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Two weeks are up meaning the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist is now available and there have been great releases. Album releases come from the likes of RUNNING WILD, AD INFINITUM, AEXYLIUM, BLEED AGAIN, BEAST IN BLACK, CRAZY LIXX and LEAVES' EYES. You can expect to find songs from each of … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 13.11.2021
Over a couple of years ago, I decided to really focus on Rock Out Stand Out and take it further. Around the same time, I received a message from a French guitarist who wanted some reviews for his band’s new album. This album became a top ten contender that year, that’s my short way of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – A Dream Of Wilderness
After receiving well deserved recognition and a record deal from 2019 release Prokopton, Symphonic Melodic Death Metal troupe AEPHANEMER are back and they are due to release their upcoming album A Dream Of Wilderness. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Marion Bascoul about the album, training her vocals for the … Continue reading “We reinforced the elements that constitute our style and identity but we also reintegrate new elements”
So, it's Halloween. The time of year where scares and all thing ghoulish are welcome. To celebrate this joyous occasion, some of our team members have picked their favourite albums that remind them of this spooky holiday. Here's what they picked. Lotty: The Nightmare Before Christmas Original Soundtrack The Nightmare Before Christmas quickly became my … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – OCTOBER 2021
BLEED AGAIN have been on my radar for a little while now and over the years, they have gone from strength to strength. They are due to unleash their upcoming record Resurgence that will drag you along for a ride whether you are ready for it or not. It wastes no time kicking the doors … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Bleed Again – Resurgence
It’s vital that someone hollers a battle cry to both ELUVEITIE and ELVENKING, their love child has been found. It comes in the form of Italian Symphonic Folk Metal troupe AEXYLIUM and they are due to release their latest album The Fifth Season. Judging from these brilliant and uplifting sounds, they are ones we ought … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aexylium – The Fifth Season
Hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR are an exciting fantasy metal theater band. Their latest album, The Siren, is the second part of the album The Siren Saga. While you may be getting AVANTASIA or NIGHTWISH vibes, ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR present an eclectic mix of hard rock that is reminiscent of A PERFECT CIRCLE. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Illusions Of Grandeur – The Siren
So, it's Halloween. This edition of the playlist is dedicated to things spooky and ghoulish. There are songs from films about aspects of Halloween so classics from John Carpenter, Rob Zombie, Ray Parker Jr., THE CITIZENS OF HALLOWEEN TOWN, Harry Belafonte and Gerard McMann can be found on this list. We also have songs from … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – HALLOWEEN 2021
Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual listener like me, it’s hard to miss heavy metal crew RUNNING WILD. They are due to release the account of their latest voyage Blood On Blood and judging from the solid sounds it displays, it shows they are still going strong. No messing around here, it’s … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Running Wild – Blood On Blood
I came across Swedish hard rockers ECLIPSE during a time when things weren’t going so well for me mentally, so I have kept this band on the radar since. They have released their latest offering Wired and it’s a great reminder of why I was drawn to this band in the first place. After listening … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Eclipse – Wired