Brian Boyle

WRITER
Brian has been MetaTalk's Irish representative since 2016. Growing up in Dublin, he has to thank his two older brothers for his love of classic rock, hard rock and Heavy Metal, as his house was littered with classic vinyl and cassettes.

Brian is a printed journalist and has also written for several online music publications. Away from music, he is a keen fly fisherman and Manchester United sufferer.

Brian has reviewed hundreds of albums for MetalTalk and covers our Irish gigs, which have included Iron Maiden, Whitesnake and Ghost. He distributes and coordinates album reviews for our wonderful team of writers.
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Manic Street Preachers Bring Rapture To A Spellbound Dublin

Gig Reviews
Manic Street Preachers brought pure rapture to Dublin's intimate 3Olympia Theatre, delivering a stunning night of soaring anthems, emotional tributes and electrifying rock. From Motorcycle Emptiness to A Design For Life, the Welsh legends had the crowd spellbound.

Black Water Redemption / All Guns Blazing On Their Debut Album

Metal Reviews
Black Water Redemption make a powerful first impression with a self-titled debut that moves beyond the Southern rock roots of Western Sand into something bigger, bolder and heavier.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Shapes Of Midnight: Addictively Unsettling And Superb

Metal Reviews
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats embrace the darkness on Shapes Of Midnight, a compelling mix of psychedelic doom, unsettling melodies and filthy, reverb-heavy riffs.

Europe / Come This Madness Is A Greatest Hits Album in Disguise

Metal Reviews
Europe prove their remarkable run is far from over with Come This Madness. Packed with huge melodies, classic rock swagger and inspired performances, album number twelve comes close to matching their very best.

Airbourne / The Song Remains The Same, But The Party Still Rages

Metal Reviews
Airbourne’s self-titled sixth album delivers another rowdy blast of familiar, full-throttle rock ’n’ roll. The song remains the same, but the party rages on.

Peace Sells… And Dublin’s Buying As Kings Of Thrash Tear Up The Sound House

Gig Reviews
Kings Of Thrash bring Megadeth’s golden era to The Sound House, Dublin, with a riotous set packed with classics, nostalgia and Thrash Metal fire.

Another Dublin Triumph For The Unstoppable XIII Doors

Gig Reviews
XIII Doors deliver another Dublin triumph with an electric, hard-hitting set supporting Kings Of Thrash at The Soundhouse.

WICKED Bring Glam Metal Swagger To Dublin’s Thrash-Fuelled Soundhouse

Gig Reviews
WICKED bring ’80s Glam Metal swagger, infectious energy and a fistful of great tunes to The Soundhouse, Dublin, supporting Kings Of Thrash.

Kris Barras Band – Monsters We Made Is A Colossus Of A Rock Album

Metal Reviews
Kris Barras Band return with Monsters We Made, a colossal rock album packed with huge choruses, hard-hitting melodies and exemplary guitar work.

Tesla / Homage Proves Nobody Does Rock Covers Better

Metal Reviews
Tesla. Homage proves once again that nobody does rock covers better. Brian Boyle reviews an album packed with heartfelt tributes and standout performances.
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Brian Boyle

WRITER
Brian has been MetaTalk's Irish representative since 2016. Growing up in Dublin, he has to thank his two older brothers for his love of classic rock, hard rock and Heavy Metal, as his house was littered with classic vinyl and cassettes.

Brian is a printed journalist and has also written for several online music publications. Away from music, he is a keen fly fisherman and Manchester United sufferer.

Brian has reviewed hundreds of albums for MetalTalk and covers our Irish gigs, which have included Iron Maiden, Whitesnake and Ghost. He distributes and coordinates album reviews for our wonderful team of writers.
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