There is a brand new adaption of Charles Dickins classic A Christmas Carol. It's not a film or TV adaption, it's a new album from Power Metallers MAJESTICA. Ahead of this album's release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to bassist/vocalist Chris David about this new record, mental health and answers a few fan … Continue reading “Even if you don’t like Christmas, I still think it’s a great power metal album”
ALBUM REVIEW: Mors Principum Est – Seven
Formed in Finland in 1999, MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have been a long standing talisman in the Melodic Death Metal scene. Up there with other big names such as, INSOMNIUM, DARK TRANQUILITY, OMNIUM GATHERUM, and SOILWORK but to name a few. MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have been blessing us with a mixture of atmospheric and technical creations … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Mors Principum Est – Seven
ALBUM REVIEW: Eleine – Dancing In Hell
It’s no secret that Sweden are one of the top breeding grounds for new metal bands. In the past year, I have heard the name ELEINE pop up around my friendship circle and the Symphonic Metal circuit. After hearing the strong sounds from their upcoming album Dancing In Hell, they could easily join the list … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Eleine – Dancing In Hell
“It’s important to have something positive for people to look forward to.”
Given these strange times, we all need something positive to look forward to and stay connected. One of theses things is the release of Dancing In Hell from Swedish Symphonic Metal troupe ELEINE. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Madeleine 'Eleine' Liljestam and guitarist/growler Rikard Ekberg about Dancing In Hell, the … Continue reading “It’s important to have something positive for people to look forward to.”
ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 21.11.2020
Two weeks are up, meaning the latest edition of the playlist is now available and there have been some brilliant releases. Death Dealer, AC/DC, Snow White Blood and Pyramaze all released new EPs and albums within these two weeks so songs from those albums can be found on this list. Iron Saviour, Saltatio Mortis, Alice … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 21.11.2020
ALBUM REVIEW: Ashen Reach – Homecoming
Following a huge blow to the band back in April 2019, off the back of two support shows for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and leaving the band with only three remaining members, the recently resurrected Liverpudlian rock band ASHEN REACH are ready to kick the door down with their highly anticipated debut album, Homecoming. This … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ashen Reach – Homecoming
EP REVIEW: Entartung – Maleficae Artes
Hailing from Germany, ENTARTUNG formed in 2011 and have released four albums to date. The most recent of which is Maleficae Artes released earlier this year. Their sound is a very raw but contains a melodic style of black metal. It contains hints of a traditional style as well which works nicely here. It also … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Entartung – Maleficae Artes
ALBUM REVIEW: Leaves’ Eyes – The Last Viking
It's a monumental battle and an infused Viking tale that is historically told epically through fourteen chapters of adrenaline pumping battle anthems. It also contains brilliantly atmospheric and powerful orchestral arrangements. The German-Scandinavian quintet fronted by the duo of Elina Siirala and Alexander Krull delivers fantastically on one of the band’s best albums to date. Right from the opening … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Leaves’ Eyes – The Last Viking
ALBUM REVIEW: Pyramaze – Epitaph
An Epitaph is a memory or statement, for something or someone, that has since passed. Pierce through the veil and witness the evocation that PYRAMAZE have forged. Standing strong against the annals of time, with no chance of fading from memory any time soon. With instrumental introduction Epitaph, it is more akin to that of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pyramaze – Epitaph
ALBUM REVIEW: Death Dealer – Conquered Lands
It has been seven years since the War Master was unleashed upon the world. Towards the latter part of the year 2020, the mighty DEATH DEALER has returned once more, to crush all those who will not bow down and bend the knee. Herein details their tales of Conquered LandsDEATH DEALER are a Power Metal … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Death Dealer – Conquered Lands