Two weeks are up, meaning it's time to update the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. Without further ado, here is what you can expect. Orden Ogan, Bloodbound, Cellar Darling, Storm Seeker, Epica, Metalite, Bonfire, Accept, Black Light Discipline and Brothers Of Metal have all released new singles to promote current or upcoming albums so expect … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 23.01.2021
“I’ve always enjoyed that about this style of music because it’s very open and candid. “
It's no secret that the effects of Covid-19 have had a huge impact on bands being able to tour and record new material. One of the bands that rose to this challenge were TAKE BREATH, they worked hard and adapted well to the ever changing environment. This determination paid off as they produced a solid … Continue reading “I’ve always enjoyed that about this style of music because it’s very open and candid. “
ALBUM REVIEW: Dread Sovereign – Alchemical Warfare
DREAD SOVEREIGN is the side project of Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORDIAL) where he branches out, picks up a bass and decides to have a go at something a bit different. The band features Con Ri on Drums (CONAN, KRAWWL, MALTHUSIAN) and Bones on guitar (ex-DE NOVISSIMIS). I went into this album expecting something akin to outtakes … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dread Sovereign – Alchemical Warfare
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 09.01.2021
Happy New Year to you all, I hope you are all staying safe and well during this pandemic wherever you are. Hopefully the first playlist of 2021 will help lift spirits, escape or both. Stay tuned for more posts to come this year. Brand new releases come from the likes of Illumishade, Evergrey, Human Fortress, … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 09.01.2021
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 19.12.2020
For the last playlist of the year, we have done something a little bit different. There are the usual releases that have come out in the past two weeks; bands include Epica, Take Breath, Grimgotts, Therion, Arion, Korpkilanni and Sirenia. Some of our team members revealed their top ten albums in posts this week. A … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 19.12.2020
LOTTY’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
Before we reveal our last playlist of the year, editor in chief Lotty reveals her top ten albums of the year. In the words of ABBA “Thank you for the music”. Normally it provides that much needed escapism to allow us to forget our day-to-day stresses and worries. During this pandemic where mental health has … Continue reading LOTTY’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
JACK’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
Next to reveal their top ten albums of the year is Jack, who also joined our team this year. Let's see what he picked. After what has been a very difficult year, taking a look back at some of the albums released has been an absolute pleasure – picking my top 10 was by no … Continue reading JACK’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
MARTIN’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
Next to reveal their top ten is Martin. Take a look and see what he chose. 2020 has been a strange year for all of us, luckily there has been plenty of music to keep us all going. Here are my chosen Top 10 Albums of 2020 ranked in reverse order, starting at Number 10 … Continue reading MARTIN’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
STEFAN’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
Next to reveal their top ten albums is Stefan who joined the team this year. Hello everyone. As you all will know, this year has been inflicted severely by extremely difficult times and circumstances for us all this year since the touring side of the music industry has been put on hold. Thankfully though, it … Continue reading STEFAN’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020
EP REVIEW: Take Breath – The Hell In All I Held Too Close
I always commend bands for releasing brand new material in the month that is usually saturated with WHAM and Mariah Carey. Last year it was TRIBE OF GHOSTS with their debut EP 1, this year it's TAKE BREATH with The Hell In All I Held Too Close. Given the year we have all had to … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Take Breath – The Hell In All I Held Too Close