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Power Metal darlings BATTLE BORN are going from strength to strength. They released their debut album Blood, Fire, Magic & Steel earlier this year which was promoted by one of their most anticipated UK tours to date. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with lead vocalist Jack Reynolds a couple of months after … Continue reading “If you listen closely, it’s about the transformation into someone who feels strong, powerful and doesn’t rely on the approval of others.”
Those in the power metal circuit may well be aware of newcomers ALL FOR METAL, it's been hard to miss. They have been hollering battle cries since before the end of last year which has caused anticipation in the air. A lot of us wondered if there would be an album and low behold, there … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: All For Metal – Legends
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
EXCALION have been on my radar for quite some time, I originally discovered them in my time on the Sound Riot Records street team back in the early ‘00’s and was given a copy of their debut album Primal Exhale, which includes the magnificent A Moment In the Spotlight (if you have not heard this … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Excalion – Once Upon A Time
ELVENKING are back with a brand-new tale that will take the listener on a great journey. ELVENKING have been on my radar for the past few years now and have been a casual listener of theirs. They have an intriguing sound that gets the balance of complex and simple just right. Their upcoming tale Reader … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Elvenking – Reader Of The Runes – Rapture
Even though Power Metal troupe SAINT DEAMON have been around since 2006, they are a recent discovery to me. They are due to release their upcoming chapter League Of The Serpent which is a tale of twists and turns yet you are happy to take part in this great voyage. This is also my first … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Deamon – League Of The Serpent
Ever been absorbed into a great story that you can't put the book down? Well, the latest chapter titled Battle Of Ice from MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERA is the album equivalent of that. It continues from the original story Marco Garau wrote himself, it follows from the end of the first chapter The Golden Pentacle. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Marco Garau’s Magic Opera – Battle Of Ice
You don’t often see Power and Death metal in the same sentence but CELESTIAL WIZARD are one of the latest bands to include this fusion. There are battle cries coming from the mountains of Colorado through their latest release Winds Of Cosmos. It’s one of the more interesting releases I have come across and I … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Celestial Wizard – Winds Of Cosmos
VIIRTAAN RISE are brand new on the horizon. They released their first single before the new year began and it is already receiving praise. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to founder/guitarist/backing vocalist Jack Stanley about the band's sound, future plans for the band, mental health and his dream quest team. For those who … Continue reading “I had never been good at writing books or anything so I turned to writing lyrics which lead to a full record that we are working on.”
ENERGEMA have released their latest EP Hunter Of Immortals with new vocalist Ryan Thomson at the helm. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham grabbed a quick chat with Ryan about the EP, his time in the band and mental health. Hello Ryan, thanks for joining Rock Out Stand Out. So the band name Energema, does … Continue reading “A lot of fast guitars and high vocals; think bands like DragonForce and Twilight Force.”