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Quest Fest has slowly and deservedly become a household name in terms of being one of the THE events to showcase the best in melodic metal. It has certainly become the equivalent of a particular festive day in that community. This year, it came with a change of city and location, all for the better. … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Quest Fest 2025 @ KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton 18.10.2025
Whilst Quest Fest was a little over two weeks ago now, people are still buzzing about it as if it happened only yesterday. One of the bands that performed was the new warrior clan HEROES OF THE GAUNTLET; they rose to that daunting challenge of being the opening act and conquered it triumphantly. After their … Continue reading “There’s bits in the songs that are recalls to the themes of Gauntlet and the lyrics are based on the game as well.”
To say SEVEN SPIRES are slowly making their mark on the world is an understatement; their diverse sounds have seen their fanbase and listener count grow each day. They are due to start their European tour soon, and one of those dates is Power Metal Quest Fest, taking place in a matter of days. Before … Continue reading “when it comes down to sitting down and writing a new song, it’s a matter of seeing what’s in the ether and channelling that to let the song introduce itself to us”
There’s a new voyage that you can embark upon right now! This comes in the form of TERRA ATLANTICA’s latest tale Oceans, and it is one that every adventurer should experience in its entirety. So, are you ready to read my thoughts in one of my rare track-by-track reviews? Let’s dive in. It opens with … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Terra Atlantica – Oceans
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with Fantasy Festival that took place at The Hobbit, Southampton nearly three weeks ago. What I did know is that it had nearly sold out, there were going to be bands and plenty of stalls to buy fantasy attire. The moment I stepped into The Hobbit, it was … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Southampton Fantasy Festival @ The Hobbit, Southampton 06.09.2025
Swedish Warriors VANQUISHER played on UK soil for the first time just over a couple of weeks ago. This took place at Southampton Fantasy Fest in the iconic pub garden at The Hobbit. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with Bragi the Berserker, Niord of Nordheim, and Heimdal the Warlord after their set. … Continue reading “Every story we tell, we think the music should tell that story.”
TALES OF TIME released their debut EP a few months back; with its thought-provoking lyrics and emotional music, it received recognition from both fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with the band at their show at the iconic Cart & Horses in London. Here's what happened. Hello there, it's … Continue reading “From this point on, we have new directions for songwriting and what we’re going to do”
A few months back, Wolven Power Metal pack LYCANTRHO released their latest album Remnants of Rapture. It received huge recognition and praise from fans and critics alike. Just after the album release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught a chat with lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Delbridge where they spoke about the album and its … Continue reading “The whole point of the song is not to give you an answer, it’s meant to be where even if you know the answer, it’s still hard to reconcile it.”
Weeping Forest resident RUNEREADER has emerged from his residence once again to bring forth a brand new concoction. It's titled Pathfinder and, like his other works, there is plenty of curiosity and wonder that will be invoked. Since each track offers something unique, this gets one of my rare track-by-track reviews; there is a lot … Continue reading EP Review: Runereader – Pathfinder
Since they made their mark with their debut offering Mark Of The Wolf, wolfpack LYCANTRHO have been gaining recognition on an international scale within the power and metal community. They have returned with a brand new offering, this takes the form of their latest album Remnants of Rapture and it shows they are not messing … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lycanthro – Remnants Of Rapture