ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2023

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

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

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 1

In the words of BON JOVI, we're half way there. You know what that means, it's time to reveal what albums have made my year so far. In fact, there have been so many great releases that it seemed logical to do this post in two parts. I am revealing these in the order they … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 1

“It was change from seeing Pennywise, the zombies and a Mummy”

NANOWAR OF STEEL opened up for TRAGEDY on their tour a month ago. It was their first time in the UK and give then reception they received, it's safe to say they will be back. Once she had enquired about gluten free options on the pirate ship in Sober, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham … Continue reading “It was change from seeing Pennywise, the zombies and a Mummy”

LIVE REPORT: Tragedy and Nanowar Of Steel @ Thekla, Bristol 29.04.2023

There are many words that go together quite well; one combination I didn’t expect to be using consists of the following: boat, barn owl, IKEA and glitter. If you attended the Bristol date of the tour featuring Disco Covers band TRAGEDY and Parody Metal act NANOWAR OF STEEL, this combination of words will make a … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Tragedy and Nanowar Of Steel @ Thekla, Bristol 29.04.2023

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Albums Of The Month – March 2023

Well, this has been a first for me. Being so stumped between two albums to choose between for my album of the month. They are both completely different styles of music yet both contain a portfolio of brilliantly put together ear worms and I have found myself going back to these albums repeatedly. In fact, … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Albums Of The Month – March 2023

“There are no boundaries, it’s whatever comes to our minds and we try to materialise them into songs. It can be anything.”

NANOWAR OF STEEL kick off their tour today to promote their latest record Dislike To False Metal, it's an album that is being cherished by fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to band's bassist Gatto Panceri 666 about the album, their tour and mental health. Hello Gatto, how are you? … Continue reading “There are no boundaries, it’s whatever comes to our minds and we try to materialise them into songs. It can be anything.”

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – MARCH 2023

A month is gone by meaning the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist is now here and there are great ones. HEIDEVOLK, NANOWAR OF STEEL, TRAGEDY, NEGATORY EFFECT, FROZEN CROWN, THOSE DAMN CROWS, MOTORHEAD and AVATAR all released new albums this month so songs from those can be found on the list. … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – MARCH 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: Nanowar Of Steel – Dislike To False Metal

Ever come across something so brilliant and full of detail that you want to blurt it all out at once but don't want to give away too much in case you reveal spoilers? NANOWAR OF STEEL's upcoming album Dislike To False Metal has this effect. Like with previous albums, you have no idea what's coming … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nanowar Of Steel – Dislike To False Metal

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – February 2023

A month has flown by meaning the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out playlist is now available. It's full of great ones. In the past month there have been album releases from CELESTIAL WIZARD, TWILIGHT FORCE, KATATONIA, DARK SARAH, MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERA, REXORIA, XANDRIA and DELAIN so expect to see songs from … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – February 2023