Sophie James
@sophie-james.bsky.social
Full Time Rock Chick.
Reviewer @ MetalTalk
Reviewer @ MetalTalk
Album Review: Halestorm - Everest—a bold, honest rock journey packed with anthems, emotion, and layers that keep growing with every listen.
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August 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
My thoughts on Marisa & The Moths supporting Inglorious on their recent excursion.
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Marisa And The Moths Impress At KK's Steel Mill
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.
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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.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My thoughts on Marisa & The Moths supporting Inglorious on their recent excursion.
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Out today is the phenomenal second album from Star Circus
PSB my delirious ramblings in which I've gone so far as to call it THE Melodic Rock Album of the Year!!
But don't take my word for it, listen for yourselves
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PSB my delirious ramblings in which I've gone so far as to call it THE Melodic Rock Album of the Year!!
But don't take my word for it, listen for yourselves
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Star Circus / From The Wreckage - The Melodic Rock Album Of 2025?
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.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Out today is the phenomenal second album from Star Circus
PSB my delirious ramblings in which I've gone so far as to call it THE Melodic Rock Album of the Year!!
But don't take my word for it, listen for yourselves
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PSB my delirious ramblings in which I've gone so far as to call it THE Melodic Rock Album of the Year!!
But don't take my word for it, listen for yourselves
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Inglorious are Back At The Vanguard Of Contagious Pulsating Melodic Rock
With a refreshed lineup and unstoppable energy, Inglorious delivered a powerful performance in Wolverhampton—confirming their triumphant return to melodic rock’s front line.
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With a refreshed lineup and unstoppable energy, Inglorious delivered a powerful performance in Wolverhampton—confirming their triumphant return to melodic rock’s front line.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
PSB my thoughts on the latest Tarja Live opus.
Pretty Damn Excellent it is too.
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Pretty Damn Excellent it is too.
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Tarja / Circus Life Is Nothing Short Of Spectacular
Tarja’s Circus Life – Live In Bucharest is nothing short of spectacular—a raw, one-take Symphonic Metal masterclass featuring soaring vocals, rich arrangements, and pure emotion.
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Tarja’s Circus Life – Live In Bucharest is nothing short of spectacular—a raw, one-take Symphonic Metal masterclass featuring soaring vocals, rich arrangements, and pure emotion.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
PSB my thoughts on the latest Tarja Live opus.
Pretty Damn Excellent it is too.
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Pretty Damn Excellent it is too.
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The Soulful Live Blues Power Of Eddie & The Wolves
Eddie & The Wolves brought their signature soulful blues-rock energy to The Giffard Arms, captivating the crowd with rich harmonies, gritty riffs, and a powerful stage presence.
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Eddie & The Wolves brought their signature soulful blues-rock energy to The Giffard Arms, captivating the crowd with rich harmonies, gritty riffs, and a powerful stage presence.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
AK & The Red Kites Soar Live At The Giffard Arms
AK & The Red Kites electrified The Giffard Arms with a powerhouse performance blending swampy blues, classic rock, and high-energy grooves.
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AK & The Red Kites electrified The Giffard Arms with a powerhouse performance blending swampy blues, classic rock, and high-energy grooves.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Review: Kickin Valentina - Raw Trax, B-Sides and Bootlegs
Kickin Valentina roar back with Raw Trax, B-Sides and Bootlegs, a fierce mix of unreleased studio cuts, raw live recordings, and killer demos. Out May 2, 2025!
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Kickin Valentina roar back with Raw Trax, B-Sides and Bootlegs, a fierce mix of unreleased studio cuts, raw live recordings, and killer demos. Out May 2, 2025!
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May 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Until now, you never realised just how much you needed a German Symphonic Hillbilly Folk Metal version of Gangnam Style in your life.
Bonkers Mental Brilliant!
Enough to give me Eurovision Fever.
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Bonkers Mental Brilliant!
Enough to give me Eurovision Fever.
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April 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Until now, you never realised just how much you needed a German Symphonic Hillbilly Folk Metal version of Gangnam Style in your life.
Bonkers Mental Brilliant!
Enough to give me Eurovision Fever.
youtu.be/j0U769v6acU3
Bonkers Mental Brilliant!
Enough to give me Eurovision Fever.
