ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 05.02.2022

We are now into February, and Spring has arrived. This is not only the start of rebirth, rejuvenation, resurrection and regrowth in Nature but something we can all embrace physically and mentally too. With the long nights becoming shorter and also being able to enjoy getting out and about again. It means it is also … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 05.02.2022

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 18.12.2021

We are presenting our last playlist of 2021 to you before closing up for the year. This is a mixture of top three/four albums and singles chosen by some of our team members this year. Jacob's albums choices include GOJIRA's Fortitude, Ominous from LAKE OF TEARS, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY with their album Maere and … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 18.12.2021

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums Of 2021

One thing we can all be grateful of the pandemic for is that it gave artists and musicians of varying levels of grandeur to continue creating that thing that we all love: music. Selecting a Top 10 Albums when there has been so much released this past year was never going to be an easy … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Martin’s Top 10 Albums Of 2021

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 12.06.2021

In the words of BON JOVI 'woah, we're halfway there' and that is the theme of this edition of the playlist. Editors Lotty, Martin and Jacob put their brains together and selected songs from albums that have made their year so far. They also agreed on the last five songs together. Jacob's album choices included … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 12.06.2021

ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – April 2021

Another month has been and gone, it's time for our team members to reveal what albums have made their month. Stefan: Epica - Ωmega Ωmega … What a way to make this year’s music releases Epic! EPICA, one of the Symphonic Metal world’s finest and best bands released their highly anticipated eigth studio album Ωmega … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – April 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: Therion – Leviathan

Whatever end of the metal music spectrum you prefer, THERION are a hard name to miss. I knew the band name but never sat down to listen to them until now. After hearing the epic sounds of their latest album Leviathan, it makes me wonder why I hadn’t started listening to them sooner. As mentioned, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Therion – Leviathan

“This time both fans and critics seem very pleased and we’re happy for that.”

For decades THERION have been blowing fans and critics away with their sounds. Their latest offering Leviathan is no exception. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to band vocalist Thomas Vikström about Leviathan, the creating process during a pandemic and what songs he is looking forward to playing live when bands can tour again. … Continue reading “This time both fans and critics seem very pleased and we’re happy for that.”

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 23.01.2021

Two weeks are up, meaning it's time to update the Rock Out Stand Out Playlist. Without further ado, here is what you can expect. Orden Ogan, Bloodbound, Cellar Darling, Storm Seeker, Epica, Metalite, Bonfire, Accept, Black Light Discipline and Brothers Of Metal have all released new singles to promote current or upcoming albums so expect … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 23.01.2021

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 19.12.2020

For the last playlist of the year, we have done something a little bit different. There are the usual releases that have come out in the past two weeks; bands include Epica, Take Breath, Grimgotts, Therion, Arion, Korpkilanni and Sirenia. Some of our team members revealed their top ten albums in posts this week. A … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 19.12.2020