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2021 was a great year for metal music, with many bands having the first half of the year to do nothing but work on new music as countries continued to enforce nationwide lockdowns to stop the coronavirus spread. The abnormal amount of new music from bands who even released albums yesterday was highly enjoyable and … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Megan’s Top 10 Albums Of 2021
Dear readers, It’s that time of year again when the cold wind blows, migratory animals retreat to their winter homes and I eat far too many biscuits. What can be said of 2021 that hasn’t been said already? Oh, I know. Of all the things that have ever occurred, 2021 was one of them. Perfect. … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Jacob’s Top 10 Albums of 2021
After beginning our quest with 2019’s The Eighth Mountain we now continue our adventure alongside Italian Epic Symphonic metal legends with their new album Glory For Salvation the next instalment of The Nephilim’s Empire Saga. Let us enter the fray and discover what’s next for our hero. Son Of Vengeance feels like the start of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rhapsody Of Fire – Glory For Salvation
MANORA released their debut album a couple of months ago and it's understandably receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to guitarist Ivo Visser and keyboardist Arthur Stok about how the pandemic impacted their recording, the album and mental health. For those who haven't heard Manora before, … Continue reading “The only thing I would say to everyone is be nice to each other and listen to metal”
I came across SMOKING MARTHA a few years ago when writing for another magazine. I reviewed In Deep, their latest release at the time, and remember being impressed with their impressive portfolio of sounds. They are due to release their third studio album Universe and I am instantly reminded why I was drawn to them … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Smoking Martha – Universe
MANIMAL have been on my radar for a while now, I hadn't sat down and listened to them until recently. They are due to unleash chaos and pandemonium with their upcoming concoction Armageddon. If the actual Armageddon is anything like what this album puts across, I would be thrilled and ready for the ride. It … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Manimal – Armageddon
Time really does fly, we are now on the last album of the month post of 2021. Next month will see end of year posts. Let's see what our team members have picked for their last album of the month for 2021. Martin: Seven Sisters - Shadow Of A Fallen Star Pt. 1 It has … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – NOVEMBER 2021
When we think of thrash music we think of the big names like METALLICA, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, and SLAYER. While METALLICA remains the biggest band in thrash metal and arguably in the world, there is still an underground world of thrash going strong. One of the most promising names in underground thrash are WARCALL and they’re … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Warcall – Dead End Pt. 2
Another two weeks is up, which means it's time to reveal the latest edition of the playlist. CROOKED SHAPES, LORDI, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, TOOTHDRINKER, AEPHANEMER, DARTAGNAN, JUDAS PRIEST, THEATRES DES VAMPIRES and TEMPERANCE all released new albums in the past two weeks. Songs from each of these can be found on the list. There have … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 27.11.2021
Fans of renowned horror game franchise Resident Evil can rejoice, as a new outbreak is about to be unleashed! Cardiff’s TOOTHDRINKER, present their debut album Last Escape which is based upon 1999’s Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. In the vein of classic rock operas not dissimilar to the likes of MEAT LOAF with strains of metal … Continue reading Album Review: Toothdrinker – The Last Escape