Band manager Andy Ayres shares his story battling depression in his teenage years and how two very important people in his life helped towards his recovery. It took me many years and a brilliant GP to recognise my anxiety and clinical depression. I had grown up in my school years as so many kids today … Continue reading YOUR STORIES: Many Years To Recognise The Black Dog
Author: LottyROSO
I am the owner of new website Rock Out Stand Out, a rock and metal music website that incorporates mental health awareness. After years of writing for different magazines, I decided it was time to start my own.
ALBUM REVIEW: Eclipse – Paradigm
Rock isn't dead and bands like ECLIPSE prove this is the case. If you are wishing for further evidence to support this claim, look no further than their upcoming release Paradigm. This will be their seventh studio album to be added to their already solid discography. The album kicks off with a mighty opener Viva … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Eclipse – Paradigm
ALBUM REVIEW: Thrashfire – Into The Armageddon
THRASHFIRE are a Thrash band from Turkey who started their musical journey in 2006. Their latest record Into The Armageddon proceeds two EPs and their debut album Thrash Burned The Hell from 2011. They were signed to Xtreem Music in 2015; which lead to the release of their second EP - Vengeance of Fire, many … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Thrashfire – Into The Armageddon
ALBUM REVIEW: Arx Atrata – The Path Untravelled
Atmospheric black metal is a difficult thing to do right. You need the melodic elements to keep it interesting for the listeners but too many that it loses the power it gains from the raw sound that typifies the genre. One-man act ARX ATRATA achieves somewhere close to this for their latest release The Path … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Arx Atrata – The Path Untravelled
“We just try and play as much as we can. Hopefully each time we go back, there will be a few more people. “
Bands like TOLEDO STEEL are ensuring the heavy metal scene still thrives. Before they took to the stage in Southampton; Lotty Whittingham caught up for a quick chat with lead vocalist Rich Rutter about their tour, their latest release and differences between the UK and European Metal scenes. Hello Rich, thanks for joining us. First … Continue reading “We just try and play as much as we can. Hopefully each time we go back, there will be a few more people. “
ALBUM REVIEW: Hidden Phase – The Deviant Place Theory
The Deviant Place Theory is the first album created by French Alternative Rock band HIDDEN PHASE. They started this project in 2016 and moved toward becoming an official studio project in 2017. If I was to describe it briefly, I would say it was a gentle and melancholic album but it can pack a punch. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hidden Phase – The Deviant Place Theory
“With social media, there is no time for anything and everything is so quick. We wanted the song to reflect this.”
HENRY'S FUNERAL SHOE have a new album out. Smartphone Rabbit Hole is an eclectic selection of tunes that all tell a different story. One, as the title suggests, looks into our obsession with social media. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist/guitarist Aled Clifford about the new album, touring these songs on the … Continue reading “With social media, there is no time for anything and everything is so quick. We wanted the song to reflect this.”
READER’S CHOICE: REMINDERS OF LOVED ONES
Most of know that music has an incredible power to bring back some amazing memories and remind you of loved ones. Here are what some readers and guests picked as their songs that reminded them of loved ones. Lexi H I think my submission for the Reader’s Choice this month would be From Yesterday by … Continue reading READER’S CHOICE: REMINDERS OF LOVED ONES
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 27.09.2019
A fresh batch of songs alongside some classics for you. Some of these are fresh off the press. Wind Rose, Aephanemer, Raubtier and a questionable cover song from DragonForce. Within the past two weeks, we have had some brilliant new songs. These come from the likes of Eclipse, Those Damn Crows, Magic Kingdom and Lacuna … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 27.09.2019
ALBUM REVIEW: Freakings – Rise Of Violence
Swiss thrashers FREAKINGS are back with their fourth album Rise of Violence. This three piece comprises of Jonathan Brutschin (guitar, vocals) and brothers Toby (bass) and Simon Straumann (drums). The name itself might cause you to be hasty in comparing it to KREATOR’s 2017 album Gods of Violence but I’m here to tell you that … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Freakings – Rise Of Violence