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DRAGONLAND were one of the most anticipated bands on the bill at this year’s edition of POWER METAL QUEST FEST and with good reason. Their selection of self-made albums sounds more like epic film scores than your run-of-the-mill power metal. Before their big set at The Asylum, Rock Out Stand Out's Megan Taylor got to … Continue reading “we’ve always been producing and making songs and what we compose is what we end up with.”
Hailing from the northeast and parts of Scotland, RISEN PROPHECY were one of the heavier bands to hit the stage at POWER METAL QUEST FEST this year. Influenced by both thrash and power metal, Megan spoke to the band after their set about how their early childhood friendships impacted their sound and how they prepare … Continue reading “bands like Blind Guardian don’t have the dress up or the visual aspect, but musically they definitely do, and if they can just go on stage in plain clothes then so can we.”
The fifth edition of Power Metal Quest Fest had a stellar line-up and the first band to brace the magical stage was Heavy Metal Enigma’s THE BLACK HOUNDS. Based in the mighty black country, otherwise known as the birthplace of heavy metal, THE BLACK HOUNDS are a unique mix of NWOHM, groove and progressive metal … Continue reading “Some people meditate, some people go for walks but we make a noise, and every now and then just making that noise helps.”
Forged in North London in 2021, SECREUM has spent the last nine years building a loyal following in their local scene. In that time, the band suffered from common pitfalls of all young bands from line-up changes to conflict of interest. These factors led to the band taking a brief hiatus in 2014. Luckily, three … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Secreum – Embrace
HELLFOX is a welcome breath of fresh air in the melodic space. The band brings attitude and masterful storytelling that captivates you from the very beginning. While the Italian quartet classifies themselves as an alternative metal band leaning towards melodic death metal, they’ve openly said how the band has utilised each other’s collective tastes to … Continue reading Album review: Hellfox – The Call
When we think of thrash music we think of the big names like METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, and SLAYER. While METALLICA remains the biggest band in thrash metal and arguably in the world, there is still an underground world of thrash going strong. One of the most promising names in underground thrash are WARCALL and they’re … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Warcall – Dead End Pt. 2
In 2007, EMIGRATE, the brainchild of Richard Z. Kruspe was introduced to the world. Initially, it was supposed to be a one-off project. Fast forward to 2021 and EMIGRATE have three albums under their belt. Their previous album, A Million Degrees, was an eclectic mix of 90s grunge, early 00s rock, and industrial metal. EMIGRATE’S … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Emigrate – The Persistence Of Memory
Hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR are an exciting fantasy metal theater band. Their latest album, The Siren, is the second part of the album The Siren Saga. While you may be getting AVANTASIA or NIGHTWISH vibes, ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR present an eclectic mix of hard rock that is reminiscent of A PERFECT CIRCLE. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Illusions Of Grandeur – The Siren
Power metal has always been a sub-genre that is at odds with the metal community. Fans either love it or hate it. In recent years, power metal has started to get the respect it deserves with big acts like POWERWOLF and SABATON getting put on the bill of big European festivals. While these bands deserve … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Burning Point – Arsonist Of The soul
As a music journalist, you listen to a lot of albums, and sometimes they all blend into one, but WAYWARD SON’S latest offering, Even Up The Score, is a breath of fresh air. Hailing from the UK, WAYWARD SONS are a hidden gem in the UK’s thriving hard rock scene. With two albums already behind … Continue reading Album Review: Wayward Sons – Even Up The Score