Live Review: Kris Barras Band – Wolverhampton

Live Review: Kris Barras Band – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton

15th October 2026
Support: 10 Years
Words & Photos: Tim Finch

With the end of the road now firmly in sight, Kris Barras Band brought their farewell tour to KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton for the penultimate show of a chapter in modern rock that has seen the band establish themselves as one of the UK’s most formidable acts. With American alternative rockers 10 Years providing support, fans gathered to give one final send-off to a band that has delivered time and time again.

10 Years wasted little time making their presence felt, opening with ‘Novacaine’ before launching into ‘Now Is the Time (Ravenous)’. The American outfit brought a welcome dose of alternative metal to the evening, with their sound balancing a hint of late 00’s nu-metal and a more modern heavy style.

‘Waking Up’ and ‘Through the Iris’ continued to showcase the band’s ability to shift between brooding atmospherics and heavier, more direct rock. Their take on Nirvana’s ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ offered a unqiue take on this familiar ditty, while ‘Gravity’, ‘Russian Roulette’ and ‘Fix Me’ kept the momentum building.

The closing run of ‘Shoot It Out’, ‘Wasteland’ and ‘The Optimist’ provided a strong finish to the set, with 10 Years demonstrating exactly why they made for a fitting addition to the bill. Their performance was tight and assured, delivering a varied set that gave longtime fans plenty to appreciate while offering newcomers a worthwhile introduction to their catalogue

For Kris Barras Band, this was more than just another date on the touring calendar. With only one show remaining after this visit to Wolverhampton, there was an unmistakable sense of occasion surrounding the performance. Opening with ‘Who Needs Enemies’ and ‘Unbreakable’, the band wasted no time getting down to business, unleashing the kind of muscular, riff-driven hard rock that has become their trademark. The energy was immediate, and the response from the crowd made it clear that those in attendance were determined to make the most of the occasion.

‘Dead Horses’ and ‘Unspoken’ maintained the intensity, before ‘Monsters We Made’ and ‘Savages’ delivered another dose of the band’s heavier material. Kris Barras has always had a knack for combining hard-hitting guitar work with accessible, memorable choruses, and that balance was evident throughout the set.

‘These Voices’ and ‘Devil You Know’ continued the assault, with ‘Watching Over Me’ providing a change of pace and a reminder that the band’s appeal extends beyond sheer volume and aggression. There is a strong melodic streak running through their material, and these moments help give the set some breathing room without sacrificing its momentum. ‘Ignite (Light It Up)’ brought the energy surging back, while the wonderfully titled ‘Jamma Lamma Ding Dong’ added another twist to a set that was moving confidently through the band’s catalogue.

As the night progressed, ‘Beautiful Lie’, ‘Riot of One’ and ‘My Parade’ kept the crowd firmly engaged, each track adding another layer to a performance that felt increasingly significant with every passing song. With the farewell tour approaching its conclusion, there was plenty of reason to savour these moments, and the band delivered with the sort of commitment that has earned them a loyal following.

‘Hail Mary’ brought the evening to a close, giving Kris Barras Band a fitting final statement for last show in the Black Country. With just one final show left to go, Wolverhampton had been treated to a performance that celebrated what Kris Barras Band do best, giving fans with one last chance to appreciate the band in this form before the farewell tour reaches its conclusion.