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
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: Ty Morn – Istor
Imagine the vocal work from the likes of HAMMERFALL with a hint of SONATA ARCTICA, add in some slick guitar work from legends and fantastic lyrical content. The result? You get majestic melodies that make you thank the gods that TY MORN are bringing back those sounds from the golden era of metal. They released … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ty Morn – Istor
“The album takes us to a different place musically.”
It's been a month since OBSIDIAN TIDE released their debut album Pillars Of Creations and it's been well received by critics and fans. It takes you on an incredible journey filled with twists and turns. Lotty Whittingham spoke to the band members Oz Avneya, Erez Nadler and Shachar Bieber about the album, the band's sound … Continue reading “The album takes us to a different place musically.”
ALBUM REVIEW: Henry’s Funeral Shoe – Smartphone Rabbit Hole
In a world where the majority of us are glued to our screens, this album is appropriately titled. The album in question is Smartphone Rabbit Hole and it comes from Bluesy Rock Duo HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE. This is the third studio album from the duo and it was released today. The story of HENRY’S FUNERAL … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Henry’s Funeral Shoe – Smartphone Rabbit Hole
LIVE REPORT: Speed Queen, Toledo Steel and Skyryder – The Firehouse, Southampton 13.09.2019
Heavy Metal therapy should be a thing. Think about it; you have had a stressful week or month; you attend a heavy metal show that matches this energy that helps you get it all out. You also enjoy this experience with likeminded individuals who might be there for the same reason. This was the feeling … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Speed Queen, Toledo Steel and Skyryder – The Firehouse, Southampton 13.09.2019
SINGLE REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite feat. The Baseballs – Cadillac Maniac
It's been a little while since I have done a single review. This single was only released yesterday and I have already lost count on how many times I have listened to it. It's titled Cadillac Maniac; this brilliantly fun song comes from Hard Rockers KISSIN' DYNAMITE and Rock N' Roll piece THE BASEBALLS. Trying … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite feat. The Baseballs – Cadillac Maniac
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 13.09.2019
This edition has some true belters. I know I say that for every list but seriously I think this is the best one to date so far and I am proud of it. Alter Bridge, Amaranthe, Steel Panther, Blind Guardian, Kissin' Dynamite and Wind Rose are some of the bands that have released new singles … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 13.09.2019
ALBUM REVIEW: Sinner – Santa Muerte
First of all, SINNER is a band that I am not familiar with. I always enjoy listening to and discovering bands for the first time and their latest offering Santa Muerte does not disappoint on the first play through. SINNER are clearly no rookies to the scene; they formed in 1982 by vocalist and bassist … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Sinner – Santa Muerte
“I studied all of their techniques for months; to get to know exactly how I wanted to portray these artists, without losing their personal image.”
Tim Tronckoe is a photographer who specialises in shooting artists on and off stage. His work has appeared in magazines and websites all over the world. He is releasing his first coffee table photography book featuring house hold names in Rock and Metal. Anneke Van Giersbergen, Myles Kennedy, Simone Simmons and Michael Starr are just … Continue reading “I studied all of their techniques for months; to get to know exactly how I wanted to portray these artists, without losing their personal image.”
ALBUM REVIEW: Hawk Eyes – Advice
This album took me by surprise when listening to it. After reading Advice was the fourth album of HAWK EYES, I took a look at their albums they had released previously and found this to be taking a different direction than their older records. Although I can hear their sound in it and it’s not … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hawk Eyes – Advice