Smith/Kotzen is the collaboration between Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen that nobody knew we needed. Most of you will know who these guys are, but just in case you don’t, Smith made his name as the guitarist in the legendary Iron Maiden, helping define the twin-guitar sound of classic '80s metal. Kotzen, meanwhile, built a … Continue reading Gig Review: Smith/Kotzen / Kris Barras Band – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (17th February 2026)
Author: Shaun
Gig Review: Sophie Lloyd / Bex – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton (30th January 2026)
I’d been really looking forward to this gig. Sophie Lloyd has had an amazing rise over the last few years. She started out posting guitar covers online, which got her noticed and eventually led to her playing with Machine Gun Kelly. On top of that, she collaborated on her own album, Imposter Syndrome, with the … Continue reading Gig Review: Sophie Lloyd / Bex – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton (30th January 2026)
Gig Review: Amy Macdonald / Better Joy – The Halls, Wolverhampton (21st November)
I did a thing... I went to a gig that I would not normally give a second look but, as I am trying to expand my mind, I have started looking at what gigs are in my home town and then checking them out on Spotify [The exact point of our Breaking Boundaries section, where … Continue reading Gig Review: Amy Macdonald / Better Joy – The Halls, Wolverhampton (21st November)
Gig Review: Oasis / Richard Ashcroft / Cast – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (5th July 2025)
Well, Cardiff is electric right now! Last summer while sitting in the middle of a field with hardly any phone reception, my wife somehow managed to grab 2 tickets for the 2nd night in Cardiff for Oasis’s come back tour, Live 25…and the day is finally here! I was in Cardiff by midday and it … Continue reading Gig Review: Oasis / Richard Ashcroft / Cast – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (5th July 2025)
Gig Review: Inglorious / Marisa And The Moths – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (7th June 2025)
KK’s Steelmill is synonymous with attracting the finest rock bands on the planet so, it is only right the Incredible Inglorious get to take to the stage tonight, but first, a Moshville favourite is here to support… I saw Marisa and the Moths here less than a month ago on their own tour and I … Continue reading Gig Review: Inglorious / Marisa And The Moths – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (7th June 2025)
Gig Review: Marisa and the Moths / Black Orchid Empire – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (10th April 2025)
[Editor's note: Shaun had this review in in good time, but it landed in the inbox when I was marking exams along with a ton of other stuff so I missed it! Apologies to the bands, PR and Shaun who chased me on it today! - Mosh] Marisa and the Moths are a band enjoying … Continue reading Gig Review: Marisa and the Moths / Black Orchid Empire – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (10th April 2025)