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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Iotunn – Waves Over Copenhell: A Live Album That Proves This Band Is Something Special

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Waves Over Copenhell. Iotunn prove they’re something special. A powerful, Melodic Death Metal live album that showcases their true potential.

Mother Vulture Nail Their Signature Chaos On New Album Cartoon Violence

Metal Reviews
Mother Vulture nail their signature chaos on new album Cartoon Violence. A genre-smashing, high-energy release packed with raw riffs, punk spirit, and pure intensity.

Kreator / Krushers Of The World: Teutonic Thrash Veterans Still Crushing In 2026

Metal Reviews
Album review: Krushers Of The World sees Kreator fusing classic Teutonic Thrash Metal with anthemic modern power—proof the veterans still dominate in 2026.

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

News
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

Gig Reviews
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

Gig Reviews
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

Interviews
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

Gig Reviews
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

Gig Reviews
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

News
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
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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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