Two weeks are up, this must mean it's time to update the playlist. There has been an array of album and single releases this week. Lagerstein, The HU, Freedom Call, Those Damn Crows and Alter Bridge just to name a few. Some that are fresh off the press; for example Visions Of Atlantis, Obsidian Tide … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 30.08.2019
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: Obsidian Tide – Pillars Of Creation
Four years ago, I came across a Progressive Metal group whilst reviewing for another magazine. I remember their EP Debris being mesmerising and reminding me of those hazy summer days. Fast forward to today and I am reviewing their debut album for my own site. The band in question are OBSIDIAN TIDE and they have … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Obsidian Tide – Pillars Of Creation
EP REVIEW: Next Year – Waterfalls
NEXT YEAR are a Pop Punk band from the UK. Since their formation as a three piece in 2017, they have evolved into a more dynamic four piece to record their up and coming EP Waterfalls. When listening to the first track of this EP, it definitely had a tone of familiarity. As a former … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Next Year – Waterfalls
ALBUM REVIEW: Visions Of Atlantis – Wanderers
“Not all wanderers are lost” is the message from Wanderers, the upcoming album from Symphonic Metal Adventurers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. This album takes you on a journey of self-discovery whilst experiencing profound lyrics, stunning vocals and excellent music arrangements. Are you ready to board this reflective voyage? You can at the end of the week … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Visions Of Atlantis – Wanderers
“That quote was just used to define our album, it sums up our album concept even though it’s not a concept album.”
"Not all wanderers are lost" is the quote that best describes the concept of the upcoming album from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. This beautiful album will take the listener on a profound voyage. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke with one of the band's vocalists Clémentine Delauney about the album, her own song writing process … Continue reading “That quote was just used to define our album, it sums up our album concept even though it’s not a concept album.”
READERS CHOICE: SUMMERTIME SONGS (Pt. 2)
As promised, here is the second half of the Reader's Choice article. Ryan Smith (The Outlaw Orchestra) It's a conventional song you normally would associate with summer. I was going out with someone from Brixton and we had been going out for about six months. She had bought a ticket to see Slayer at Brixton … Continue reading READERS CHOICE: SUMMERTIME SONGS (Pt. 2)
READERS CHOICE: SUMMERTIME SONGS (Pt. 1)
Summer is slowly coming to an end and the festival season is shortly closing. Having said this, some of our readers and musicians came forward to tell Rock Out Stand Out what songs reminded them off summer days. In fact, there were so many responses that this post will be split in two. Without further … Continue reading READERS CHOICE: SUMMERTIME SONGS (Pt. 1)
LIVE REPORT: NozFest 2019 – The 1865, Southampton, 10.08.2019
The concert hangover is a common thing amongst the rock and metal community; these usually take place after experiencing an excellent live show. Symptoms can often include sore muscles, pounding heads and ringing ears. The most common of the symptoms is a huge desire to go back and experience it all over again. I definitely … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: NozFest 2019 – The 1865, Southampton, 10.08.2019
“The thing about this community, this new wave of classic rock is that everyone is very supportive of each other.”
NozFest is well underway and it turns out people have literally travelled far and wide to experience the festival. Lotty speaks with Beth Blade after performing a successful live set with her band BETH BLADE AND THE BEAUTIFUL DISASTERS. They speak about the latest album, their live show and the importance of rock music. So … Continue reading “The thing about this community, this new wave of classic rock is that everyone is very supportive of each other.”
“It was a great crowd for an opening slot. I was quite surprised. It was nice.”
The pressure is often high when opening a festival and 27 DAYS did well to get the crowds going as they started pouring in for NozFest. Lotty Whittingham spoke to Jordan Watts and Steven Speck about their music, live show and their side project Velvet Rose. So first off introduce yourselves to the readers? Jordan: … Continue reading “It was a great crowd for an opening slot. I was quite surprised. It was nice.”