Brian Boyle

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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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Saturday night’s alright for rock ‘n’ roll with The Dead Daisies in Dublin

Gig Reviews
The Dead Daisies - Graham Bonnet Band - The Academy, Dublin - 10 December 2022. The Dead Daisies are a relentless ball of energy who continues to inject new life into rock music. Long may they bloom. Words: @brian_boyle_72 Photography: @carlforanphotography @thedeaddaisies @grahambonnetofficial @academydublin

Iron Maiden / The heavyweight versus featherweight battle in The Number Of The Beast

Metal Reviews
On the 22 March 1982, Iron Maiden rewrote the Heavy Metal rulebook with the release of their iconic album The Number Of The Beast. Today the 40 Anniversary Edition is released

Ugly Kid Joe returns with their finest album to date

Metal Reviews
Ugly Kid Joe - Rad Wings Of Destiny (Metalville). Over three decades since their formation, Ugly Kid Joe returns with their finest album to date. @uglykidjoeofficial Words: @brian_boyle_72

October Drift / Like Leonard Cohen with amps that go to eleven

Metal Reviews
October Drift - I Don't Belong Anywhere (Physical Education Recordings). Quirky, oddball and a bit left of centre, October Drift are a band you need in your life. @octoberdrift Words: @brian_boyle_72

Album of the Week / The Dead Daisies Radiance is pure hard rock magnificence

Metal Reviews
No disrespect to the army of past members, but The Dead Daisies have gone from being a reliant Volvo to a fuck off Aston Martin. Radiance is pure hard rock magnificence. @douglasaldrichguitar @thedeaddaisies @glennhughesonline Words: @brian_boyle_72 Photography: @rock_pixs

Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen – classic rock chemistry at its very best

Metal Reviews
Adrian Smith / Richie Kotzen - Better Days… And Nights. Friendship morphs to mouthwatering musical partnership breathing new blood into the Classic Rock genre. @misteradriansmith @richie_kotzen Words: @brian_boyle_72

Bad Luck Friday / A cut above the rest with resonating debut album

Metal Reviews
Bad Luck Friday. If a gritty and heavy blues rock band whose influences include Soundgarden, Audioslave and Alter Bridge doesn't spark an interest, then get your coat. @badluckfridayofficial

Dead City Ruins / Shockwave is an arsenal of raucous tunes

Metal Reviews
Album review. Dead City Ruins. Shockwave is an arsenal of raucous rock 'n' roll tunes and evidence of a band ready for the big time. @deadcityruins @brian_boyle_72

Def Leppard / Adrenalize and Euphoria are worthy spins on your turntable

Metal Reviews
Adrenalize and Euphoria, and their contrasting fortunes, takes you back to the Def Leppard of the last century. To sweeten the deal, they come in vinyl format. @defleppard Words: @brian_boyle_72

Iconic / Second Skin is a great ensemble of talent and tunes

Metal Reviews
Iconic - Second Skin. A great ensemble of talent and tunes featuring Michael Sweet, Joel Hoekstra, Marco Mendoza, Tommy Aldridge and Nathan James. @iconicofficialmusic @michaelsweetstryper @joelhoekstra13 @marcomendozaofficial #TommyAldridge @thenathanjames @brian_boyle_72
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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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