WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Albums of 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

“This is exciting because it shows how different people think about music and lyrics”

MEGAHERZ were pioneers alongside RAMMSTIEN and OOMPH during the rise of Industrial Metal. They have released In Teufels Namen which shows they don't plan on stopping there. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead guitarist Christian 'X-Ti' Bystron about the album, the biggest change he has noticed over the decades with regards to … Continue reading “This is exciting because it shows how different people think about music and lyrics”

ALBUM REVIEW: Megaherz – In Teufels Namen

Neue Deutsche Härte translates to New German Toughness; alongside OOMPH! and RAMMSTEIN, MEGAHERZ co-initiated this movement. Whilst they formed in 1993, their latest album In Teufels Namen (EN:  In The Devil’s Name) is my first experience of them. From listening to the sounds of this record, it makes me wonder why I didn’t listen to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Megaherz – In Teufels Namen

ALBUM REVIEW: Heartlay – Attack and Agony

This band has combined some of my favourite things together. It’s a combination I never thought would happen but I’m so glad it did. There is synth, there is industrial techno, there is screaming and some rock. I am reminded of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, NINE INCH NAILS as well as TOOL and GUNSHIP and I … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heartlay – Attack and Agony

Album Review: Eternal Halloween – Eternal Halloween

Even though Christmas is just around the corner for some of us, imagine listening to a record that will guarantee its Halloween all year round. This treacherous group of condemned souls and proletarians are ETERNAL HALLOWEEN, their self titled release of destruction will cause more than untold misery and despair on whoever listens to it. … Continue reading Album Review: Eternal Halloween – Eternal Halloween