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.

Shiraz Lane / In Vertigo Is Pop Rock Fusion At Its Very Best

Album Review: Shiraz Lane - In Vertigo. The Finnish rock band delivers pop rock fusion at its best—mixing glam hooks, punchy riffs, and confident melodic fire.

Ronnie Romero Proves He’s The Backbone Of Classic Rock On Powerful New Album

Album Review: Ronnie Romero makes an all-out statement of intent on Backbone, channeling Dio-esque power and classic rock energy cementing his frontman credentials.

Sammy Hagar / The Residency Is A Wonderful Celebration Of Timeless Rock

Album Review: Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band release The Residency, a wonderful celebration of timeless rock. Recorded at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Whiskey Myers / Whomp Whack Thunder Will Make Your Life A Whole Lot Better

Whiskey Myers guitarist John Jeffers has described the latest album, Whomp Whack Thunder, as the band's "most fearless yet." In fairness, the same could be said for the previous six releases. But...

The Darkness / A Titanic Knees Up In Belfast’s Custom House Square

Gig Review: The Darkness deliver a Titanic knees up in Belfast’s Custom House Square. The work ethic of The Darkness remains the same. They just live to play.The Darkness are still the best fun you can have with your clothes on, or off. Whatever you fancy.

Metal Mayhem In Dublin: Andry And Spirit War Tear Up The Button Factory

It was a night of unfiltered metal chaos at The Button Factory as French trio Spirit War and Greek powerhouse Andry brought theatrical spectacle and sonic firepower to Dublin. From devil horns and LED gloves to blistering riffs and powerhouse vocals, both acts commanded the stage with relentless energy, leaving the crowd breathless and buzzing for more.

Yngwie Malmsteen / A Shredded Treat For A Guitar Hungry Dublin

After a 20-year absence, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen returned to Dublin and lit up The Button Factory with a jaw-dropping display of shred mastery, showmanship, and neoclassical firepower. From Rising Force to Hendrix tributes, this was a night of fretboard fireworks not soon forgotten.

Halestorm And The Raven Age Deliver Explosive Sets At Malahide Castle

Halestorm and The Raven Age brought serious heat to Malahide Castle in Dublin, warming up the crowd ahead of Iron Maiden’s headline slot.Halestorm, fronted by the powerhouse Lzzy Hale, previewed tracks from their upcoming album Everest and proved why their 2025 UK Arena Tour is a must-see. The Raven Age opened with thunderous precision, delivering a melodic Metal masterclass to an eager crowd.

Iron Maiden Are Kings Of The Castle In Dublin

Iron Maiden lit up Malahide Castle in Dublin on their Run For Your Lives Tour, thrilling 20,000 fans in a legendary night of Heavy Metal mastery. Still the best and simply untouchable.

Battlesnake / Dawn Of The Exultants And The Hunt For The Shepherd

Australia’s Battlesnake return with Dawn Of The Exultants And The Hunt For The Shepherd, a chaotic, theatrical Heavy Metal journey full of demonic vocals, wild concepts, and genre-bending madness. Imagine Rammstein on acid with a Shakespearean flair—this is full-blown Metal mythology.

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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