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SKYBLAZER is a musical project started by song-writer and multi-instrumentalist Johannes Frykholm in 2021. The debut album Infinity's Wings is due for release in a matter of days. Ahead of this release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to Johannes about the album, origins of the project, mental health and which video game characters … Continue reading “all the lyrics are about leaving a dark past behind to look forth to a bright tomorrow”
Multi-National Power/Symphonic Metal act LOST DAWNING are new on the scene. They released their latest EP Embers Of Dusk before 2022 ended and with it receiving high praise, it's clear they are ones to watch out for. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Phillipa Sztencel and drummer/band founder Daniel Engström about … Continue reading “It’s also an encapsulation of how the band came together”
Have you ever been so keen to share the news about something fantastic to the point where you can't hold it in anymore? This is how I felt when listening to Fire Storm, the hot and fiery single from rising Power Metal stars BATTLE BORN. Like many of their fans and followers, I was aware … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Battle Born – Fire Storm
BATTLE BORN are rising stars in power metal and their set at Power Metal Quest Fest is proof of why that is. They have also released their new single Fire Storm, which you can check out below. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham caught up with the band not long after their set where they … Continue reading “You know what’s better than one dragon? Two dragons.”
FELLOWSHIP have performed few shows and they have gained a clan following in the short space of time. In the middle of Power Metal Quest Fest, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Matthew Corry, guitarist Brad Wosko and drummer Callum Tuffen about their set, which bands they are looking forward to … Continue reading “don’t compromise on who you are as a person”
After a hiatus, Yorkshire based Power Metallers SELLSWORD are back, and they make their debut show with their new vocalist at the mighty Power Metal Quest Fest. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham sent some questions to them, bassist Tom Keeley and guitarist Henry Mahy answered the call. They speak about their upcoming appearance, mental … Continue reading “Get ready for an almighty siege! HUZZAH!”
Dynazty - Final Advent To honour the fifteen anniversary of Sophie Lancaster's passing, the theme for this album of the month is Proud To Be You. So my choice for this month was a no brainer for me; I had the pleasure of reviewing DYNAZTY's Final Advent and it quickly became an album I could … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month August 2022
When I first heard DYNAZTY through their album The Firesign, I didn’t know what it was but I couldn’t get into it. No matter how many times I had listened to it. When The Dark Delight came out in 2020, that was the album that hooked me onto this band’s bold and strong sounds. Final … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dynazty – Final Advent
FELLOWSHIP are a new troupe of questers that are due to release the debut tale The Saberlight Chronicles. It's a mighty tale that will have you fully immersed. Ahead of it's release, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist Matthew Corry about the album, mental health and who would join him on … Continue reading “It very much uses that high fantasy setting as an allegory of the healing power of self belief and the nature of methods to conquer ones mental health.”
WARLOCK A.D. are due to make their festival debut in nearly a month’s time; to give you a taste of what to expect, they released their first chapter Book I: The Resurrection. It’s a collection of their tales about their many adventures across the infinite multiverse. Prepare yourselves for a mighty quest with this new … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Warlock A.D. – Book I: The Resurrection