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The Work is the brand new album by Pennsylvanian Progressive Metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL. It is not strictly a metal album although metal is the dominant genre. Entwined are elements of jazz, easy listening and atmospheric tropes that serve to make something very interesting indeed. The album begins with The Tower (Theme From The Work) … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rivers Of Nihil – The Work
I went to Leeds. I have done this many times in the past. It is a fine city. Filled with blackened churches stained by the ravages of time, black roads coated in the finest tarmac, and black metal, which is not visually black but still pretty on theme. Yes, Saturday the 6th of November saw … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Damnation Festival
"The album contains a great selection of powerful songs that are honest and straight to the point." Lotty gives her thoughts on the upcoming self-titled debut from Crooked Shapes.
After a delay caused by the pandemic, CROOKED SHAPES are ready to release their self titled debut album at the end of this week. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to band members George Twydell, George 'Ivesy' Ives and Craig Carlaw about the album, influences and mental health. Here's what happened. For those who … Continue reading “Music has been my best form of expression.”
In 2007, EMIGRATE, the brainchild of Richard Z. Kruspe was introduced to the world. Initially, it was supposed to be a one-off project. Fast forward to 2021 and EMIGRATE have three albums under their belt. Their previous album, A Million Degrees, was an eclectic mix of 90s grunge, early 00s rock, and industrial metal. EMIGRATE’S … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Emigrate – The Persistence Of Memory
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