ALBUM REVIEW: Saxon – Carpe Diem

One of the stalwart acts of the NWOBHM scene and now approaching their fifth decade, SAXON aren’t showing any signs of complacency or of slowing down as they prepare to unleash their 23rd album upon the world which covers not only modern-day affairs but historical accolades too. Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) most certainly lives … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Saxon – Carpe Diem

Live Report: Dendera, A New Tomorrow & Steel Mage – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester 15.10.2021

Satan’s Hollow as a venue is really fitting not just in name but in its charm. The stage itself is in the middle of the room and usually serves purpose as a dancefloor for club nights. With the bands being in the centre it allows you the ability to watch the band from all sides … Continue reading Live Report: Dendera, A New Tomorrow & Steel Mage – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester 15.10.2021

“wouldn’t it be pretty hilarious if someone had written a rock opera about Resident Evil?”

Rock Out Stand Out's Martin White recently sat down with TOOTHDRINKER's Sam Khaneka to talk about their debut album Last Escape, music, video games and all things Resident Evil. Hi Sam, thanks for taking the time to speak to Rock Out Stand Out today, first of all how are things for you? Yeah I am … Continue reading “wouldn’t it be pretty hilarious if someone had written a rock opera about Resident Evil?”

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Singles 2021

Not only has there been an incredible amount of albums released this past year, there has been snapshots and teasers of things to come in 2022. Some singles work well as standalone pieces or add that final touch to an album. These songs have had a lasting impact and ingrained themselves in my psyche since … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Singles 2021

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums Of 2021

One thing we can all be grateful of the pandemic for is that it gave artists and musicians of varying levels of grandeur to continue creating that thing that we all love: music. Selecting a Top 10 Albums when there has been so much released this past year was never going to be an easy … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums Of 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: Rhapsody Of Fire – Glory For Salvation

After beginning our quest with 2019’s The Eighth Mountain we now continue our adventure alongside Italian Epic Symphonic metal legends with their new album Glory For Salvation the next instalment of The Nephilim’s Empire Saga. Let us enter the fray and discover what’s next for our hero. Son Of Vengeance feels like the start of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rhapsody Of Fire – Glory For Salvation

Album Review: Toothdrinker – The Last Escape

Fans of renowned horror game franchise Resident Evil can rejoice, as a new outbreak is about to be unleashed! Cardiff’s TOOTHDRINKER, present their debut album Last Escape which is based upon 1999’s Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. In the vein of classic rock operas not dissimilar to the likes of MEAT LOAF with strains of metal … Continue reading Album Review: Toothdrinker – The Last Escape

Rock Out Stand Out Playlist – 17.10.2021

It is officially Autumn, the season of change. Animals prepare for the long months ahead, tree leaves change colour, plants stop making food and the hours of daylight reduce. Let Rock Out Stand Out be your light in the dark with the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist! We have new singles … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out Playlist – 17.10.2021

Album Review: Gus G – Quantum Leap

GUS G is no stranger to music. Having been part of the music industry for the past two decades, he has recorded and toured with the likes of OZZY OSBOURNE, DREAM EVIL and ARCH ENEMY amongst others. Alongside this the main musical focus has been through his own band FIREWIND who have released an impressive … Continue reading Album Review: Gus G – Quantum Leap

ALBUM REVIEW: Imaginature – Imaginature

As the global pandemic starts to ease and there are signs of normality returning so too are we as music fans gifted with a huge number of releases to feast upon. One such offering comes in the form of the debut release from Poland’s IMAGINATURE. The band formed in 2015 and their name came about … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Imaginature – Imaginature