EP REVIEW: Runereader – A Frost that Never Thaws

Back in July 2024, a mysterious man living in the Weeping Forest released his debut EP. The man in question is RUNEREADER, and the way he intricately placed an eclectic group of sounds together is something that won’t be forgotten any time soon. Fast forward to today: he is due to release a brand new … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Runereader – A Frost that Never Thaws

ALBUM REVIEW: Aevum – Kaleidoscope

Listening to an album for reviewing for the first time in months can often feel like an eternity has passed; you feel a bit out of touch and wonder whether you’re doing it right, or worry that you have lost your touch. The album on which I was able to practise these reviewing skills after … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aevum – Kaleidoscope

ALBUM Review: Tribe Of Ghosts – City

To say that industrial/post-metal four-piece TRIBE OF GHOSTS have been causing a stir in the world of alternative music would be a huge understatement. Their ingenious and innovative approach to combining an array of sounds leaves anyone who comes across them speechless, whether that’s in a live setting or listening to their music. Their upcoming … Continue reading ALBUM Review: Tribe Of Ghosts – City

ALBUM REVIEW: Warlock A.D – Book II: The Valley of Vâgené

Multi-universe adventurers WARLOCK A.D. are due to release their latest tale. It is titled Book II: The Valley of Vâgené, and it tells the story of Whiteacre the Nomad, who was previously Whiteacre the Warlock after being stripped of his powers following the intense battle with Bôl-Saïx the Decimato. This tale takes place in an … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Warlock A.D – Book II: The Valley of Vâgené

EP REVIEW: Vanitas – Chaos Theory

While VANITAS have been around for a couple of years, they only came onto my radar towards the end of last year. Hearing a mix of different genres throughout their earlier releases intrigued me, and having heard their upcoming EP Chaos Theory, I am glad I stuck around. Let me explain. Epic instrumental Can We … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Vanitas – Chaos Theory

SINGLE REVIEW: Runereader – The Rising North

It's been over a month since new project RUNEREADER released their debut single On Your Battered Altar; its brilliant mesh of sounds has understandably gotten people intrigued. You can read the single review for that here. The runes have been cast again and a new single is on it's way to us. I don't want … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Runereader – The Rising North

“We’re going to keep you entertained for quite a long time and we have already started to write for the second album.”

Brand new power/symphonic metal act ALTERIUM have released their debut Of War And Flames over a month ago, it's already gaining positive reception from press and fans alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini about the album, mental health, and video games. Here's what happened. How has the feedback … Continue reading “We’re going to keep you entertained for quite a long time and we have already started to write for the second album.”