Now you know the first half of my top ten, let's carry on and reveal the rest. 5. Serenity – Lionheart With its grand orchestral opening that will lead onto sweeping, majestic metal anthems it’s no wonder SERENITY’s Lionheart has received high praise from fans and critics alike. The album is a collective portfolio of … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out Top Ten Albums 2017 (5 – 2)
Rock Out Stand Out’s Top Ten Albums (10-6)
So 2017 is drawing to a close and there have been some worthy releases this year. Narrowing them down to a top ten was no easy feat but these records made the cut for this year. So I bring you, my top ten albums of 2017. Here is the first half. 10. Alestorm – No … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out’s Top Ten Albums (10-6)
ALBUM REVIEW: Angel Nation – Aeon
If you weren’t familiar with the works of ANGEL NATION before, the time to start doing so is right now. Their captivating video for their single ‘Burn The Witch’ is more than a great place to start. It cleverly depicts the ongoing message on how much time modern technology consumes now, particularly social media where you become … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Angel Nation – Aeon
“We have rule regarding the sets, that it has to include a song from each of the albums which is becoming more and more difficult.”
Folk metal titans ENSIFERUM are back and they mean business. They are due to unleash a new album into the midst next month and it may be one of their best records to date. Whilst representing Distorted Sound Magazine, I spoke to bassist Sami Hinkka about the upcoming release, their live shows and getting the right balance of old and … Continue reading “We have rule regarding the sets, that it has to include a song from each of the albums which is becoming more and more difficult.”
ALBUM REVIEW: Serenity – Lionheart
When you embark upon a record that is so sensational that you can’t wait to share gives you a rare yet very empowering feeling. In the case of the latest release from SERENITY this certainly proves to be the case. They release their almighty record Lionheart today via Napalm Records and from listening to the record, it’s very clear that the … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Serenity – Lionheart
RIP Chad
I have been wanting to write something about the most recent news that has shaken many people alike within the Rock and Metal community. It is now common knowledge that AMERICAN HEADCHARGE bassist Chad Hanks sadly passed away at the weekend after battling a terminal illness. Two days later and it's still a little painful … Continue reading RIP Chad
This Time Around….
Given today is World Mental Health Day, it only seemed fit that I share this story today. At the weekend I visited Brighton to attend Mammothfest, one of the best Underground Metal Music festivals in the country to date. Headliners this year included ROTTING CHRIST and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. The atmosphere was extremely welcoming, it was … Continue reading This Time Around….
SINGLE REVIEW: Control The Storm – Chaotic Mind
Think NIGHTWISH with a hint of UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, for fans of those particular bands that sounds fantastic. You can hear it right now in the form of CONTROL THE STORM's latest single 'Chaotic Mind'. They only released this track hours ago it's already received glowing reviews from fans. Having listened to the song for about … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Control The Storm – Chaotic Mind
ALBUM REVIEW: Orden Ogan – Gunmen
Their name means ‘Order Fear’ and Power Metal outfit Orden Ogan have certainly proved this with their music to date. With strong releases such as To The End and Ravenhead there was a lot of anticipation around their latest release Gunmen. It was released just over a week ago and it has already received high … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Orden Ogan – Gunmen
If Only It Stopped At The Name Calling…..: Murdered For Being Different Review
If only it stopped at the name calling is the phrase that has been used to describe this tragedy, which comes across incredibly well in this one-off film from the BBC. Murdered To Be Different depicts the true story on how young couple Sophie Lancaster and Robert Maltby were viciously attacked by a gang of … Continue reading If Only It Stopped At The Name Calling…..: Murdered For Being Different Review