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It’s been a little while since the last VISIONS OF ATLANTIS full length studio album, the last time they released one was in the year 2013. After a line up change and returning their old sound with new faces, they are due to release The Deep & The Dark next week. They assure us it will be their best … Continue reading “The Deep & The Dark refers to exploring the world out there and deep within ourselves.”
It’s a brand-new year, meaning a brand-new start and to kick those post-Christmas blues. 2018 looks to be a very promising year for new releases and upcoming tours within the rock and metal world. After five long years, hugely respected Israeli breakthrough act ORPHANED LAND have released their sixth studio album Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs and it is … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Orphaned Land – Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs
Here it is, the moment you have been waiting for. My number one album of 2017 and here it is. 1. Bloodbound – War Of Dragons Given the high praise from the previous entry, you are probably wondering why it’s not number one for Rock Out Stand Out. The reason Swedish Warriors BLOODBOUND are in … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out Top Ten Albums 2017 (NUMBER 1)
Now you know the first half of my top ten, let's carry on and reveal the rest. 5. Serenity – Lionheart With its grand orchestral opening that will lead onto sweeping, majestic metal anthems it’s no wonder SERENITY’s Lionheart has received high praise from fans and critics alike. The album is a collective portfolio of … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out Top Ten Albums 2017 (5 – 2)
So 2017 is drawing to a close and there have been some worthy releases this year. Narrowing them down to a top ten was no easy feat but these records made the cut for this year. So I bring you, my top ten albums of 2017. Here is the first half. 10. Alestorm – No … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out’s Top Ten Albums (10-6)
If you weren’t familiar with the works of ANGEL NATION before, the time to start doing so is right now. Their captivating video for their single ‘Burn The Witch’ is more than a great place to start. It cleverly depicts the ongoing message on how much time modern technology consumes now, particularly social media where you become … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Angel Nation – Aeon
Folk metal titans ENSIFERUM are back and they mean business. They are due to unleash a new album into the midst next month and it may be one of their best records to date. Whilst representing Distorted Sound Magazine, I spoke to bassist Sami Hinkka about the upcoming release, their live shows and getting the right balance of old and … Continue reading “We have rule regarding the sets, that it has to include a song from each of the albums which is becoming more and more difficult.”
When you embark upon a record that is so sensational that you can’t wait to share gives you a rare yet very empowering feeling. In the case of the latest release from SERENITY this certainly proves to be the case. They release their almighty record Lionheart today via Napalm Records and from listening to the record, it’s very clear that the … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Serenity – Lionheart
I have been wanting to write something about the most recent news that has shaken many people alike within the Rock and Metal community. It is now common knowledge that AMERICAN HEADCHARGE bassist Chad Hanks sadly passed away at the weekend after battling a terminal illness. Two days later and it's still a little painful … Continue reading RIP Chad
Given today is World Mental Health Day, it only seemed fit that I share this story today. At the weekend I visited Brighton to attend Mammothfest, one of the best Underground Metal Music festivals in the country to date. Headliners this year included ROTTING CHRIST and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming, it was … Continue reading This Time Around….