Swedish Warriors VANQUISHER played on UK soil for the first time just over a couple of weeks ago. This took place at Southampton Fantasy Fest in the iconic pub garden at The Hobbit. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with Bragi the Berserker, Niord of Nordheim, and Heimdal the Warlord after their set. … Continue reading “Every story we tell, we think the music should tell that story.”
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“From this point on, we have new directions for songwriting and what we’re going to do”
TALES OF TIME released their debut EP a few months back; with its thought-provoking lyrics and emotional music, it received recognition from both fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with the band at their show at the iconic Cart & Horses in London. Here's what happened. Hello there, it's … Continue reading “From this point on, we have new directions for songwriting and what we’re going to do”
“The whole point of the song is not to give you an answer, it’s meant to be where even if you know the answer, it’s still hard to reconcile it.”
A few months back, Wolven Power Metal pack LYCANTRHO released their latest album Remnants of Rapture. It received huge recognition and praise from fans and critics alike. Just after the album release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught a chat with lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Delbridge where they spoke about the album and its … Continue reading “The whole point of the song is not to give you an answer, it’s meant to be where even if you know the answer, it’s still hard to reconcile it.”
EP Review: Runereader – Pathfinder
Weeping Forest resident RUNEREADER has emerged from his residence once again to bring forth a brand new concoction. It's titled Pathfinder and, like his other works, there is plenty of curiosity and wonder that will be invoked. Since each track offers something unique, this gets one of my rare track-by-track reviews; there is a lot … Continue reading EP Review: Runereader – Pathfinder
ALBUM REVIEW: Lycanthro – Remnants Of Rapture
Since they made their mark with their debut offering Mark Of The Wolf, wolfpack LYCANTRHO have been gaining recognition on an international scale within the power and metal community. They have returned with a brand new offering, this takes the form of their latest album Remnants of Rapture and it shows they are not messing … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lycanthro – Remnants Of Rapture
ALBUM REVIEW: Moonlight Haze – Beyond
Italian Symphonic Metallers MOONLIGHT HAZE initially piqued my curiosity with their 2022 release Animus. This was down to their catchy melodies upholding some empowering and poignant messages. Their latest album Beyond is proving to be a mighty follow up and upholds this standard. Let me explain. Whilst opening tracks Beyond and Tame The Storm couldn’t … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Moonlight Haze – Beyond
EP REVIEW: Tales Of Time – The Journey
It’s been nearly a year since I first came across TALES OF TIME. They were the main support for BATTLE BORN on their UK tour and I was fortunate enough to catch them in my local city. I remember being enticed by their take on Symphonic Metal, it brought back that nostalgia of discovering the … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Tales Of Time – The Journey
ALBUM REVIEW: Panthalassan – From the Shallows of the Mantle
Recovering from burnout is a slow but strange experience. One minute all you want to do is lie on the sofa and watch mind numbing content. The next you feel energised enough to do about eight hours worth of work in half an hour. One thing that has helped me with burnout recovery is discovering … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Panthalassan – From the Shallows of the Mantle
ALBUM REVIEW: Trick Or Treat – Ghosted
Roll up, come one, come all, you are all cordially invited. What’s the invitation for I hear you ask? It’s Ghosted; the eighth studio album from spooky, happy Power Metal troupe TRICK OR TREAT. Ghosted is a show you don’t want to be missing and I am here to tell you more. So get comfy … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Trick Or Treat – Ghosted
“when you make music, anything can inspire you”
Through an eclectic array of sounds that are intricately put together well, mysterious musician RUNEREADER has been gaining attraction and interest from both curious listeners are critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with RUNEREADER where they spoke about his latest EP A Frost That Never Thaws, how far the sound has … Continue reading “when you make music, anything can inspire you”