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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Velvet Rush / New Album Trail Of Gold Is Electrifying, Captivating & Flawless

Metal Reviews
Album review: Velvet Rush’s Trail Of Gold is an electrifying, captivating, and flawless debut. Discover why this German rock band is turning heads in 2025.

The Revenants / New Single She’s A Quean Is A Stark Look At The Oldest Profession

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The Revenants - New single She's A Quean is a slow burner, whose charms slowly but surely infiltrate the senses. A sad observation on 'the oldest profession'.

This Fallen City / New Single Still Alive Is Another Slice Of Black Country Brilliance

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This Fallen City, release their new single Still Alive on Friday 19 September 2025. One is not disappointed. Still Alive is a powerful piece about survival.

Mad Haven / New Single Wasted On You A Summery Tale Of Vexation & Emancipation

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Mad Haven are a vibrant hard rock trio from North Wales who have recently regrouped after a near two-year hiatus. Today sees them follow up with Wasted On You.

It’s Millar Time / Sam Millar Brings Super Summery Rock Vibes To KK’s Steel Mill

Gig Reviews
Gig review: Sam Millar lights up KK’s Steel Mill with infectious summery rock, melodic hooks, and standout showmanship in a powerful live performance set.

Beth Blade Emerges From Darkness With New Album Vintage Rebel X Trauma Bond

Metal Reviews
While the music industry is littered with accounts of survivors, the vast majority are those who have endured multiple (un)healthy and self-destructive decades within the business. Very few, however, can compare to...

The Rebirth of Rock ‘N’ Roll? Jayler Make Their Case at KK’s Steel Mill

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Jayler storm KK’s Steel Mill in a fiery gig that fuels talk of a rock ‘n’ roll rebirth. Read our full review of their explosive set.

Fury / Why I Can’t Let Go Of The Explosive Interceptor

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Why Fury album Interceptor is impossible to let go of: Metal anthems that demand repeat plays in one of the most enjoyable albums I have heard all year

Stone Broken Say Goodbye With Powerful Final Show At KK’s Steel Mill

Gig Reviews
It was with tremendous shock, incomprehension, not to mention sadness tied to the announcement of this KK's Steel Mill gig that the disclosure came that Stone Broken were going to take a...

Meet Black Autumn – Cannock’s Rising Alternative Metal Band Drops Powerful Debut Hold Me Down

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Meet Black Autumn, Cannock’s rising Alternative Metal band. Their debut single Hold Me Down delivers raw energy and promise—stream it now on all platforms.
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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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