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Hello and welcome back to the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. This month there’s a lot new music available to invalid your earbuds from Power Metal to Hardrock. There are also a couple of exciting tours that have been announced which I’ll get into later. Starting off with new albums, two of the most notable … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: February 2025
STORMCAST returned towards the end of last year stronger and more robust than ever before. They marked this triumphant return with their eagerly anticipated latest album Tremors in the Ether. Lotty caught up with band founder Mike Angastiniotis and they spoke about the album, the songwriting process, and burnout. Hello, Mike; thanks for joining us. … Continue reading “I had a lot more time to sit and be more mindful on how to structure good songs”
Welcome to the first playlist of 2025. I can’t believe it’s been five years since the dreaded ’Rona, but so much has happened since then, with tours now thriving and new music being released every week. Here’s what’s in store for the first part of 2025. First up, there are a few new albums to … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: January 2025
Back in July 2024, a mysterious man living in the Weeping Forest released his debut EP. The man in question is RUNEREADER, and the way he intricately placed an eclectic group of sounds together is something that won’t be forgotten any time soon. Fast forward to today: he is due to release a brand new … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Runereader – A Frost that Never Thaws
Listening to an album for reviewing for the first time in months can often feel like an eternity has passed; you feel a bit out of touch and wonder whether you’re doing it right, or worry that you have lost your touch. The album on which I was able to practise these reviewing skills after … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aevum – Kaleidoscope
Find out what happened when Lotty spoke to Vanitas.
Up-and-coming wolf pack LYCANTHRO played their first UK festival show at PowerMetal Quest Fest and made a great impression. Some time after their set, Rock OutStand Out’s Lotty Whittingham caught up with the pack to talk about their first UKshows, mental health, and what would happen if four werewolves walked into a bar. Here's what … Continue reading “one of my favourite things about the power metal community is the Venn diagram of people who are into those subjects and the music”
Find out which albums Lotty chose for her top ten of 2024.
Find out what happened when Lotty attended Power Metal Quest Fest a month ago.
To say that industrial/post-metal four-piece TRIBE OF GHOSTS have been causing a stir in the world of alternative music would be a huge understatement. Their ingenious and innovative approach to combining an array of sounds leaves anyone who comes across them speechless, whether that’s in a live setting or listening to their music. Their upcoming … Continue reading ALBUM Review: Tribe Of Ghosts – City