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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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.

UFO / Phil Mogg on Mechanix: “I’m Probably Still Paying For This Album”

Interviews
Phil Mogg looks back on UFO’s 1982 album Mechanix, recalling its costly recording sessions, Pete Way’s pivotal role, a band running on empty and why he may still be paying for the album.

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Gig Reviews
Marillion return to Bristol Beacon with a powerful two-hour set packed with progressive rock, humour and emotion. With Haunt The Woods opening the night, it is a memorable evening from a band still performing at a remarkable level.

Robin Trower Shines Again With Another Masterful Album

Metal Reviews
The legendary Robin Trower shows no sign of slowing down on Shine, a beautifully crafted blend of blues, soul and funk featuring vocalist Richard Watts and drummer Chris Taggart.

Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

Festivals
Damnation Festival returns to Manchester for two days of controlled ruin, with Carcass, Satyricon, Cult of Luna, HEALTH and a punishing lineup spanning Death Metal, Black Metal, Sludge, Hardcore and beyond.

Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos Is Simply Magnificent

Metal Reviews
Villagers Of Ioannina City reach a new level of intensity on Venceremos, an immersive concept album blending crushing riffs, progressive passages and traditional Greek instruments. Magnificent, emotionally charged and destined for the year’s top ten.

Noctule / Extinguish Thy Flame Burns With Fierce Independence

Extreme Metal
Serena Cherry returns with Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame, a richly layered and fiercely independent blend of Black Metal, Melodeath and atmospheric synths inspired by Elden Ring.

Ølyp – I(m)MORTAL: A Compelling Collision Of Beauty And Crushing Power

Metal Reviews
French duo Ølyp deliver an impressive debut with I(m)MORTAL, combining progressive and Post-Metal intensity with cinematic soundscapes and haunting melancholy. Technical, sophisticated and emotionally charged, it is a compelling collision of beauty and crushing power.

Hella Rock Festival 2026 – A Triumphant And Emotional Tribute To Phil Campbell

News
Hella Rock Festival 2026 delivers a triumphant tribute to Phil Campbell, with PCATBS, Crobot, Dan Byrne, King Kraken and more in Coventry.
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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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