Paul Hutchings

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Paul's first three gigs were when he was 12. Saxon, Thin Lizzy and UFO made him a Metal Head for life. He has written for over a decade for numerous sites, including Moshville Times, Powerplay Magazine and The Razors Edge.

Paul now reviews, interviews and photographs for MetalTalk, with occasional work for other sites. He is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home Of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales, as well as the main photographer for Cross Border Music Group.

He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.
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Forbidden / Bay Area Thrash Legends Deliver A Slow-Burning, Progressive Return

Metal Reviews
Sixteen years after Omega Wave, Bay Area Thrash veterans Forbidden return with a self-titled album packed with razor-sharp riffs, progressive twists and unexpected experimentation. Paul Hutchings finds a record that takes time to reveal its strengths but offers plenty beyond traditional Thrash Metal.

Insomnium – Return To Their Roots In Glorious Style On Netherworlds

Metal Reviews
Finnish Melodic Death Metal masters Insomnium return with Netherworlds, their tenth album and a glorious celebration of everything that makes the band special. Crushing riffs, soaring melodies and rich northern melancholy combine with fresh ideas to deliver a powerful, beautifully balanced record that gets better with every listen.

Maiah Wynne Brings Into The Waves To London For An Intimate Album Launch

Gig Reviews
Maiah Wynne brought her second solo album, Into The Waves, to London's Piano, Smithfield, for an intimate evening of beautiful musicianship, engaging storytelling and inventive covers. Paul Hutchings witnessed a captivating performance from the Envy Of None vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.

Acid Reign – ‘We Walked Off Thinking They Love Us Here’

Interviews
Acid Reign frontman Howard H Smith looks back on the release of Daze Of The Week, the overwhelming response from fans and the band's triumphant return to the stage. From the raw energy of their latest album to unforgettable nights in Athens and Camden, H reflects on a remarkable year for the British Thrash Metal veterans.

Werewolves / You’re Weak And You Know You’re Weak – Pure Death Metal Violence

Metal Reviews
Werewolves return with album number seven, You're Weak And You Know You're Weak, delivering 33 minutes of brutal, blackened Death Metal with zero interest in restraint.

Eternal – Conspiracy Of Warheads: Raw, Retro And Unashamedly Thrash

Metal Reviews
Athens Thrash Metal outfit Eternal make no attempt to reinvent the genre on Conspiracy Of Warheads, but their debut is raw, energetic and proudly old-school.

Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: Viking Metal Stays Firmly In Its Lane

Metal Reviews
Amon Amarth return with album number 13, The Allfather Awakens. There are huge riffs, pounding anthems, Norse mythology and plenty that feels familiar, plus one acoustic experiment that probably should have stayed on the longship.

These Wicked Rivers Expand Their Horizons On Fire And Folklore

Metal Reviews
These Wicked Rivers broaden their sound on third album Fire And Folklore, mixing Southern rock swagger with country, blues and darker textures. It is a varied, well-paced release that still hits hardest when the riffs kick in.

Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

Metal Reviews
On Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, Lacrimas Profundere weave dark melodies, heavy riffs, orchestral touches and soaring clean vocals into a varied, impressive album. Paul Hutchings reviews a band still finding ways to make listeners stop and take notice.

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

Metal Reviews
GWAR’s tenth album, Beyond Hell, returns remastered for its 20th anniversary and makes its vinyl debut. Paul Hutchings revisits its trip to Hell and finds sharp riffs, a gloriously absurd story and an album that does not quite hold together.
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Paul Hutchings

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Paul's first three gigs were when he was 12. Saxon, Thin Lizzy and UFO made him a Metal Head for life. He has written for over a decade for numerous sites, including Moshville Times, Powerplay Magazine and The Razors Edge.

Paul now reviews, interviews and photographs for MetalTalk, with occasional work for other sites. He is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home Of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales, as well as the main photographer for Cross Border Music Group.

He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.
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