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 and Musipedia of Metal, with occasional work for other sites.

Paul is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales. He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.

Uli Jon Roth / Timeless Talent Is Stunning In Cardiff

Gig Review: Uli Jon Roth - The Globe, Cardiff - 20 November 2023. The great German's first show in Cardiff since 2002 is a delight from start to finish. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @ulijonroth @theglobecardiff

Black Pyre Return With A Powerful Welsh Black Metal Album

Album Review: Black Pyre - Fall of the Northern Kingdom. Black Pyre returns: with a potent and heady mix of old-school and contemporary Black Metal. Impressive. Words: @hutchie224 @blackpyreband

The Sisters Of Mercy / A Bristol Gothic Masterpiece

Gig Review: The Sisters Of Mercy - The Virginmarys. A Night of Gothic Nostalgia at The Marble Factory. An experience few will have been disappointed with. Words: @hutchie224 Photo: @photos.bygeoo @sistersofmercy_ @thevirginmarys

Zac And The New Men and Dan Byrne / A Night Of Bristol Rock

Gig Review: Dan Byrne - Zac And The New Men - Louisiana, Bristol - 16 November 2023. A Night of Up-and-Coming Stars in a cold night in Bristol. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @danbyrne__ @zacandthenewmen @louisiana.bristol

Butcher Babies, Ignea and Ghosts Of Atlantis Rock Bristol SWX

Gig Review: The electrifying performances of Butcher Babies, Ignea, and Ghosts Of Atlantis at Fear Factory's show in Bristol SWX. Read the review now. Words; @hutchie224 @butcherbabies @ignea.band @ghostsofatlantisofficial @swxbristol

Sasquatch And Blind River / All The Fireworks You Need

Gig Review: Sasquatch and Blind River - The Patriot, Crumlin. The heavy riffs and captivating vocals that make these bands unstoppable forces in the rock scene. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @patriothomeofrock @sasquatchrock @blindriveruk

Sodom / A Raw And Fiery Thrash Metal Journey Back To 1982

Rediscover the rawest edge of German Thrash Metal with Sodom's 1982 EP. Dive into their blistering tracks, reminiscent of Venom, Motörhead, and Slayer. Available on vinyl and CD for the first time! Words: @hutchie224 @sodom_band_official @steamhammer.official

Athiria / A Ferocious Return To The Death Metal Scene

Album Review: Athiria - Conjure The Beast. A Fusion of Black and Death Metal with Intense Tracks and Fiery Melodies. An album you will want to check out. Words: @hutchie224 @athiria666

Fear Factory / The Fresh Impetus Of The Disrup Tour

Gig Review: The powerful Fear Factory at SWX, Bristol - 4 November 2023. A signal of intent, this is the dawn of the latest chapter for this seminal band. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @fearfactory @swxbristol

Shylmagoghnar / Rich Black Metal Demands Your Full Attention

Album Review: Shylmagoghnar - Convergence (Napalm Records). A mesmerising blend of atmospheric Black Metal, haunting instrumentals, and mind-bending compositions. Words: @hutchie224 @shylmagoghnar_official @napalmrecordsofficial

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 and Musipedia of Metal, with occasional work for other sites.

Paul is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales. He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.

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