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Symphonic metallers ELVELLON released their latest album Ascending in Synergy in May and it’s receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Rock Out Stand Out’s Lotty Whittingham caught up with guitarist Gilbert Gelsdorf and keyboardist Pascal Pannen about the album, the symphonic metal genre, wellbeing, and which Lord Of The Rings characters they would love … Continue reading “It came from the pandemic and from a fresh way of thinking about how you look at yourself.”
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
TEMPERANCE released their latest instalment Hermitage - Daruma's Eyes Pt 2 over a month ago and it's understandably receiving high praise from fans and critics alike. Before the album release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to the band's newest vocalist Kristin Starkey about her joining the band, the album, mental health and who … Continue reading “That was one of the hardest to record but everything else fit well and it was hard because I had to learn it and record it at the same time.”
Whilst Melodic Metal act TEMPERANCE have been around for a while, I came across them for the first time in 2020 with their release of Veridian. Their empowering sounds and excellent musicianship ensured that I stuck around to see what else they had to offer up. I am very glad I did; I quickly discovered … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Temperance – Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt 2
AEPHANEMER have been gaining recognition as rising stars in metal and they recently embarked upon their first tour of the UK and Ireland. On the Bournemouth date of the tour, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Marion Bascoul and lead guitarist Martin Hamiche about the tour, mental health and their … Continue reading “Since it was our first time in every city, it was a special time every night.”
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”
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
I first encountered KAMELOT when they released The Black Halo album way back in 2005. I was relatively new to the world of Power and Symphonic metal and KAMELOT were amongst the first bands that I discovered. Suffice to say that album is amongst my Top 10 favourite albums of all-time and I have followed … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Kamelot – The Awakening
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
It's been a month since TRAGEDY and NANOWAR OF STEEL toured the UK together yet the fresh memories from the show only make it seem like yesterday. On the Bristol date of the tour, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a chat with lead vocalist and lead guitarist Mo'Royce Peterson about the tour, their … Continue reading “We try to honour the original intent of these songs and hopefully enhance them as well.”