Sophie James

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Sophie James is a veteran music lover and gig-goer from Shropshire. She is a frequent attendee on the thriving West Midlands Gig Scene and, prior to that, London and the Southeast.

She was raised on a diet of ELO, Queen, Lizzy, Quo and Slade when they were regular charters. Sophie lived through NWOBHM, and now revels in the more recent NWOCR. "I adore da Blues."

Her musical gold dust is Judas Priest, a Road to Damascus moment when she first heard them.

"Musical Kryptonite? Yes. Amazing musicians, but sorry, they don’t move me."
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Mystiek / Devil On My Six – A Condensed Contagion of Musical Variety

Metal Reviews
Mystiek drop new single Devil On My Six—a groove-driven hard rock blast with soaring vocals, tight riffs, and infectious energy. Out 15 August 2025.

Halestorm / Everest, A Powerful, Honest Rock Album That Grows With Every Listen

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Halestorm - Everest—a bold, honest rock journey packed with anthems, emotion, and layers that keep growing with every listen.

Europa Reign Pinpoint Where Classic Metal Is In The First Quarter Of The 21st Century

Metal Reviews
Wolverhampton’s Europa Reign explode onto the scene with their debut EP—an electrifying fusion of dual guitar harmonies, cathartic vocals, and Classic Metal power. In five dynamic tracks, they pinpoint where Classic Metal stands in the first quarter of the 21st century.

Gypsy’s Kiss / Piece By Piece Excellence Never Goes Out Of Style

Metal Reviews
Excellence never goes out of style. Gypsy's Kiss return with Piece By Piece, a rich, multi-layered rock album fusing '70s influences with a modern edge. Featuring triple guitars, poetic lyrics, and dynamic musicianship, it’s a bold evolution from their 2021 release and a must-hear for fans of classic and progressive rock.

The Soul Revival / A Potent Force In The New Rock Renaissance At The Giffard Arms

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: The Soul Revival deliver a fiery live set at Giffard Arms, proving they're a fresh, potent voice steering the rock renaissance with energy, soul, and modern classic grit.

The Heavy Souls – A Giffard Sonic Experience Bordering On The Rapturous

Gig Reviews
The Heavy Souls delivered a thunderous blues-rock masterclass at Wolverhampton's Giffard Arms. With soaring vocals, explosive guitar work, and emotional depth, this electrifying live set proved why they're one of the UK's most exciting rising acts.

Marisa And The Moths Impress At KK’s Steel Mill

Gig Reviews
Marisa And The Moths brought their grunge-influenced sound to KK’s Steel Mill, delivering a short but powerful set that left a lasting impression on the crowd.

Star Circus / From The Wreckage – The Melodic Rock Album Of 2025?

Metal Reviews
From The Wreckage by Star Circus fuses '80s glam, AOR, and rich harmonies into a powerful contender for melodic rock album of 2025. Discover the hype.

Inglorious are Back At The Vanguard Of Contagious Pulsating Melodic Rock

Gig Reviews
With a refreshed lineup and unstoppable energy, Inglorious delivered a powerful performance in Wolverhampton—confirming their triumphant return to melodic rock’s front line.

Colossal Apostle / Debut Single The Well A Seductive Slice Of Melodic Psychedelia

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Colossal Apostle make a bold entrance with their debut single The Well, a seductive slice of melodic psychedelia infused with avant-grunge textures and sonic ambition. Featuring swirling guitars, expressive vocals, and immersive production, this track sets the tone for a band unafraid to defy genre boundaries.
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Sophie James

WRITER
Sophie James is a veteran music lover and gig-goer from Shropshire. She is a frequent attendee on the thriving West Midlands Gig Scene and, prior to that, London and the Southeast.

She was raised on a diet of ELO, Queen, Lizzy, Quo and Slade when they were regular charters. Sophie lived through NWOBHM, and now revels in the more recent NWOCR. "I adore da Blues."

Her musical gold dust is Judas Priest, a Road to Damascus moment when she first heard them.

"Musical Kryptonite? Yes. Amazing musicians, but sorry, they don’t move me."
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