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Quest Fest has slowly and deservedly become a household name in terms of being one of the THE events to showcase the best in melodic metal. It has certainly become the equivalent of a particular festive day in that community. This year, it came with a change of city and location, all for the better. … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Quest Fest 2025 @ KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton 18.10.2025
Whilst Quest Fest was a little over two weeks ago now, people are still buzzing about it as if it happened only yesterday. One of the bands that performed was the new warrior clan HEROES OF THE GAUNTLET; they rose to that daunting challenge of being the opening act and conquered it triumphantly. After their … Continue reading “There’s bits in the songs that are recalls to the themes of Gauntlet and the lyrics are based on the game as well.”
There’s a new voyage that you can embark upon right now! This comes in the form of TERRA ATLANTICA’s latest tale Oceans, and it is one that every adventurer should experience in its entirety. So, are you ready to read my thoughts in one of my rare track-by-track reviews? Let’s dive in. It opens with … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Terra Atlantica – Oceans
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with Fantasy Festival that took place at The Hobbit, Southampton nearly three weeks ago. What I did know is that it had nearly sold out, there were going to be bands and plenty of stalls to buy fantasy attire. The moment I stepped into The Hobbit, it was … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Southampton Fantasy Festival @ The Hobbit, Southampton 06.09.2025
TALES OF TIME released their debut EP a few months back; with its thought-provoking lyrics and emotional music, it received recognition from both fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with the band at their show at the iconic Cart & Horses in London. Here's what happened. Hello there, it's … Continue reading “From this point on, we have new directions for songwriting and what we’re going to do”
A few months back, Wolven Power Metal pack LYCANTRHO released their latest album Remnants of Rapture. It received huge recognition and praise from fans and critics alike. Just after the album release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught a chat with lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist James Delbridge where they spoke about the album and its … Continue reading “The whole point of the song is not to give you an answer, it’s meant to be where even if you know the answer, it’s still hard to reconcile it.”
STORMCAST returned towards the end of last year stronger and more robust than ever before. They marked this triumphant return with their eagerly anticipated latest album Tremors in the Ether. Lotty caught up with band founder Mike Angastiniotis and they spoke about the album, the songwriting process, and burnout. Hello, Mike; thanks for joining us. … Continue reading “I had a lot more time to sit and be more mindful on how to structure good songs”
Welcome to the first playlist of 2025. I can’t believe it’s been five years since the dreaded ’Rona, but so much has happened since then, with tours now thriving and new music being released every week. Here’s what’s in store for the first part of 2025. First up, there are a few new albums to … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: January 2025
Symphonic power metallers WINTERAGE are due to appear at Power Metal Quest Fest in a matter of days. Ahead of this, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with members Gabriele Boschi, Daniele Barbarossa, Gianmarco Bambini, and Luca Ghiglione. They spoke about the festival, the complex approach to their sound, and wellbeing. Hello there, … Continue reading “We love to mix many different elements coming from medieval, classical, folk, prog, power metal, and operatic stuff.”
Growing up with autism made me feel like an outsider — particularly when I didn’t understand why people were laughing, angry or upset. No matter what I did, what parts of my appearance I changed or what parts of my attitudes I changed, I never seemed to fit in with my classmates, friends or sometimes family. Autism is often likened … Continue reading YOUR STORIES: How Rock and Metal Music Helped Me as Someone With Autism – Lotty Whittingham