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For decades THERION have been blowing fans and critics away with their sounds. Their latest offering Leviathan is no exception. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to band vocalist Thomas Vikström about Leviathan, the creating process during a pandemic and what songs he is looking forward to playing live when bands can tour again. … Continue reading “This time both fans and critics seem very pleased and we’re happy for that.”
The latest album from Paris based Steampunk outfit Victor Sierra is a thundering call to arms for any willing to step aboard their Starship, The Hydrogen Queen, and ride with them into epic glory amidst the great expanse. The band are best known for their eclectic live shows and commitment to the fictional universe in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Victor Sierra – Imperfect Meridians
One of things I am going to try this year is listen to more new bands and dive into the unknown as I tended to play it safe last year. Well given what went on, sticking to what's familiar seemed like the safe option. RED CAIN seemed like a good place to start this new … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Red Cain – Kindred: Act II
Two weeks are up, meaning it's time to update the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. Without further ado, here is what you can expect. Orden Ogan, Bloodbound, Cellar Darling, Storm Seeker, Epica, Metalite, Bonfire, Accept, Black Light Discipline and Brothers Of Metal have all released new singles to promote current or upcoming albums so expect … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 23.01.2021
It's no secret that the effects of Covid-19 have had a huge impact on bands being able to tour and record new material. One of the bands that rose to this challenge were TAKE BREATH, they worked hard and adapted well to the ever changing environment. This determination paid off as they produced a solid … Continue reading “I’ve always enjoyed that about this style of music because it’s very open and candid. “
Happy New Year to you all, I hope you are all staying safe and well during this pandemic wherever you are. Hopefully the first playlist of 2021 will help lift spirits, escape or both. Stay tuned for more posts to come this year. Brand new releases come from the likes of Illumishade, Evergrey, Human Fortress, … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 09.01.2021
For the last playlist of the year, we have done something a little bit different. There are the usual releases that have come out in the past two weeks; bands include Epica, Take Breath, Grimgotts, Therion, Arion, Korpkilanni and Sirenia. Some of our team members revealed their top ten albums in posts this week. A … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 19.12.2020
Before we reveal our last playlist of the year, editor in chief Lotty reveals her top ten albums of the year. In the words of ABBA “Thank you for the music”. Normally it provides that much needed escapism to allow us to forget our day-to-day stresses and worries. During this pandemic where mental health has … Continue reading LOTTY’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
I always commend bands for releasing brand new material in the month that is usually saturated with WHAM and Mariah Carey. Last year it was TRIBE OF GHOSTS with their debut EP 1, this year it's TAKE BREATH with The Hell In All I Held Too Close. Given the year we have all had to … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Take Breath – The Hell In All I Held Too Close
The year is coming to an end. Before our team members reveal their top ten albums of the year, here is the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out playlist. There have been a fair few album and EP releases. These come from Majestica, Eleine, Dendera. Soilwork, Grimgotts and Ad Infinitum so there are … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 05.12.2020