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We now present the final playlist of the year. It's a mixture of Lotty and Martin's choices of their top albums and singles of the year. There are also some Christmas themed songs within there too. Martin's choices include SCAR SYMMETRY, MYSTFALL, KAMELOT and PROMETHIUM. Lotty's choices include MYKUR, EXIT EDEN, NANOWAR OF STEEL and … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2023
Wow, where has the year gone? It only seems like yesterday I was putting together my Top 10 for 2022. 2023 overall has had it share of challenges and difficulties and as always, music finds you exactly when you need it, and there have been some phenomenal releases this year which makes it that much … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums of 2023
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
Not only is it the end of the month, but the start of September means the beginning of cosy evenings, fallen leaves on the ground, pumpkin spice lattes, and lots of new music. As we slowly transition into the autumn season, let’s look at what’s on offer. First off, power metal darlings FIREWIND have a … Continue reading Rock Out Stand Out Playlist – September 2023
A month has flown by meaning the latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out playlist is now available. It's full of great ones. In the past month there have been album releases from CELESTIAL WIZARD, TWILIGHT FORCE, KATATONIA, DARK SARAH, MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERA, REXORIA, XANDRIA and DELAIN so expect to see songs from … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – February 2023
Melodic Metal outfit TEMPERANCE released two albums during the COVID pandemic and with touring back in full swing, had the challenge of promoting two albums on one tour. On the London date of this tour, Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to guitarist/vocalist Marco Pastorino about the tour, choosing songs for the setlist and … Continue reading “In every country, every place and every city there is something cool.”
Due to events of the past couple of weeks, we postponed posting the latest playlist to this week. It will be back to normal posting from this point on. In the meantime, if you have been affected by the changes that have happened, feel free to visit our A - Z Mental Health Page and … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 18.09.2022
On Bank Holiday weekends, the following tends to happen; relax, use the extra day to get errands done or work. Unless you’re attending Reading And Leeds Festival, it’s rare for someone to mention they are heading to a gig. That’s exactly how I spend mine; the gig in question was the London date of the … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Temperance, Edge Of Paradise, Hellcats and Carved @ 02 Academy 2 Islington, London UK 28.08.2022