Ben Tschetter

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Ben is an avid rock fan and drummer based in Illinois, USA. He is passionate about documenting music history through photography and hopes to one day capture an iconic photo.

Ben is Head Of Event Editorial at MetalTalk for North America.

Ben loves his wife, pizza, and fishing.
facebookmailwebsite

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Roll Out All The Hits In Bloomington

Gig Reviews
Bachman-Turner Overdrive delivered a powerful night of classic rock in Bloomington, IL, rolling out hit after hit in a high-energy set led by rock legend Randy Bachman. With nods to his iconic work with both BTO and The Guess Who, the show was a nostalgic and electric celebration of a six-decade music legacy.

Pantera Deliver A New Level Of Heavy At Tinley Park, Chicago

Gig Reviews
Heavy Metal legends Pantera brought thunder to Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre with a crushing set that proved why this is the Heaviest Tour of the Summer. Joined by Amon Amarth and Snafu, the night delivered raw energy, massive riffs, and a powerful tribute to Metal history in front of nearly 20,000 fans.

Jerry Cantrell / Unforgettable I Want Blood Tour Hits St. Louis

Gig Reviews
Alice In Chains legend Jerry Cantrell rocked St. Louis on his I Want Blood Tour, delivering a powerful set with Filter. A must-see night of grunge and Metal, Words And Photography: @bentsphotos @aliceinchains @jerrycantrell @thehawthornstl @gregpuciato

Dirty Honey / Journey To Top Of The World Continues In Illinois

Gig Reviews
Dirty Honey. Can't Find the Brakes Tour: Rocking North America before Taking Europe by Storm. The band continues their trek across the United States for two more weeks before crossing the Atlantic and rocking Europe in 2024. Words and Photography: @bentsphotos @dirtyhoneyband @castletheatre

blink-182 / Ranking The Songs On One More Time

Metal Reviews
blink-182 - Ranking The Songs On One More Time, their self-proclaimed "Best record we've ever written." DeLonge Returns After a Decade! Certainly a must-listen. Ranking: @bentsphotos @blink182

Stewart Copeland / Remarkable Reimagination Of The Police In Indiana

Metal Reviews
The magic of Stewart Copeland Police Deranged For Orchestra tour. Reworked compositions and stunning performances with 24-piece orchestra and dynamic vocalists. Words And Photography: @ben_tschetter @stewart_copeland @thepolicebandofficial @cpapresents

Artimus Pyle / Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd And Reuniting With Gary Rossington

Interviews
Interview - Artimus Pyle - Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd, how Dolly Parton collaboration helped to reunite him with Gary Rossington and the band's undeniable Legacy. Words: @ben_tschetter Photo: @bentsphotos @artimuspyleband @dollyparton @skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd / Artimus Pyle, The Last Of The Street Survivors

Interviews
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lone Survivor Artimus Pyle Talks Mentor Ronnie Van Zant, Reconnecting With Gary Rossington and Working With Dolly Parton. Exclusive interview. Photo: @bentsphotos Interview: @ben_tschetter @artimuspyleband @skynyrd

Ted Nugent / Adios Mofos, A Hard-rocking Tribute To American Values

Gig Reviews
The electrifying rock of Ted Nugent on his final Adios Mofos tour. This legendary musician is still at the top of his game, delivering jaw-dropping performances. Words and Photography: @bentsphotos @themillterrehaute @tednugentofficial

Joe Perry Project / Legendary Aerosmith Guitarist Rocks Illinois

Gig Reviews
Legendary guitarist Joe Perry rocks the Arcada Theater with The Joe Perry Project, playing classic Aerosmith hits and new solo tracks. Read the MetalTalk review. Words and Photography: @bentsphotos @joeperryofficial @gary.cherone @aerosmith
12Page 1 of 2

Ben Tschetter

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Ben is an avid rock fan and drummer based in Illinois, USA. He is passionate about documenting music history through photography and hopes to one day capture an iconic photo.

Ben is Head Of Event Editorial at MetalTalk for North America.

Ben loves his wife, pizza, and fishing.
13 POSTS
facebookmailwebsite

New Metal News

MetalTalk is Europe's leading independent Heavy Metal news publication. We publish news, concert reviews, album reviews and interviews.

For more details, contact Steve Ritchie at Editor@MetalTalk.Net.

Unless otherwise stated, all content, including photography, is owned and managed by MetalTalk and must not be used elsewhere without written permission.

© MetalTalk 2008-2025. All Rights Reserved.