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.

Paul Hutchings / From King Kraken To Stonedead: A 2025 Metal Year Full Of Highs

Paul Hutchings reflects on an unforgettable 2025, packed with live music highs and emotional moments. From King Kraken’s explosive rise to standout UK Metal festivals like Stonedead, Steelhouse, and Arctangent, it was a year that pushed limits and celebrated the power of heavy music.

Clutch / Neil Fallon Powers Through Cold For Epic Bristol Show

Clutch rock Bristol Beacon as Neil Fallon powers through illness. Supported by 1000mods and Bokassa, this epic 2025 show thrilled a packed house.

Orange Goblin / An Emotional Farewell Brings Tears To Electric Bristol

Orange Goblin. The farewell tour continues in style at Electric Bristol. I, for one, will raise a glass, shed a tear and celebrate that I saw them so many times

Kenny’s Vinyl Vault Puts Abertillery On The Map With Stunning Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Mural

Kenny’s Vinyl Vault honours Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne with a vibrant tribute mural, putting Abertillery back on the map and drawing fans from around the world.

Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr Thrill In The Darkness Of Electric Bristol

Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr deliver a stunning night of melodic doom and heavy atmospheres at Electric Bristol. A night filled with power and emotion.

Bloodstock Winter Gathering 2025: A Metal-Filled Night In Wolverhampton

Bloodstock Winter Gathering 2025 turned up the heat in KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton with Candlemass, Venom Inc., and more delivering unforgettable sets in this epic UK Metal gig.

Gig Of The Week – Bloodstock Winter Gathering

Gig Of The Week. Taking place at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on 6 Dec 2025, the inaugural Bloodstock Winter Gathering by the team at Bloodstock Festival

Greyfox Conspiracy / The Southern Rock Swagger Of Debut Album Preacherman

Album Revie: Greyfox Conspiracy debut album Preacherman captures their Southern Rock spirit with roaring guitars, bluesy swagger, and stories that hit hard and stay loud.

Lacuna Coil / Gothic Metal Magic In Cardiff After 14-Year Hiatus

After a 14-year absence, Lacuna Coil bring Gothic Metal magic back to Cardiff’s Tramshed with new tracks, old classics, and an unforgettable live performance.

Live Review: When Rivers Meet & Georgia Nevada At The Globe Cardiff

Catch the full live review of When Rivers Meet & Georgia Nevada at The Globe Cardiff—electrifying blues rock meets heartfelt country in an intimate 2025 show.

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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