ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – JANUARY 2023

Hello and a happy new year to you all. The year has barely begun and already there is already exciting new music. This is great news when putting together the first Rock Out Stand Out Playlist of 2023 so let's see what we have. Some of the music was released before the end of the … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – JANUARY 2023

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 16.10.2022

Hello to you all, apologies for the lateness of this edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. Due to being a small team and with things going on outside the magazine, we will be now releasing the playlist on a monthly basis as opposed to every other week. Not to worry, we will still … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 16.10.2022

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 28.08.2022

Two weeks have gone and it's Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK. Let's hope this latest edition of the playlist provides the ideal soundtrack for this. There have been a lot of releases. There have been albums from THUNDERMOTHER, SOILWORK, GRAVE DIGGER, DYNAZTY, ANTHEA and IRON SAVIOUR so songs from each of these albums … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 28.08.2022

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 21.08.2021

Within these two weeks since the last playlist, live music has made a gallant return after a year and half. There has also been great releases from bands across the board and some great classics from those who have had birthdays. Great single releases have come from RUNNING WILD, EQULIBRIUM, TAKE BREATH, THE RAVEN AGE, … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 21.08.2021

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

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

NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – To Perform Exclusive Live Show via WACKEN:WORLD:WIDE

For the first time in 30 years, the legendary metal festival "Wacken Open Air" won't take place on the famous festival grounds. Instead, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world comes to your home as “Wacken:World:Wide 2020”! German Symphonic and Melodic Metal firestarters BEYOND THE BLACK will share a trailblazing digital stage with bands like Kreator, … Continue reading NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – To Perform Exclusive Live Show via WACKEN:WORLD:WIDE

ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2020

From this point onwards, Rock Out Stand Out are all going to each reveal their album of the month. These can be much loved classics or the newest sounds. These posts will be released on the last day of every month. Lotty: Feuerschwanz - Das elfte Gebot It was an absolute pleasure to review this … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2020

NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – Releases New Single and Music Video for ‘Human’

Photo Credit: Chris Heidrich Today, symphonic metal outfit BEYOND THE BLACK presents their new single, “Humans”, off their new album, Hørizøns - out now via Napalm Records. “Human” features an almost daunting glimpse at the future, but also symbolizes the sophistication of another modern and equally gloomy melodic rock piece. Their new single is a flagship example of bittersweet yet strong … Continue reading NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – Releases New Single and Music Video for ‘Human’

NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – Releases New Single and Lyric Video for ‘Wounded Healer’ feat. Elize Ryd (Amaranthe)

Photo Credit: Chris Heidrich The raw energy of two metal queens merges with the sophistication of a vigorous new arrangement! Melodic metal quintet BEYOND THE BLACK, fronted by exceptional singer Jennifer Haben, present their sonorous third single, “Wounded Healer“ featuring Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), off their upcoming album, Hørizøns, to be released via Napalm Records on June 19th, 2020.  … Continue reading NEWS: BEYOND THE BLACK – Releases New Single and Lyric Video for ‘Wounded Healer’ feat. Elize Ryd (Amaranthe)