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2023 has barely begun and a certain album has given me that much needed kick up the backside to ensure this new year is a great one. The album in question Infinity’s Wings, the debut from SKYBLAZER. For those who don’t know SKYBLAZER is a musical project created by multi-instrumentalist and song writer Johannes Frykholm. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Skyblazer – Infinity’s Wings
SKYBLAZER is a musical project started by song-writer and multi-instrumentalist Johannes Frykholm in 2021. The debut album Infinity's Wings is due for release in a matter of days. Ahead of this release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to Johannes about the album, origins of the project, mental health and which video game characters … Continue reading “all the lyrics are about leaving a dark past behind to look forth to a bright tomorrow”
Multi-National Power/Symphonic Metal act LOST DAWNING are new on the scene. They released their latest EP Embers Of Dusk before 2022 ended and with it receiving high praise, it's clear they are ones to watch out for. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Phillipa Sztencel and drummer/band founder Daniel Engström about … Continue reading “It’s also an encapsulation of how the band came together”
We present the final playlist of the year. This one features songs from albums that Lotty and Martin both chose as their top ten, Lotty's top ten singles and a couple of new singles to get us excited for the new year. Martin's choices include SAXON, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, CONFIDENTIAL, AVANTASIA, WOODS OF WONDERS, VICTORIUS … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2022
Before the last playlist of the year is revealed, here are my honourable mentions. Grailknights: Muscle Bound For Glory Flex those muscules, don those capes and get ready to battle the evil Dr Skull in Muscle Bound For Glory, the latest escapade from GRAILKNIGHTS. This album is a real treat for all things fun, uplifting … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Honourable Mentions
This year brought some brilliant singles; whether they were in the lead up to release or promoting a current one, here are my top ten singles of 2022. 10: Heidevolk – Klauwen Vooruit When HEIDEVOLK announced a new album and a new single, I was naturally excited. Their epic folk music with powerful dual vocals … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top 10 Singles Of 2022
In the words of ABBA, thank you for the music. I know I said that last year but it's true every single year. This has been an interesting year; a certain virus being somewhat manageable that we can live life the way we did before and being able to really reflect on how far I … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top 10 Albums Of 2022
There has been a whole plethora of releases this year and so many amazing ones too! As always, it has been incredibly challenging condensing these down into my Top 10 albums of 2022. 10: Confidential – Devil Inside This is a fantastic debut offering by CONFIDENTIAL who are a Norwegian Symphonic metal band founded by … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM – Martin’s Top 10 Albums of 2022
Halestorm - Back From The Dead I realised I have missed the last two months to let you know what my album of the month is and I will tell you why. For the past year, I have lost my confidence in my ability to run this website and my skills as a writer. Lots … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month November 2022
JORDAN RED’s debut album Hands That Built The World has been out for over two weeks and it has alreadyappeared in several Official UK Charts including Indie Album Breakers, Album Downloads, Top 50Indie Albums and Top 40 Rock/Metal albums. Having listened to the album myself, it’s easy to seewhy this album is gaining praise from … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jordan Red – Hands That Built The World