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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Castell Roc 2025 / South Of Salem – Black Lakes – Trucker Diablo

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Gig Review: Florence Black headlined Castell Roc 2025, but South of Salem, Black Lakes & Trucker Diablo all proved they are rising forces at Chepstow Castle.

Syncolima / Move Mountains Shakes Up The Stoner Scene

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Album Review: Syncolima packing as much of a punch as they can in under 40 minutes. Hard work paying off, on Move Mountains, they have stepped up another level.

Kerry King And Fear Factory Bring Heat, Power And Energy To Bristol

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Gig review: Thrash legend Kerry King and Fear Factory light up Bristol with Slayer hits, From Hell I Rise intensity, and 30 years of Demanufacture power.

Castell Roc Hosts When Rivers Meet, Toby Lee And Xander And The Peace Pirates

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Gigi Review - When Rivers Meet - Toby Lee - Xander And The Peace Pirates - Castell Roc - 10 August 2025. An unforgettable night of blues rock at Chepstow Castle

UFO / No Place To Run 2025 Remaster – ‘Certainly A Special Time For The Band’

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Album Review: UFO 2025 remaster of No Place To Run - Paul Chapman’s guitar era, George Martin’s production, and rare live recordings in this deluxe reissue.

Baest / Colossal: A Bold Gear Change To Embrace And Enjoy

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Album Review: Baest. Colossal shifts from pure Death Metal to bold Classic Metal fusion. Discover riffs, melodies, and a fearless new sound to embrace and enjoy

Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock

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Gig Review: Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock live at Chepstow Castle – A sold-out night of lasers, legacy, and timeless energy proves this band can still deliver with astonishing consistency.

Unleashed Show Class Is Permanent With Fire Upon Your Lands

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Album Review: Unleashed. Fire Upon Your Lands proves class is permanent. Swedish Death Metal icons unleash brutal power, Viking lore, and pure fury on album 15.

Steelhouse Festival 2025 Sunday – Those Damn Crows, Tailgunner, Wolfmother & More

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Festival Review.Sunday at Steelhouse Festival 2025. Epic sets from Those Damn Crows, Tailgunner, Wolfmother, The Treatment, despite the changing Welsh weather.

Steelhouse Festival 2025 / Jayler, Lita Ford, And W.A.S.P. Deliver Big Moments

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Jayler energise early crowds, Lita Ford rocks a nostalgic set, and W.A.S.P. bring Heavy Metal glory to Steelhouse Festival 2025’s action-packed Saturday.
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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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