NEWS: TANKARD – Announce Live Stream & Limited Audience Corona Concert in Cologne

In these difficult Covid-19 times, German thrash metal band TANKARD are hell-bent on restoring a bit of normality - today they've announced a very special concert experience for their fans. The upcoming show will take place on Saturday 24th October at the Groove Bar & Lounge in Cologne (Germany), and will also be filmed by six cameras and streamed … Continue reading NEWS: TANKARD – Announce Live Stream & Limited Audience Corona Concert in Cologne

NEWS: BEHEMOTH – Announces ‘In Absentia Dei’ Immersive Livestream Event

Behemoth have announced In Absentia Dei, a groundbreaking immersive livestream spectacular which will broadcast on September 5th, 2020 from a secret church location in Poland. The event will be streamed in high definition 4K, with an immersive experience option, allowing viewers to choose from 8 different camera angles in the multi-camera shoot or watch the "Director's Cut". Tickets for … Continue reading NEWS: BEHEMOTH – Announces ‘In Absentia Dei’ Immersive Livestream Event

NEWS: BURNING WITCHES – Release Acoustic Sessions EP

BURNING WITCHES have today released their Corona Acoustic Sessions via streaming platforms. The band were asked by many fans to release the acoustic set recently recorded for a live stream, so they decided to make this magical performance available. So far, the Corona Acoustic Session has only been available on Youtube, but now all fans get … Continue reading NEWS: BURNING WITCHES – Release Acoustic Sessions EP

ALBUM REVIEW: Unleash The Archers – Abyss

To say UNLEASH THE ARCHERS are a growing presence on the scene would be a huge understatement. They have stormed in with their powerful sound and after hearing their upcoming album Abyss, there will be new fans queuing to join the band on their epic adventures. This is the hugely anticipated follow up to Apex … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Unleash The Archers – Abyss

NEWS: LEAVES’ EYES – Release New Single & Video ‘Dark Love Empress’

LEAVES' EYES release their new single and video 'Dark Love Empress', the first track from upcoming album 'The Last Viking' which is due for release on 23rd October on AFM Records. 'The Last Viking' is the 2020 monumental piece from LEAVES’ EYES. With their cult-albums 'Vinland Saga' (2005) and 'King of Kings' (2015), they already turned Leif Erikssons … Continue reading NEWS: LEAVES’ EYES – Release New Single & Video ‘Dark Love Empress’

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 15.08.2020

On Monday, I come back after taking a couple of weeks from the website. It has been a great time to recharge the batteries and take a step back to properly look at the site. My coming back gift to you is the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. These two weeks … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 15.08.2020

ALBUM REVIEW: Awake By Design – Awake By Design

Over the years, I have heard the name AWAKE BY DESIGN and the thing I knew was they didn’t live far away from me. This is the first time I have sat down and listened to them properly. After hearing the strong sounds from their upcoming Self-Titled Album, I will be keeping a closer eye … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Awake By Design – Awake By Design

“It’s very important to have a picture in mind about what that song’s about.”

AWAKE BY DESIGN are due to release their third studio album very soon. Their self-title album is full of strong melodies and poignant lyrics. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist Adrian Powell about their latest album, coping techniques that help him through tough times and how the band have been helping keep … Continue reading “It’s very important to have a picture in mind about what that song’s about.”

ALBUM REVIEW: Lord Of The Lost – Swan Songs III

The name LORD OF THE LOST has been bouncing around the rock and metal community for a while now. Their highly anticipated release Swan Songs III has been my opportunity to experience the stunning sounds of this band. The album also makes me feel ashamed that I haven’t sat down and listened to them sooner. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lord Of The Lost – Swan Songs III