Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications   A collective of musicians from the early-2000’s era have come together to form a remarkable supergroup of sorts: alltheprettythings. The band includes: vocalist Logan Tabor (Mood Mechanics), guitarist Tristan Matthew (Newlands, Chiodos), drummer Jeremy Bryan (Alesana), guitarist Worth Weaver (He Is Legend, Thousand Foot Krutch).   Since 2022 the band has released some songs (“ Gimmie One (Little Love) ,” “ Carousel ,”    “ A New Forever ,”    “ Teenage Lines ,” " Every Now And Then ," and others) that have received affirming, positive feedback; now, the full album showcasing the Wilmington, North Carolina group’s exceptional diverse talent and reputable experience will be released Aug. 21.    prose is an epic 10-song journey which is full of emo nostalgia as well as fresh modern heavy rock stylings that will surely take listeners to the hot summer Warped Tour days when bands would walk around an...

  Bio     Hospital Brute is a four-piece band that formed in the Marion, Ohio area by Preston Bender and William Adkins in the summer of 2023. The two met one year prior and eventually decided on combining musical inclinations into a serious project.    They began playing with Jaxson Greenawalt in July of 2023 and quickly found steady footing with the prodigal drummer. The trio played shows for a couple months, where they would see their future bassist Bronson Gamble, a pivotal piece of Hospital Brute's story. It was Gamble's house and practice space in Meeker, Ohio that Adkins and Bender met for the first time. Gamble had the musical chops and the will to be in a great band, so naturally they all fit in perfectly.    After finding the lineup, the band had the privilege of being introduced to Rod Weaver who, out of his garage, runs Planet Weaver Studios and has helped Hospital Brute immensely in giving a space to practice and record music in Marion....

  Album This Saturday, July 27  The Light  EP will officially be released as part of Sourblood’s CD Release Show presented by Purely Insane Productions and The Big Wazu at King Of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio. The lineup includes support from: Liquid6teen, A Scarred Existence, Tell Me Nothing, Illusions.  You can get tickets here now . Review By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications If you’re a fan of metal and heavy rock, then this EP will end up in your playlist on repeat. Columbus, Ohio’s Sourblood is no stranger to the music scene, after all, they formed in 2004, and they come through on top yet again with five undeniably phenomenal songs. Each song on The Light will pull you in and keep your interest from start to finish: with the catchy guitars and hardcore vocals of “Set Me Free,” the heavy breakdowns with growls, screams and clean vocals in “Rewind,” the ominous dark groovy metalcore of “Chains Of Hate,” the keys that introduce, interlude and close “Afraid and Alone” t...

  Album Gothenburg, Sweden power metal band HammerFall will release their 13th studio album Avenge The Fallen (Nuclear Blast) on Aug. 9.    Pre-order the album here:   https://hammerfall.bfan.link/avenge-the-fallen.ema . Review By Steve Jones, OOTB Publications  It’s been a long time since I’ve written for Out Of The Blue . I’d like to take a minute to thank Neil for inviting me to review the new HammerFall album, Avenge The Fallen . Let me tell you I was excited to hear the synthesizer in the introduction to the album’s title track “Avenge the Fallen.” “Hail to the King” and “Hope Springs Eternal“ offered some very creative old-school metal for those into epic tales of glory and servitude. I couldn’t help but be lifted by the overall tone of this album with its crispy guitar work blazing, drum beats and soaring vocals. I definitely recommend listening to this album. If you are into classic metal styles, download HammerFall Avenge The Fallen or maybe even ...

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications   Florida’s Lydia Can’t Breathe just released groovy, rocking new single “Lifted” and with it, they’re not holding back on their love for “flower.” The band is currently on the road with the Might Be Insane Tour and will also perform at this weekend’s Inkcarceration in Mansfield, Ohio. In this interview with OOTB, vocalist Kyle Bolduc discusses their longevity, live shows, new stuff on the way and more. Your music has a lot of diversity, a little something for everyone—from heavy in “ Sheep ” and “ Killerz ” to somewhat lighter in “ Sick Now ” and “ Please Be Over ”to even lighter in “ Might Be Insane ,” but overall, a little metal, a little hard rock—what influences the band to have such a diverse range of styles (even a wide range all within one song itself) when writing and why do you choose that approach?   The band appreciates all genres and styles of music, which is probably the main reason we write the way we do. We als...

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications   Turning away from today’s modern, contemporary sound of typical rock-and-roll, The Stabbing Jabs have reintroduced and captured the gritty punk rock vibes and vintage sound of previous eras (The Stooges, MC5, Black Flag) with their stand-out 11-song must hear self-titled debut on Reptilian Records, just released and now available.    The Stabbing Jabs are: vocalist Peter Aaron (Chrome Cranks, since 1988), guitarists William G. Weber (Chrome Cranks, GG Allin & The Murder Junkies) and Chris Donnelly (Gang Green), drummer Andrew Jody (Barrence Whitfield & The Savages), and bassist Jamie Morrison (Motorbike).    Hailing from The Queen City, The Stabbing Jabs’ singer Peter Aaron discusses how the band came to be, their genre style choice and more in this interview with OOTB. Watch the video for “Radiation Love”   Stabbing Jabs’ sound has an early archaic in-your-face punk rock grit, with industri...

  Faith in Failure, hailing from Columbus, Ohio, is a dynamic and genre-defying band that seamlessly blends elements of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and metal. Formed by a group of passionate musicians, their sound is characterized by powerful vocals, intricate guitar work, and a rhythm section that creates a solid foundation for their emotionally charged lyrics. With a commitment to authenticity and a penchant for pushing musical boundaries, Faith in Failure has carved a unique niche in the music scene. Their live performances are known for their intensity and raw energy, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression. As they continue to evolve and experiment with their sound, Faith in Failure remains a force to be reckoned with in the vibrant and diverse music landscape. Faith in Failure recently headlined The Mid-Summer Metal in Brilliant, Ohio and performed in Parkersburg, West Virginia at the Amputee Charity Fun Fest as well as at the Melodic MashUp sho...