It only feels like yesterday since 2016 started and already a lot has happened. Including music releases which is what I am aiming to slowly get back into talking about. So here are the albums that have been released this year that have made my year so far. Fleshgod Apocalypse - King If you wish … Continue reading Half Way Post
Author: LottyROSO
I am the owner of new website Rock Out Stand Out, a rock and metal music website that incorporates mental health awareness. After years of writing for different magazines, I decided it was time to start my own.
Let’s Unite, Stop The Hatred
It's been over a week since the result of the referendum and to say things have been hectic since would be a huge understatement. It was a shock and huge disappoint to those who voted to remain, even those who voted leave are starting to regret their decision. I fully respect your decision, whatever you decided … Continue reading Let’s Unite, Stop The Hatred
Coming Back: Feeling Fine
It's been a while since I last posted so I will start with a hello and how are you. I'm now doing extremely well; I am the happiest I have been for a really long time. Until nearly three weeks ago I was out of work, I was for a good few months. I'm going … Continue reading Coming Back: Feeling Fine
Album Review: Primitai – Night Brings Insanity
To find a great melodic metal band to possibly fill the shoes of a band like the mighty IRON MAIDEN seems to be like finding riches in a gold mine these days; there have been a few great finds, one of the newest ones to come into the frame is UK based heavy metal outfit … Continue reading Album Review: Primitai – Night Brings Insanity
“I love to do the songs on the guitar and strip down the songs we have”
Anneke Van Giersbergen is one of the most underated vocalists around, really versatlie and talented. Find out what happened when I caught up with her on one of her UK dates on her acoustic tour. Hello Anneke, how are you doing? I’m fine thanks, I’m really happy to be in the UK. It’s good to … Continue reading “I love to do the songs on the guitar and strip down the songs we have”
Album Review: Avatar – Feathers And Flesh
AVATAR are a more than interesting presence that recently emerged into the metal community. Their dark, twisted circus sideshow built around grooving melodic death metal and their engaging live shows have gained them a large fan base over the past decade. The latest addition to their list of tales, a.k.a. their discography, is a fable … Continue reading Album Review: Avatar – Feathers And Flesh
“In a way it’s new but with old school features that can elevate the album as an art form again.”
This was my first interview for Distorted Sound magazine, it was with AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström and we chatted about various items such as their latest album, about songs being radio friendly and tales about animals. How are you doing on this lovely evening? I’m doing well, now there’s a blue sky outside and here I am … Continue reading “In a way it’s new but with old school features that can elevate the album as an art form again.”
Album Review: The Hypothesis – Origin
Note: this is my first album review I did for Distorted Sound Magazine When entering the metal community one learns a lot of things from being a part of this ever-growing army. They learn about the deep brotherhood that is initiated by the heavier end of the spectrum, they learn about this new world of … Continue reading Album Review: The Hypothesis – Origin
Update and Announcement 23rd April 2016
Hello there, I understand it's been a while since I posted a Vlog but there has been a lot of change. First off I'll be leaving Metal Temple magazine at the beginning of May, reasons I won't go into detail other than it felt like the right time to move on. A huge thank you … Continue reading Update and Announcement 23rd April 2016
Make Sure You Are Clued Up On Your Knowledge
When writing non-fiction such as reviews, news articles, features or even a story based on true events it's no secret you have to be clued up on your facts and history or at least research the subject beforehand. The best example of where research is crucial is interviews; it's a two way operation for you … Continue reading Make Sure You Are Clued Up On Your Knowledge