“We try to honour the original intent of these songs and hopefully enhance them as well.”

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.”

ALBUM REVIEW: Devildriver – Dealing with Demons Vol. II

DEVILDRIVER is one of the most infamous American heavy metal bands and has been bringing out chunky melodic classics since the early 2000s.  While it’s clear that the band have a natural song-writing ability, it’s their lack of personality and identity which has left them as a mid-card festival band which is a shame as … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Devildriver – Dealing with Demons Vol. II

ALBUM REVIEW: Ad Infinitum – Chapter III: Downfall

Since the release of their debut Chapter I: Monarchy in 2020, I have kept rising stars AD INFINITUM on my radar. It's been a fantastic experience watching the band go from strength to strength in their career so far and they are about to unleash the next chapter of their next saga. Chapter III: Downfall … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ad Infinitum – Chapter III: Downfall

“We wanted to mix things up.”

Rising stars AD INFINITUM have been causing a storm since 2020 when they released Chapter I: Monarchy and continue to do so. They are due to release their latest record Chapter III: Downfall which consists of a mixed bag of songs in their signature style. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to drummer Niklas … Continue reading “We wanted to mix things up.”

“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.”

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

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Powerwolf Cover Alice Cooper Classic

When a new single is so good that a social media post doesn't do it enough justice, I write a new single review. When I first heard POWERWOLF's cover of Alice Cooper classic Poison, I was taken on an unexpected nostalgia trip. It didn't feel right calling it a new single, a re-imagining or retelling … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Powerwolf Cover Alice Cooper Classic

ALBUM REVIEW: Victorius – Dinosaur Warfare Pt.2 – The Great Ninja War!

Dinosaurs, Ninjas and Power Metal? If this makes you as excited as I am then you are going to love this! Step into an alternate reality where humanity is under attack by an evil space ninja clan. Our protectors: the mystical and magical Dinogods. Herein lies the next instalment from VICTORIUS with their new album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Victorius – Dinosaur Warfare Pt.2 – The Great Ninja War!

“Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

Dwarven clan WIND ROSE have returned with their latest quest Warfront. They have been hard at work for this record and it shows majestically within the gallant songs. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to vocalist Francesco Cavalieri about Warfront, mental health and where the idea to cover Diggy Diggy Hole came from. It's … Continue reading “Maybe they will see themselves in the character that is described in the lyrics”

ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront

Deep in the mines, metal dwarven clan WIND ROSE have been hard at work. Warfront is the latest treasure they are ready to share with long time members of their clan and new adventures eager to join. The hard work has paid off immensely with this record. Let me explain. It starts of with Of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Wind Rose – Warfront