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Before the year began, I hadn’t heard the name REXORIA until recently. They have released their latest album Imperial Dawn, which is my first experience of the band’s sound and one thought came across my mind; why didn’t I listen to them sooner? Imperial Dawn is the new go to album if you need that … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rexoria – Imperial Dawn
Imperial Dawn is the latest album to be released from Melodic Metallers REXORIA. Ahead of this release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Frida Ohlin and guitarist Jonas Gustavsson about the album, their music style and mental health amongst other things. For those who haven't heard Rexoria before, how would you … Continue reading “this time we thought we should pump it up even more to get that raise your fist style going”
VIIRTAAN RISE are brand new on the horizon. They released their first single before the new year began and it is already receiving praise. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to founder/guitarist/backing vocalist Jack Stanley about the band's sound, future plans for the band, mental health and his dream quest team. For those who … Continue reading “I had never been good at writing books or anything so I turned to writing lyrics which lead to a full record that we are working on.”
A month has flown by meaning the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out playlist is now available. It's full of great ones. In the past month there have been album releases from CELESTIAL WIZARD, TWILIGHT FORCE, KATATONIA, DARK SARAH, MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERA, REXORIA, XANDRIA and DELAIN so expect to see songs from … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – February 2023
Skyblazer - Infinity's Wings It was a close call between a few albums but my choice for album of the month is SKYBLAZER's debut Infinity's Wings. I was sent a review copy of this album before the year had begun and I was taking my usual festive break from Rock Out Stand Out duties for … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month January 2023
Ever since first listening to symphonic greatness in Dance With The Dragon a few years ago, DARK SARAH have been on my radar ever since. They are back with a brand-new part of the DARK SARAH story, Attack Of Orym to be precise. Let me tell you more. I always say the best opening tracks … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dark Sarah – Attack Of Orym
Cinematic Symphonic Metal act DARK SARAH return with the next chapter of their exciting saga this Friday. It is titled Attack Of Orym and it has been eagerly anticipated. Ahead of this release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke with lead vocalist/band founder Heidi Parviainen about the album, specific songs, challenges faced and mental … Continue reading “It saved my motivation to continue with Dark Sarah”
ENERGEMA have released their latest EP Hunter Of Immortals with new vocalist Ryan Thomson at the helm. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a quick chat with Ryan about the EP, his time in the band and mental health. Hello Ryan, thanks for joining Rock Out Stand Out. So the band name Energema, does … Continue reading “A lot of fast guitars and high vocals; think bands like DragonForce and Twilight Force.”
Hello and a happy new year to you all. The year has barely begun and already there is already exciting new music. This is great news when putting together the first Rock Out Stand Out Playlist of 2023 so let's see what we have. Some of the music was released before the end of the … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – JANUARY 2023
LOST DAWNING are new and fresh to the power metal sphere yet they are already making a great impression. Their debut EP Embers Of Dusk came out before the end of 2022 and it’s already receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Having listened to the EP myself, I can see why they are gaining … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Lost Dawning – Embers Of Dusk