“I want them to have a song where they feel empowered to be who they are.”

Note: This interview touches upon suicide, abusive relationships and domestic violence; reader discretion is advised. BETH BLADE AND THE BEAUTIFUL DISASTERS are due to return with a brand new album titled Mythos, Confessions, Tragedies and Love. It's an honest, authentic telling that we will all relate to in one way or another. Rock Out Stand … Continue reading “I want them to have a song where they feel empowered to be who they are.”

“We have been to Tamriel and have seen the rise of the dragonborn”

WARLOCK AD are a new band of adventurers from different multiverses. They have unleashed their debut tale Book I: The Resurrection where you can hear about their first lot of quests and adventures. Through a special portal known as Skype to us mortals; Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to Whiteacre The Mighty Warlock, … Continue reading “We have been to Tamriel and have seen the rise of the dragonborn”

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – Half-Way Edition 2022

A note from Lotty: Hello all, hope you are doing OK. My mental health really slipped in the last couple of months and updating the playlists took the brunt of it so huge apologies from me and will get it back on track starting with this one. The playlist to kick it back up again … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – Half-Way Edition 2022

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Half-Way Choices – Singles & EPs

To finish off my half way posts, here are some EPs & Singles that have made my year so far. Imperial Age – The Way Is The Aim & Legend Of The Free IMPERIAL AGE have not had the best start of the year, they were meant to start a rescheduled tour from before the … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Half-Way Choices – Singles & EPs

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

Following on from the first part of my post, here are albums that have made my year so far. Saxon – Carpe Diem Is an incredibly strong offering from the Barnsley Battalion that laid down the gauntlet for this years releases. There was a mix of historical accolades referenced along with modern-day affairs and even … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Singles

Following on from my albums post, here's what singles have made my year so far. Jonathan Young – Man The Cannons Before coming across this song, I was familiar with Jonathan Young, in particular his metal covers of a variety of songs. Last year, he released an album of his own material with the band … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Singles

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

In the famous words of BON JOVI "woah, we're half way there". For me personally, it's been a tough year so far and the thing that keeps me going in the great music. There have been some brilliant releases so far, here are some of my favourite albums that have been released so far. Kissin’ … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

“Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

Dwarven clan WIND ROSE have returned with their latest quest Warfront. They have been hard at work for this record and it shows majestically within the gallant songs. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist Francesco Cavalieri about Warfront, mental health and where the idea to cover Diggy Diggy Hole came from. It's … Continue reading “Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront

Deep in the mines, metal dwarven clan WIND ROSE have been hard at work. Warfront is the latest treasure they are ready to share with long time members of their clan and new adventures eager to join. The hard work has paid off immensely with this record. Let me explain. It starts of with Of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront