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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
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
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
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
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”
It was the year 2021, and a vision was put together: a trio of some of the best metal singers coming together to create brand new supergroup THE 7TH GUILD. It consists of members of bands that are considered household names: these include FREEDOM CALL, GAMMA RAY, and RHAPSODY OF FIRE – yes, you read … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The 7th Guild – Triumviro
Hello and welcome back to the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. This month there’s a lot new music available to invalid your earbuds from Power Metal to Hardrock. There are also a couple of exciting tours that have been announced which I’ll get into later. Starting off with new albums, two of the most notable … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: February 2025
STORMCAST returned towards the end of last year stronger and more robust than ever before. They marked this triumphant return with their eagerly anticipated latest album Tremors in the Ether. Lotty caught up with band founder Mike Angastiniotis and they spoke about the album, the songwriting process, and burnout. Hello, Mike; thanks for joining us. … Continue reading “I had a lot more time to sit and be more mindful on how to structure good songs”
Welcome to the first playlist of 2025. I can’t believe it’s been five years since the dreaded ’Rona, but so much has happened since then, with tours now thriving and new music being released every week. Here’s what’s in store for the first part of 2025. First up, there are a few new albums to … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: January 2025
Back in July 2024, a mysterious man living in the Weeping Forest released his debut EP. The man in question is RUNEREADER, and the way he intricately placed an eclectic group of sounds together is something that won’t be forgotten any time soon. Fast forward to today: he is due to release a brand new … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Runereader – A Frost that Never Thaws