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I have been meaning to start up Lotty Tries again for quite some time and an unexpected listen of an album has inspired me to write this piece. For those who are new or need a refresher, Lotty Tries is a series of posts where I listen to an album by an artist I know … Continue reading LOTTY TRIES: Hadouken! – Music For An Accelerated Culture
Peyton Parrish - The Most Magical Album On Earth Every year to honour the passing of Sophie Lancaster, the theme of August's album of the month is music that encourages you to be proud to be you. So many albums have helped me with this and one recently came across my radar. Whilst I was … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month August 2023
You simply can't pigeonhole TRIBE OF GHOSTS into one genre. Their stunning singles and captivating live shows are gaining them more fans by the day. At one of their warm up shows before their appearance Bloodstock 2023, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught a quick chat with the band. They spoke about their vast … Continue reading “It purely is collaborative experimentation”
Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of the ROSO playlist. This month, we have new music from AMARANTHE, WINTERSTORM, and FREEDOM CALL. First, let’s talk singles. Perhaps the most popular single on this playlist you’ve undoubtedly had on repeat is AMARANTHE’S Damnation Flame. The video is a throwback to the band’s more symphonic routes, … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – July/August 2023
Does black metal meshed with dance sound intriguing to you? Of course it does and you can hear this in NEGATORY EFFECT's brand new single The Dirt (Will Become My Home). Whilst the band have been around since 2020, they came onto my radar very recently. Due to the wonderfully weird catchiness of their latest … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Negatory Effect – The Dirt (Will Become My Home)
It’s been a while since I have written up a single review. There have been several huge life changes I have gone through in the space of a few months that I have been trying to get my head around. Due to what this song explores, this is a perfect one to start off with. … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Tribe Of Ghosts feat. Ben Mason – Sunburner (Deny The Rot)
Those in the power metal circuit may well be aware of newcomers ALL FOR METAL, it's been hard to miss. They have been hollering battle cries since before the end of last year which has caused anticipation in the air. A lot of us wondered if there would be an album and low behold, there … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: All For Metal – Legends
WINTERAGE’s previous album The Inheritance Of Beauty came up on my recommendations of 2021 and it made my top three albums. So when I heard they were due to release a follow-up, I was eager to hear it. Nekyia takes a much darker and more theatrical turn in terms of the music and lyrics, I … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Winterage – Nekyia
The sounds of raspy vocals, fast paced drums and slick solos can only mean one thing; BURNING WITCHES are back. Their latest album The Dark Tower is receiving praise from fans and critics alike; judging from the powerful sounds this latest escapade offers up, it’s easy to see why that is. Rise Of Darkness has … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Burning Witches – The Dark Tower
BURNING WITCHES are back with their latest album The Dark Tower which is all about the blood countess Lady Bathory. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a chat with vocalist Laura Guldemond about the record, mental health and her vocal style. Here's what happened. Photo Credit: Martin Rahn The Dark Tower is your first … Continue reading “When you know what you want to sing about, that’s really important.”