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Multi-National Power/Symphonic Metal act LOST DAWNING are new on the scene. They released their latest EP Embers Of Dusk before 2022 ended and with it receiving high praise, it's clear they are ones to watch out for. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Phillipa Sztencel and drummer/band founder Daniel Engström about … Continue reading “It’s also an encapsulation of how the band came together”
We present the final playlist of the year. This one features songs from albums that Lotty and Martin both chose as their top ten, Lotty's top ten singles and a couple of new singles to get us excited for the new year. Martin's choices include SAXON, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, CONFIDENTIAL, AVANTASIA, WOODS OF WONDERS, VICTORIUS … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2022
Before the last playlist of the year is revealed, here are my honourable mentions. Grailknights: Muscle Bound For Glory Flex those muscules, don those capes and get ready to battle the evil Dr Skull in Muscle Bound For Glory, the latest escapade from GRAILKNIGHTS. This album is a real treat for all things fun, uplifting … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Honourable Mentions
This year brought some brilliant singles; whether they were in the lead up to release or promoting a current one, here are my top ten singles of 2022. 10: Heidevolk – Klauwen Vooruit When HEIDEVOLK announced a new album and a new single, I was naturally excited. Their epic folk music with powerful dual vocals … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top 10 Singles Of 2022
In the words of ABBA, thank you for the music. I know I said that last year but it's true every single year. This has been an interesting year; a certain virus being somewhat manageable that we can live life the way we did before and being able to really reflect on how far I … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top 10 Albums Of 2022
Halestorm - Back From The Dead I realised I have missed the last two months to let you know what my album of the month is and I will tell you why. For the past year, I have lost my confidence in my ability to run this website and my skills as a writer. Lots … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month November 2022
JORDAN RED’s debut album Hands That Built The World has been out for over two weeks and it has alreadyappeared in several Official UK Charts including Indie Album Breakers, Album Downloads, Top 50Indie Albums and Top 40 Rock/Metal albums. Having listened to the album myself, it’s easy to seewhy this album is gaining praise from … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jordan Red – Hands That Built The World
A month has passed meaning it's time to reveal the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. There have been some great releases so here's a rundown. New album releases come from UDO, JORDAN RED, DISTURBED, DARTAGNAN, WARKINGS, AVANTASIA, MASSIVE WAGONS and THRESHOLD. EPICA, NYTT LAND and LOST DAWNING have released new EPs … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – November 2022
Have you ever been so keen to share the news about something fantastic to the point where you can't hold it in anymore? This is how I felt when listening to Fire Storm, the hot and fiery single from rising Power Metal stars BATTLE BORN. Like many of their fans and followers, I was aware … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Battle Born – Fire Storm
Roll up, roll up, come one and come all….if you dare. There is a new mysterious clown horde on the loose and they don’t plan on giving you a pleasant time. They go by the name THE INJESTER and let me tell you, they are due to unleash chaos and pandemonium with their debut concoction … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Injester – A Spectacle To Behold