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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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.

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.
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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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