ALBUM REVIEW: Vhäldemar – Metal Of The World

Metal Of The World is the third album from Spain’s VHÄLDEMAR. It was originally released in 2007 but this time features new album cover artwork as part of the re-release. The album features 13 tracks and clocks in at 48 minutes running time. River of Blood is included as a bonus track on this release … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Vhäldemar – Metal Of The World →

ALBUM REVIEW: Mortem Atra – A Dark Lament

Beauty has no bounds. The emotional lyrics captivate and ensnare the senses. Begin the journey into the dark, illuminating, savage world of internal struggles, anger and battle with depression. This is what you can expect from Cyprus basedMelodic Death/Doom Metal troupe MORTEM ATRA.The evidence can be found in their upcoming debut album A Dark Lament. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Mortem Atra – A Dark Lament →

ALBUM REVIEW: Pyramid – Gold Tooth

Ladies and gentlemen! Lend me your horns for the golden metal triumph that will have you reaching for your air guitar PYRAMID hails from New York USA and formed as a project band in 2017. Their discography includes their 2017 release Mi Rage and their latest album Gold Tooth was the second release. PYRAMID recorded … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pyramid – Gold Tooth →

ALBUM REVIEW: Heartlay – Attack and Agony

This band has combined some of my favourite things together. It’s a combination I never thought would happen but I’m so glad it did. There is synth, there is industrial techno, there is screaming and some rock. I am reminded of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, NINE INCH NAILS as well as TOOL and GUNSHIP and I … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heartlay – Attack and Agony →

ALBUM REVIEW: Crystal Viper – Tales Of Fire And Ice

What if I told you there was an album that contained lyrics influenced by legends, mysterious stories and secrets of the world such as the Bermuda Triangle. I know that would certainly pique my curiosity along with others. The album in question is Tales Of Fire And Ice, the latest release from Polish Heavy Metal … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Crystal Viper – Tales Of Fire And Ice →

“In all seriousness, I’ve been writing non-metal music all my life and it’s the way all my songs are written. This felt like the right timing and theme to go that direction.”

Last week, Leah released Ancient Winter, her latest album that took a step back from heavier sounds and a more earthy approach. Rock Out Stand Out’s Lotty Whittingham has a chat with her about Ancient Winter, her personal influences for song writing and working with international musicians on her record. Tell the readers a bit … Continue reading “In all seriousness, I’ve been writing non-metal music all my life and it’s the way all my songs are written. This felt like the right timing and theme to go that direction.” →

ALBUM REVIEW: Magic Kingdom – MetAlmighty

MAGIC KINGDOM, an impressive name for a metal band. The name instantly conjures up Sword and Sorcery in the vein of Dungeons and Dragons or other epic fantasy tales. MAGIC KINGDOM are a power metal band from Belgium originally formed in 1998 by guitarist Dushan Petrossi and latest offering MetAlmighty is their fifth album release. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Magic Kingdom – MetAlmighty →

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 22.11.2019

Another two weeks have gone, which can mean only one thing. The playlist is updated. Many exciting releases are now out; these include singles from Arion, Those Damn Crows, Massive Wagons, A New Tomorrow, Seven Spires, Delain, Sons Of Apollo and Jorn. To honour Remembrance Day a couple of weeks ago, Sabaton released a lyric … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 22.11.2019 →