KKs Steel Mill / Steelmill Events Presents
Black Stone Cherry
The Celebrate Tour
Thursday 5th November
7pm
16 +
39.50 adv

Kicking the door open into 2023, Black Stone Cherry have revealed a brand-new song,"Out of Pocket." The song is out now via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group and is available on all streaming platforms. You can listen to it https://youtu.be/OWt6I-J3-lQ The song drops in time for fans to get pumped up for their upcoming co-headline UK arena tour with British rockers The Darkness, which begins at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena on the 28th of January. The tour then roars its way around the country, playing Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, Glasgow's OVO Arena, Birmingham's Resorts World Arena, Manchester AO Arena, and Leeds First Direct Arena before a major headline show in London at the Wembley OVO Arena on the 4th of February. You can get tickets from HERE. "Out of Pocket" is the band's first new song since the release of their 2020 album The Human Condition and is another trademark rocker from their locker. Emotionally rousing with a roof-raising battle cry chorus, it shows the band at their anthemic best. The lifelong friends Chris Robertson, vocals/guitar; Ben Wells, guitar/vocals;and John Fred Young, drums, welcome their new bass player Steve Jewell on his first studio recordings, having slayed the stages with them over the past two years. Talking about the song Chris Robertson says, "’Out of Pocket’ is a song born out of that exact feeling. The song was what I personally, and I think a lot of us, felt over these very trying last couple of years. Facing your demons, knowing that you have to come out the other side stronger than before."Over the past two decades, the Kentucky Southern rockers have shaken stages from arenas to festivals across Europe, bringing the good times every time. In 2021 they fulfilled a lifetime ambition of playing London's iconic Royal Albert Hall, bringing an incredibly emotional and powerful performance. Now it's time to blow the roof off those arenas once again. Black Stone Cherry have 2023 firmly in their sights and are taking it, lock, stock and barrel.

Description

KK's Steel Mill stands as a significant cultural asset within Wolverhampton, a city with a deep-rooted industrial heritage. More than just a commercial enterprise, this venue has firmly established itself as a vital hub for live music, drawing audiences and artists from across the UK and beyond to the heart of the Midlands. It serves as a contemporary echo of the region's manufacturing past, now repurposed to forge new cultural experiences.

The interior retains much of its original 1903 industrial character, with portal-framed steel columns supporting the distinctive 'A-framed' roofs. The raw steel framework and brickwork create an authentic, unvarnished aesthetic, where the scent of stale beer and the lingering hum of amplified sound often permeate the air. Thoughtful lighting design accentuates the vastness of the space, casting dramatic shadows that play across the historic structure.

Practical considerations for visitors are well-addressed. The venue offers level access throughout, including a dedicated raised platform for those requiring it, alongside a policy for free essential companion tickets. Refreshments are readily available from multiple bars accepting various payment methods, and a snack bar provides sustenance during events. While there isn't a specific garden mentioned, the surrounding area offers ample parking options.

The programming at KK's Steel Mill consistently delivers a robust schedule of performances, primarily focusing on rock, metal, and alternative genres. It regularly hosts touring acts, tribute nights, and themed festivals, catering to a dedicated fanbase seeking high-energy live experiences. The venue's adaptable capacity allows for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale productions, ensuring a dynamic range of events throughout the year.