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Symphonic power metallers WINTERAGE are due to appear at Power Metal Quest Fest in a matter of days. Ahead of this, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with members Gabriele Boschi, Daniele Barbarossa, Gianmarco Bambini, and Luca Ghiglione. They spoke about the festival, the complex approach to their sound, and wellbeing. Hello there, … Continue reading “We love to mix many different elements coming from medieval, classical, folk, prog, power metal, and operatic stuff.”
DRAGONY are about to embark on their first UK appearance. This will be at Power Metal Quest Fest on the 12th of October; and not only that, but they will also be unleashing a new album. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with lead vocalist Siegfried 'The Dragonslayer' Samer, and they spoke about … Continue reading “You have the straightforward songs that will work live, and then the more complex ones that are better to listen to at home where you can discover all the complex details”
Power Metal Quest Fest takes place very soon. It’s the event that is marked on every power metal fan’s diary, calendar, scroll, or however they like to remember dates. Rock Out Stand Out’s Lotty Whittingham spoke to festival organiser Amie Chatterley about the festival, mental health, and who would be in her dream band. Hello … Continue reading “It’s important for us to create a safe place for everyone, where they can come and have fun and enjoy music.”
Within the Weeping Forest resides a mysterious new artist. This is RUNEREADER, and he has been crafting something that is currently making its way through the midst. This new sound has been piquing curiosity from different corners. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with the man behind RUNEREADER away from the Weeping Forest. … Continue reading “It translates into English: ‘Ancient Ways – A New Beginning’”
Symphonic metallers ELVELLON released their latest album Ascending in Synergy in May and it’s receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out’s Lotty Whittingham caught up with guitarist Gilbert Gelsdorf and keyboardist Pascal Pannen about the album, the symphonic metal genre, wellbeing, and which Lord Of The Rings characters they would love … Continue reading “It came from the pandemic and from a fresh way of thinking about how you look at yourself.”
Find out what happened when Lotty caught up with Sarah Gorzelitz and Peter Lenz from Lycania.
IRONSIDE are brand new and they are already causing a storm with their presence and their eclectic sounds. Their debut album The Viking Saga is understandably receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with bassist Dale Pountney. They spoke about the band's eclectic sound, The Viking Saga … Continue reading “it was fun for all of us to stand around a microphone and chant SKAL.”
SONATA ARCTICA's latest album Clear Cold Beyond has been out for over a month and understandably it's receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Before the release date, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to bassist Pasi Kauppinen about the album, in particular going back to their roots plus many other things. Photo Credit: … Continue reading “it was combination of those things that made us go back to our roots.”
Heavy/Power Metal quintet PECTORA released their second album Twilight Knights a few days ago and it's understandably gaining recognition. Ahead of the release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Phil Butler and drummer Nick Frandsen about Twilight Knights, their sound, mental health and who would be on their own team of … Continue reading “A lot of early working titles for the tracks are often named after meals.”
Find out what happened when Lotty spoke to Sonny Antoniou from Secreum.