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SHINEDOWN’s Amaryllis turned ten years old on 27th March 2022. It’s an album that has really stuck with me throughout these years. Before I go into my thoughts about the album and what it means to me, here are some facts about the record. Amaryllis is SHINEDOWN's fourth studio album. It was released 27th March … Continue reading ALBUM ANNIVERSARY: Shinedown – Amaryllis
Two weeks are up meaning the new edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist is now hear. We have had album releases from RECKLESS LOVE, CRYSTAL VIPER, WOLF and VON HERTZEN BROTHERS; songs from each of those releases can be found on the list. There have been a lot of single releases; these came … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 02.04.2022
Orden Ogan - Ravenhead I watched ORDEN OGAN live at the beginning of the month and it was a bit of milestone. It was the first live show I had attended where I didn't feel anxious or worried about Covid and it felt like going back to a somewhat normal life. I mean I had … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month March 2022
Fury - Born To Sin Whilst this album only came out last week, I have wholeheartedly been enjoying it all month long. The fourth studio album by FURY is a blistering assault on the senses from start to finish. There is a wide variety of influences that come to fruition throughout which enables this release … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Album Of The Month March 2022
It was 2015 when I first came across VON HERTZEN BROTHERS; I interviewed them at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence and reviewed New Day Rising which was their release at the time. Fast forward to the present day and they are back on my radar. They are due to release Red Alert In The Blue Forest … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Von Hertzen Brothers – Red Alert In The BLue Forest
MOONLIGHT HAZE have been around for a little while now and it’s only recently I have come across them. They are due to release their third studio album Animus and judging from the sounds of this work of art, it’s easy to see why they have been labelled uprising Symphonic Power Metal stars. It wastes … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Moonlight Haze – Animus
Hi everyone. This month the playlist is a little different. In support of the people of Ukraine we've included a selection of Ukrainian bands. If you're aware of more please leave their names in the comments for others as those artists really need our support right now. In addition to this we have new releases … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 05.03.2022
The end of the month is here. Before some of our team members reveal their albums of the month, here's a message from Rock Out Stand Out. It's a frightening and unfamiliar time for a lot of us so it's natural to be experiencing all sorts of feelings and emotions with regards to what's going … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – February 2022 (and a message from The Team)
Melodic Metallers FELSKINN have been around for around fifteen years and their upcoming release Enter The Light is my first experience of them. One thought enters my mind with listening to this record; why has it taken me this long to come across them? This record is mind blowing and a great introduction to this … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Felskinn – Enter The Light
Two weeks are up and the latest playlist is now available. There have been some great releases and celebrations providing the classic songs. Album releases come from GLASYA, CRUSADE OF BARDS, SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, VEONITY, AMORPHIS and ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN'S STAR ONE. Songs from each of these albums can be found … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 19.02.2022