Johnny Churchill

WRITER
Like the Scorpions, Johnny Churchill was Raised on Rock. Introduced to '80s classics like Queen, The Quo and Meat Loaf from an early age, this, like all gateway drugs, led to the harder stuff. Live shows by W.A.S.P, Maiden and Ripper-era Priest, among others, set the tone for many years of gigs and eventually writing about gigs.

Back in the day, Johnny wrote for a number of different sites, including briefly being UK correspondent for the US-sleaze site MetalSludge, before joining forces with the mighty MetalTalk way back in 2011. And he's been here ever since.

Highlights include interviews with Ian Hill and Wolf Hoffmann, a multitude of album and gig reviews, sambucas and hangovers. Plus, I worked with MetalTalk founder Steve Göldby to bring KK Downing back to the stage with the Ross The Boss Band at Bloodstock in 2019.

Current favourite bands: Accept, Avantasia, KK's Priest, Dynazty, Eclipse and Judas Priest.

Favourite drummers: Scott Travis, Les Binks, Nick Menza, Stet Howland, Frankie Banali and Sean Elg.

Avantasia / Star Power Blazes Like Never Before In London

Gig Reviews
Tobias Sammet and Avantasia returned to London with a bang, lighting up the iconic Roundhouse on their Here Be Dragons Tour.Packed with soaring vocals, jaw-dropping musicianship, and a flaming piano finale, this nearly three-hour Power Metal spectacle was nothing short of legendary. Words: @johnny_metaltalk Photography: @robert_sutton_photography @avantasiaofficial @tobiassammetofficial

Steve Göldby Remembered / Johnny Churchill

News
Steve Göldby Remembered / Johnny Churchill. Steve Göldby was such a warm and inclusive character that he made everybody feel like his best friend. #RIPSteveGoldby

When Sabaton Played To A Packed Koko In 2011

Archive
Gig Review: Sabaton - Koko - 2011. The KOKO is packed to the rafters. Sabaton delivers a brilliant end-of-tour party and, for me, one of 2011's greatest gigs. @sabatonofficial @kokocamden @johnny_metaltalk

The MetalTalk Archive / Skid Row Go Wild at Islington Academy

Archive
Step back in time with MetalTalk and re-live the Skid Row show in 2013 at Islington Academy. Johnny Solinger had been with the band for fourteen years.. Photo: Dutch Michaels Words: Johnny Churchill

Helloween / Pumpkins united are out of this world

News
Opening a brand new chapter in their 35-year Power Metal odyssey, Helloween have put egos aside to send their fans into delirium with one of the best albums of their career.Helloween: Helloween...

Glory, Glory / Lovebites are a Japanese face-melting power Metal frenzy

News
Like fallen angels playing the devil's music, Lovebites return with their thunderous and impressive new five-track EP 'Glory, Glory, To the World'.Lovebites - Glory, Glory, To The World (JPU Records)CD and Vinyl Release:...

Legend / A tribute to Jim Steinman

News
Tragic news rocked the music world on 20 April 2021, when it was announced that songwriter extraordinaire Jim Steinman had passed away at the age of 73. His compositions have formed the...

Durbin / The Prince of Metal has awakened

News
James Durbin’s first album with Frontiers Music, 'The Beast Awakens', was released in February this year and is currently shaking the hallowed halls of Valhalla to their very core, with twelve tracks...

KK DOWNING AND DAVE ELLEFSON’S MEGAPRIEST CREATE METAL HISTORY

Archive
On a dark Sunday night at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton the faithful gathered at the temple of the MegaPriest to witness a truly unique night of Heavy Metal.Beyond The Realms Of...

Confess / Rob Halford on Waving The Rainbow Flag of Metal

Heavy Metal Legends
Rob Halford, the Metal God has spoken.Confess, his new autobiography, is a unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led; from a Walsall council estate through personal tragedy,...
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Johnny Churchill

WRITER
Like the Scorpions, Johnny Churchill was Raised on Rock. Introduced to '80s classics like Queen, The Quo and Meat Loaf from an early age, this, like all gateway drugs, led to the harder stuff. Live shows by W.A.S.P, Maiden and Ripper-era Priest, among others, set the tone for many years of gigs and eventually writing about gigs.

Back in the day, Johnny wrote for a number of different sites, including briefly being UK correspondent for the US-sleaze site MetalSludge, before joining forces with the mighty MetalTalk way back in 2011. And he's been here ever since.

Highlights include interviews with Ian Hill and Wolf Hoffmann, a multitude of album and gig reviews, sambucas and hangovers. Plus, I worked with MetalTalk founder Steve Göldby to bring KK Downing back to the stage with the Ross The Boss Band at Bloodstock in 2019.

Current favourite bands: Accept, Avantasia, KK's Priest, Dynazty, Eclipse and Judas Priest.

Favourite drummers: Scott Travis, Les Binks, Nick Menza, Stet Howland, Frankie Banali and Sean Elg.
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