The end of year is drawing near and what a year it has been, we will hear more in our album of the year posts that will be online next month. In the meantime, here is the last album of the month post of 2020. Here's what our team members have picked. Ashley: Blind Guardian … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – NOVEMBER 2020
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ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2020
Winter is coming and so is the end of another month, which can mean only one thing. Rock Out Stand Out team members revealing their albums of the month, here's what our team members chose. Jacob: The Pogues - Rum Sodomy & The Lash Rum, Sodomy& The Lash is an iconic album for a reason. … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2020
ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUM OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2020
To honour the thirteenth anniversary of Sophie Lancaster's passing, the theme for this album of the month post is Proud To Be You. What happened to Sophie was a tragedy and you should never be made to feel ashamed or afraid of who you are. So, here is what the team have picked as their … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUM OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2020
ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2020
From this point onwards, Rock Out Stand Out are all going to each reveal their album of the month. These can be much loved classics or the newest sounds. These posts will be released on the last day of every month. Lotty: Feuerschwanz - Das elfte Gebot It was an absolute pleasure to review this … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2020
Halfway 2020 – Releases Lotty Is Looking Forward To
Following on from my post about which albums I am looking forward to, here are some releases I am looking forward to. Battle Born – Battle Born It has been a pleasure to help promote new Power Metal warriors Battle Born. I have reviewed their debut EP and it is one of the strongest debuts … Continue reading Halfway 2020 – Releases Lotty Is Looking Forward To
Halfway 2020 – Lotty’s Choices So Far
It’s no secret that 2020 has been an eventful year so far, one that we won’t be forgetting any time soon. Thank heavens for the great music that has been released, evoking an array of emotions. More importantly it has provided an escape from the things going on around us and allows to forget our … Continue reading Halfway 2020 – Lotty’s Choices So Far
Half Way 2020 – Becky’s Choices
We are halfway through 2020 already. It has been an exceptional six months for power/ symphonic metal. I have had lyrical treats bestowed upon me by fine musicians of this genre. I have listed my top five for this year so far. Demons & Wizards - III This album kicked off my year after an … Continue reading Half Way 2020 – Becky’s Choices
The Gig In Lockdown
Like many music lovers, I am missing being able to go to live shows. I had quite a few planned this year until lockdown banned mass gatherings until further notice. As a substitute, a lot of band are doing live streams of concerts through web cams. Last night I experienced one. It was Sonata Arctica’s … Continue reading The Gig In Lockdown
Martin’s Bands To Look Out For 2020
There are so many bands in the world today. Thanks to the joys of streaming platforms such as Bandcamp, Spotify and even Youtube, there are millions upon millions of songs available at the touch of your fingertips. My 10 bands to look out for in 2020 will most likely display some familiar names to some … Continue reading Martin’s Bands To Look Out For 2020