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We now present the final playlist of the year. It's a mixture of Lotty and Martin's choices of their top albums and singles of the year. There are also some Christmas themed songs within there too. Martin's choices include SCAR SYMMETRY, MYSTFALL, KAMELOT and PROMETHIUM. Lotty's choices include MYKUR, EXIT EDEN, NANOWAR OF STEEL and … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2023
Wow, where has the year gone? It only seems like yesterday I was putting together my Top 10 for 2022. 2023 overall has had it share of challenges and difficulties and as always, music finds you exactly when you need it, and there have been some phenomenal releases this year which makes it that much … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums of 2023
There were some brilliant singles this year; whether they were promoting the latest release or an upcoming one, here are my top ten singles of the year. 10. The Picturebooks - Masquerade The vast sounds from Home Is A Heartache in 2017 drew me to THE PICTUREBOOKS. Their latest album The Major, Minor Collective made … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Singles 2023
This year has brough forth many changes for me, all within the last six months. One thing that has been consistent for me is the great music that helps me keep focused and stay grounded. What I have loved about this year that the majority of releases that have been my favourite albums are ones … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Albums of 2023
TEMPERANCE released their latest instalment Hermitage - Daruma's Eyes Pt 2 over a month ago and it's understandably receiving high praise from fans and critics alike. Before the album release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to the band's newest vocalist Kristin Starkey about her joining the band, the album, mental health and who … Continue reading “That was one of the hardest to record but everything else fit well and it was hard because I had to learn it and record it at the same time.”
The Joiners, Southampton is an important venue not just in my personal life but for music in general. This grassroots venue has played host to many artists such as GREEN DAY, THE LIBERTINES, COLDPLAY and MUSE. Just over two weeks ago, rising heavy metal stars TAILGUNNER headlined this venue that was nearly packed out. Together … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Tailgunner, Termination Force & Pectora @ The Joiners, Southampton UK 28.10.2023
Blackbriar - A Dark Euphony I usually like to pick a Halloween-esque album for October's album of the month and I have a great one to share with you all. The month had barely begun when I came across BLACKBRIAR's latest album A Dark Euphony. I first came across the gothic, symphonic metal troupe in … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month – October 2023
Whilst Melodic Metal act TEMPERANCE have been around for a while, I came across them for the first time in 2020 with their release of Veridian. Their empowering sounds and excellent musicianship ensured that I stuck around to see what else they had to offer up. I am very glad I did; I quickly discovered … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Temperance – Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt 2
The equivalent of a holiday day in the melodic metal community took place nearly four weeks ago and those who attended this year are still talking excitedly about it. This year Power Metal Quest Fest offered up one of the strongest line-ups in the festival’s history with legendary DYNAZTY headlining, returning to the UK for … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Power Metal Quest Fest 2023 @ The Asylum, Birmingham 30.09.2023
There was lots of excitement and anticipation when DYNAZTY were announced as one of the headliners for Power Metal Quest Fest 2023. Before they took to the stage, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a chat with lead vocalist Nils Molin and bassist/backing vocalist Jonathan Olsson; they spoke about the reception of new songs … Continue reading “We play about four songs from Final Advent and those all went fantastically well live”