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PSB the second part of my account of events at The Giffard last Saturday.
Tender Vendetta Return With Sleazy Grunge Fury At The Giffard
Tender Vendetta. An explosive return with sleazy grunge fury at The Giffard, Wolverhampton—joined by Pretty Shivers for a genre-fusing opening for Sam Millar.
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Tender Vendetta. An explosive return with sleazy grunge fury at The Giffard, Wolverhampton—joined by Pretty Shivers for a genre-fusing opening for Sam Millar.
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April 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
PSB the second part of my account of events at The Giffard last Saturday.
Having avoided listening to the teasers that had been drip-fed, absorbing this as a complete package proved the best way to delve into this most impressive work.
The songwriting stands out, closer Still is a showstopper.
An album you can cherish and revel in
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The songwriting stands out, closer Still is a showstopper.
An album you can cherish and revel in
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God Shaped Hole
Those Damn Crows · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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April 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Having avoided listening to the teasers that had been drip-fed, absorbing this as a complete package proved the best way to delve into this most impressive work.
The songwriting stands out, closer Still is a showstopper.
An album you can cherish and revel in
open.spotify.com/album/2VH2Br...
The songwriting stands out, closer Still is a showstopper.
An album you can cherish and revel in
open.spotify.com/album/2VH2Br...
Sam Millar / The Perfect Soundtrack To A Giffard Arms Summer Evening
Sam Millar. A triumphant Wolverhampton return delivers melodic '80s-inspired rock, unforgettable choruses, and a feel-good vibe at The Giffard Arms. Catch the magic live!
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Sam Millar. A triumphant Wolverhampton return delivers melodic '80s-inspired rock, unforgettable choruses, and a feel-good vibe at The Giffard Arms. Catch the magic live!
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April 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Ward XVI / Psychoberrie’s Final Chapter Begins With Blood Is The New Black
Ward XVI return with their darkly theatrical new single Blood Is The New Black, a chilling taste of what's to come in their twisted trilogy finale, ID3NTITY.
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Ward XVI return with their darkly theatrical new single Blood Is The New Black, a chilling taste of what's to come in their twisted trilogy finale, ID3NTITY.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A sad day as the metal world bids farewell to Steve Göldby
I'm sure the day will not go quietly, he never did anything quietly, such was his effervescent force.
Please read this superb chronicle of how he formed & shaped MetalTalk.
He will be very hugely missed 🤘🏻😢🤘🏻
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I'm sure the day will not go quietly, he never did anything quietly, such was his effervescent force.
Please read this superb chronicle of how he formed & shaped MetalTalk.
He will be very hugely missed 🤘🏻😢🤘🏻
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Steve Göldby / His Role In Evolution Of UK Metal Media
RIP Steve Göldby. MetalTalk’s rise from side project to a Heavy Metal media legacy that reshaped UK metal journalism forever. This is a lasting legacy.
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RIP Steve Göldby. MetalTalk’s rise from side project to a Heavy Metal media legacy that reshaped UK metal journalism forever. This is a lasting legacy.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A sad day as the metal world bids farewell to Steve Göldby
I'm sure the day will not go quietly, he never did anything quietly, such was his effervescent force.
Please read this superb chronicle of how he formed & shaped MetalTalk.
He will be very hugely missed 🤘🏻😢🤘🏻
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I'm sure the day will not go quietly, he never did anything quietly, such was his effervescent force.
Please read this superb chronicle of how he formed & shaped MetalTalk.
He will be very hugely missed 🤘🏻😢🤘🏻
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Fantastic new track from KING HERD
A significant evolution in the songwriting department, the melodic arrangement draws you in until they hit you with that hook
So much more going on in the elaborate arrangement to let wash over you
Going to be a live favourite
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A significant evolution in the songwriting department, the melodic arrangement draws you in until they hit you with that hook
So much more going on in the elaborate arrangement to let wash over you
Going to be a live favourite
open.spotify.com/track/1aWp3F...
In the Light
King Herd · In the Light · Song · 2025
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April 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Fantastic new track from KING HERD
A significant evolution in the songwriting department, the melodic arrangement draws you in until they hit you with that hook
So much more going on in the elaborate arrangement to let wash over you
Going to be a live favourite
open.spotify.com/track/1aWp3F...
