WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Singles

Following on from my albums post, here's what singles have made my year so far. Jonathan Young – Man The Cannons Before coming across this song, I was familiar with Jonathan Young, in particular his metal covers of a variety of songs. Last year, he released an album of his own material with the band … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Singles

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

In the famous words of BON JOVI "woah, we're half way there". For me personally, it's been a tough year so far and the thing that keeps me going in the great music. There have been some brilliant releases so far, here are some of my favourite albums that have been released so far. Kissin’ … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Albums

ALBUM REVIEW: Victorius – Dinosaur Warfare Pt.2 – The Great Ninja War!

Dinosaurs, Ninjas and Power Metal? If this makes you as excited as I am then you are going to love this! Step into an alternate reality where humanity is under attack by an evil space ninja clan. Our protectors: the mystical and magical Dinogods. Herein lies the next instalment from VICTORIUS with their new album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Victorius – Dinosaur Warfare Pt.2 – The Great Ninja War!

“Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

Dwarven clan WIND ROSE have returned with their latest quest Warfront. They have been hard at work for this record and it shows majestically within the gallant songs. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist Francesco Cavalieri about Warfront, mental health and where the idea to cover Diggy Diggy Hole came from. It's … Continue reading “Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront

Deep in the mines, metal dwarven clan WIND ROSE have been hard at work. Warfront is the latest treasure they are ready to share with long time members of their clan and new adventures eager to join. The hard work has paid off immensely with this record. Let me explain. It starts of with Of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront

LIVE REPORT: The Injester, And?!, Helestios and Katja Macabre @ Surburbia, Southampton 03.06.2022

In the middle of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a dark ordeal was taking place. Anonymous clown horde THE INJESTER were giving one of their warmup rituals in time for their big top ceremony at Download Festival. Joining their mischievous goings on were equally troublesome AAND?, mixed metal outfit HELESTIOS and the powerful KATJA MACABRE. As … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: The Injester, And?!, Helestios and Katja Macabre @ Surburbia, Southampton 03.06.2022

“Think Rob Zombie, Faith No More; that sort of feel into a big blender.”

Anonymous Clown Horde THE INJESTER are already creating a chaotic storm amongst anyone who has the pleasure to listen to their ghoulish music or witness one of their sinister shows. Before their warm-up show at Southampton's Suburbia, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to this band of clowns. They spoke about their sound, mental … Continue reading “Think Rob Zombie, Faith No More; that sort of feel into a big blender.”

ALBUM REVIEW: Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos

It’s been almost a year since the mighty DEF LEPPARD released their Volume Three boxset which contained studio albums from the 2000’s along with some unreleased content. This consisted of some covers from their influences and some recordings of these performed live too. On the back of this the band drawn from their inspirations and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Def Leppard – Diamond Star Halos

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 2022 PLAYLIST

This edition of the playlist honours Mental Health Awareness Month. Choices have come from readers and band members, which can be found in Reader's Choice by clicking here. There are some songs from musicians who died by suicide, this includes a lovely tribute to Avicii from The Lounge Kittens. Fellowship released their single this week … Continue reading MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 2022 PLAYLIST