“Since it was our first time in every city, it was a special time every night.”

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.”

ALBUM REVIEW: Carved – Ares

Despite having been around since 2007, Italian Symphonic Death Metal act CARVED only came onto my radar in 2022. They were the opening support on TEMPERANCE’s summer tour and their brilliant balance of Symphonic and Death metal caught my attention instantly. They announced that night they played songs off their album Ares which was due … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Carved – Ares

ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – A Dream Of Wilderness

Over a couple of years ago, I decided to really focus on Rock Out Stand Out and take it further. Around the same time, I received a message from a French guitarist who wanted some reviews for his band’s new album. This album became a top ten contender that year, that’s my short way of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – A Dream Of Wilderness

“We reinforced the elements that constitute our style and identity but we also reintegrate new elements”

After receiving well deserved recognition and a record deal from 2019 release Prokopton, Symphonic Melodic Death Metal troupe AEPHANEMER are back and they are due to release their upcoming album A Dream Of Wilderness. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Marion Bascoul about the album, training her vocals for the … Continue reading “We reinforced the elements that constitute our style and identity but we also reintegrate new elements”

ALBUM REVIEW: Exanimis – Marionnettiste

In terms of symphonic death metal Italy has FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Greece has SEPTIC FLESH and now it seems France has the energetic, bombastic and fun EXANIMIS. Here they have channelled the spirit of those that came before, and blended it with equal parts Batman Returns and The Lord Of The Rings to create an experience … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Exanimis – Marionnettiste

NEWS: SEPTICFLESH – Complete Children’s Choir Recordings For Forthcoming Album

Fantastic news from Greek's most promising symphonic death metal export: SEPTICFLESH took another huge step in completing the recordings of their upcoming studio album. The children choir recordings for the new record are done - adding an unique vibe to the album as the band states: "The children choir recordings for the new Septicflesh album have been … Continue reading NEWS: SEPTICFLESH – Complete Children’s Choir Recordings For Forthcoming Album