A significant evolution in the songwriting department, the melodic arrangement draws you in until they hit you with that hook
So much more going on in the elaborate arrangement to let wash over you
Going to be a live favourite
open.spotify.com/track/1aWp3F...
Out now is Revolution the debut album from Katie & The Bad Sign
Hugely engaging, guitar driven & keyboard textured blues infused rock
Her rich husky & deep tones makes for a distinctive sound
A most repeatable & hugely enjoyable listen
open.spotify.com/album/4COnv5...
Hugely engaging, guitar driven & keyboard textured blues infused rock
Her rich husky & deep tones makes for a distinctive sound
A most repeatable & hugely enjoyable listen
open.spotify.com/album/4COnv5...
Revolution
Katie & The Bad Sign · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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April 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Out now is Revolution the debut album from Katie & The Bad Sign
Hugely engaging, guitar driven & keyboard textured blues infused rock
Her rich husky & deep tones makes for a distinctive sound
A most repeatable & hugely enjoyable listen
open.spotify.com/album/4COnv5...
Hugely engaging, guitar driven & keyboard textured blues infused rock
Her rich husky & deep tones makes for a distinctive sound
A most repeatable & hugely enjoyable listen
open.spotify.com/album/4COnv5...
Stoneload / Dead And Buried: A Distorted Reimagination Of Stoner Blues
Explore Dead And Buried by Stoneload, a heavy stoner blues debut merging grunge, thrash, and raw emotion into 15 ferocious tracks. Stream now on Spotify.
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Explore Dead And Buried by Stoneload, a heavy stoner blues debut merging grunge, thrash, and raw emotion into 15 ferocious tracks. Stream now on Spotify.
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April 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Out now from Smith & Kotzen
Even at this early stage its a grand testimony to their individual & collective ability where the more restrained compositions impress most
Standout Beyond The Pale evolves from a dreamy expression into an ascendance of 6 string sublimity
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Even at this early stage its a grand testimony to their individual & collective ability where the more restrained compositions impress most
Standout Beyond The Pale evolves from a dreamy expression into an ascendance of 6 string sublimity
open.spotify.com/album/4DrcsD...
Black Light / White Noise
Smith/Kotzen · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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April 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Out now from Smith & Kotzen
Even at this early stage its a grand testimony to their individual & collective ability where the more restrained compositions impress most
Standout Beyond The Pale evolves from a dreamy expression into an ascendance of 6 string sublimity
open.spotify.com/album/4DrcsD...
Even at this early stage its a grand testimony to their individual & collective ability where the more restrained compositions impress most
Standout Beyond The Pale evolves from a dreamy expression into an ascendance of 6 string sublimity
open.spotify.com/album/4DrcsD...
My thoughts on The Original Wanted & Colossal Apostle who supported Bobbie Dazzle at the Giffard Arms Wolverhampton last weekend.
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The Original Wanted And Colossal Apostle / A Sonic Blitz At The Giffard Arms
The Giffard Arms roared with The Original Wanted and Colossal Apostle in a sold-out sonic blitz of glam, grunge, and unforgettable live rock music energy.
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The Giffard Arms roared with The Original Wanted and Colossal Apostle in a sold-out sonic blitz of glam, grunge, and unforgettable live rock music energy.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My thoughts on The Original Wanted & Colossal Apostle who supported Bobbie Dazzle at the Giffard Arms Wolverhampton last weekend.
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Bobbie Dazzle / The Lady's On Fire, Let Her Inspire You
Bobbie Dazzle brings glam rock glory to The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton. A dazzling, high-energy show proves the lady’s on fire—let her inspire you!
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Bobbie Dazzle brings glam rock glory to The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton. A dazzling, high-energy show proves the lady’s on fire—let her inspire you!
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March 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reposted by Sophie James
The Damn Truth / A Band Revelling In Irrepressible Creativity
The Damn Truth unleash self-titled fourth album. Soul nourishing, heartwarming...I have found it hopeless not to get swept along by its contagious joie de vivre.
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The Damn Truth unleash self-titled fourth album. Soul nourishing, heartwarming...I have found it hopeless not to get swept along by its contagious joie de vivre.
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March 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Damn Truth / A Band Revelling In Irrepressible Creativity
The Damn Truth unleash self-titled fourth album. Soul nourishing, heartwarming...I have found it hopeless not to get swept along by its contagious joie de vivre.
www.metaltalk.net/the-damn-tru...
