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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
What is Promethium? Named after Prometheus of Greek mythology who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to humans, it is a radioactive metal and was first produced artificially in a nuclear reactor! Perfect name for a band, right? The Lancaster based band originated back in 2007 and have recently released their fifth album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Promethium – Bleeding the Ghost
The sounds of raspy vocals, fast paced drums and slick solos can only mean one thing; BURNING WITCHES are back. Their latest album The Dark Tower is receiving praise from fans and critics alike; judging from the powerful sounds this latest escapade offers up, it’s easy to see why that is. Rise Of Darkness has … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Burning Witches – The Dark Tower
BURNING WITCHES are back with their latest album The Dark Tower which is all about the blood countess Lady Bathory. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a chat with vocalist Laura Guldemond about the record, mental health and her vocal style. Here's what happened. Photo Credit: Martin Rahn The Dark Tower is your first … Continue reading “When you know what you want to sing about, that’s really important.”
RITES TO RUIN played Power Metal Quest Fest over a week ago and gave a great set. After their set, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to band's lead vocalist Krissie Kirby about their set, who she has enjoyed watching, mental health and who her dream collaboration team would be. Here's what happened. Photo … Continue reading “It made sense to write a cheesy D&D song”
Fury - Born To Sin Whilst this album only came out last week, I have wholeheartedly been enjoying it all month long. The fourth studio album by FURY is a blistering assault on the senses from start to finish. There is a wide variety of influences that come to fruition throughout which enables this release … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Album Of The Month March 2022
The West Midlands are renowned for being the birthplace of Heavy Metal. As the decades have passed there is no dilution of the pool of talent that continues to emerge to this day. One such band is FURY, who clearly have a love of that traditional sound. Even after a decade of existence they continue … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Fury – Born To Sin
One of the stalwart acts of the NWOBHM scene and now approaching their fifth decade, SAXON aren’t showing any signs of complacency or of slowing down as they prepare to unleash their 23rd album upon the world which covers not only modern-day affairs but historical accolades too. Carpe Diem (Seize The Day) most certainly lives … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Saxon – Carpe Diem
Satan’s Hollow as a venue is really fitting not just in name but in its charm. The stage itself is in the middle of the room and usually serves purpose as a dancefloor for club nights. With the bands being in the centre it allows you the ability to watch the band from all sides … Continue reading Live Report: Dendera, A New Tomorrow & Steel Mage – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester 15.10.2021
MANIMAL have been on my radar for a while now, I hadn't sat down and listened to them until recently. They are due to unleash chaos and pandemonium with their upcoming concoction Armageddon. If the actual Armageddon is anything like what this album puts across, I would be thrilled and ready for the ride. It … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Manimal – Armageddon