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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ZZ Top bring The Raw Whisky Tour to Illinois

ZZ Top - The Raw Whisky Tour hit Peoria, IL. Read about their legendary lineup and new addition, Elwood Francis, in this captivating review by Ben Tschetter. Words and Photography: @bentsphotos @zztop @elwoodisking @peoriaciviccenter

Greta Van Fleet bring their dreams in gold back to Illinois

It will be impossible to say that rock n’ roll is dead with Greta Van Fleet as the face of the new era. Words and photography: @ben_tschetter @gretavanfleet

Interview / Marc LaBelle Talks Dirty Honey’s maiden voyage to Europe, writing a successful song and teases new tour

Dirty Honey is preparing to bring their big classic rock sound to audiences overseas for their first-ever European tour.MetalTalk spoke with vocalist Marc LaBelle. @dirtyhoneyband @campmoto Photography: @ shannonwilk_ Interview: @bentsphotos

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.

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