The Damn Truth unleash self-titled fourth album. Soul nourishing, heartwarming...I have found it hopeless not to get swept along by its contagious joie de vivre.
www.metaltalk.net/the-damn-tru...
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The Darker My Horizon Rise From Out Of The Ashes
The Darker My Horizon return with From Out of the Ashes, a melodic and powerful album blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious riffs. A captivating addition to a catalogue of consummate songwriting.
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The Darker My Horizon return with From Out of the Ashes, a melodic and powerful album blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious riffs. A captivating addition to a catalogue of consummate songwriting.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The Darker My Horizon Rise From Out Of The Ashes
The Darker My Horizon return with From Out of the Ashes, a melodic and powerful album blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious riffs. A captivating addition to a catalogue of consummate songwriting.
www.metaltalk.net/the-darker-m...
The Darker My Horizon return with From Out of the Ashes, a melodic and powerful album blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious riffs. A captivating addition to a catalogue of consummate songwriting.
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Something new from the prodigious Zac & The New Men
Introspective lyrics before a distorted tasteful Sabbathy riff The vocal exhibits the vulnerability of Chris Cornell
A sound that'll appeal to the younger generation keeping rock as a creative force in the future
open.spotify.com/track/6mijlS...
Introspective lyrics before a distorted tasteful Sabbathy riff The vocal exhibits the vulnerability of Chris Cornell
A sound that'll appeal to the younger generation keeping rock as a creative force in the future
open.spotify.com/track/6mijlS...
Overtime
Zac and The New Men · Overtime · Song · 2025
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March 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Something new from the prodigious Zac & The New Men
Introspective lyrics before a distorted tasteful Sabbathy riff The vocal exhibits the vulnerability of Chris Cornell
A sound that'll appeal to the younger generation keeping rock as a creative force in the future
open.spotify.com/track/6mijlS...
Introspective lyrics before a distorted tasteful Sabbathy riff The vocal exhibits the vulnerability of Chris Cornell
A sound that'll appeal to the younger generation keeping rock as a creative force in the future
open.spotify.com/track/6mijlS...
Friday saw the release of the 4th album from Dorothy
Razor sharp & infectious Country Metal
The title track is the precise anthem for these dark days
The lady delivers a tour de force as the band form a vast soundscape
One is in the presence of vocal greatness
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Razor sharp & infectious Country Metal
The title track is the precise anthem for these dark days
The lady delivers a tour de force as the band form a vast soundscape
One is in the presence of vocal greatness
open.spotify.com/album/358tJV...
THE WAY
Dorothy · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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March 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Friday saw the release of the 4th album from Dorothy
Razor sharp & infectious Country Metal
The title track is the precise anthem for these dark days
The lady delivers a tour de force as the band form a vast soundscape
One is in the presence of vocal greatness
open.spotify.com/album/358tJV...
Razor sharp & infectious Country Metal
The title track is the precise anthem for these dark days
The lady delivers a tour de force as the band form a vast soundscape
One is in the presence of vocal greatness
open.spotify.com/album/358tJV...
Out now is the latest from the uber talented The Damn Truth
Characteristically anthemic, it possesses an energy that'll transfer & intensify live
Many dynamic & infectious songs to absorb & treasure
The sound of a band revelling in their irrepressible creativity
open.spotify.com/album/7D9Y25...
Characteristically anthemic, it possesses an energy that'll transfer & intensify live
Many dynamic & infectious songs to absorb & treasure
The sound of a band revelling in their irrepressible creativity
open.spotify.com/album/7D9Y25...
The Damn Truth
The Damn Truth · Album · 2025 · 11 songs
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March 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Out now is the latest from the uber talented The Damn Truth
Characteristically anthemic, it possesses an energy that'll transfer & intensify live
Many dynamic & infectious songs to absorb & treasure
The sound of a band revelling in their irrepressible creativity
open.spotify.com/album/7D9Y25...
Characteristically anthemic, it possesses an energy that'll transfer & intensify live
Many dynamic & infectious songs to absorb & treasure
The sound of a band revelling in their irrepressible creativity
open.spotify.com/album/7D9Y25...