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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Scarlet Rebels: Wayne Doyle On Castle Crowds And Monday Morning Day Jobs

Interviews
From a castle crowd singing their songs on Friday night to work on Monday morning, Scarlet Rebels know both sides of rock ’n’ roll. Wayne Doyle talks Flawed By Design, chart expectations and the commitment behind the band’s rise.

Breed 77 Bring Flamenco Flair And Heavy Grooves To Comeback Album VII

Metal Reviews
Breed 77 return with VII, reconnecting with their flamenco-infused metal roots. Paul Hutchings finds plenty to enjoy in the heavy grooves and Spanish flourishes, even if some tracks leave a stronger impression than others.

Coilguns Heal From Chaos With Everything We Love We Destroy

Metal Reviews
Coilguns bring their chaotic live energy to Everything We Love We Destroy, an explosive fifth album balancing raw noise, punk bite and unexpected melody. Paul Hutchings finds plenty to embrace in its restless 38 minutes.

Motörhead / Orgasmatron At 40: A Classic Revisited With Fresh Bite

Metal Reviews
Motörhead’s Orgasmatron turns 40 with a Cameron Webb remix, remastered originals and raw bonus recordings. Paul Hutchings revisits a landmark album and weighs its familiar grit against the remix’s fresh bite.

Walls Of Jericho Capture Their Live Fire On System Error: Humanity

Metal Reviews
Walls Of Jericho channel the fire of their live shows into their first album in a decade. With punishing breakdowns, Candace Buckingham’s raging vocals and guests including Randy Blythe, System Error: Humanity is a return worth celebrating.

Iron Savior Deliver Glorious Power Metal On Deathbringer

Metal Reviews
I gave glowing reviews to the previous two albums by Iron Savior, 2023's Firestarter and 2022's Ironbound Vol.2. As I said then, Power Metal is a divisive genre, often dismissed by fans...

Ignea / Helle Bohdanova – From Air Raids In Kyiv To The UK Stage With Evergrey

Interviews
Recording an album through power outages, freezing winters and relentless air raids is no ordinary challenge. Ignea vocalist Helle Bohdanova speaks to MetalTalk about creating Monumental in wartime Kyiv, the realities of touring from Ukraine and the band's determination to bring their music back to UK audiences alongside Evergrey.

Hypno5e – Trame Noire, A Ferocious Journey Through Progressive Post-Metal

Metal Reviews
French progressive Post-Metal outfit Hypno5e push musical boundaries with Trame Noire, their seventh studio album. Blending explosive riffs, intricate rhythms, atmospheric melodies and moments of crushing intensity, this is a challenging yet deeply rewarding listen. Paul Hutchings explores an ambitious release that refuses to be predictable.

Breed 77 Turn Back The Clock In Powerful Bristol Comeback

Gig Reviews
Thirteen years since their last Bristol appearance, Breed 77 return with renewed energy, a formidable live performance and new music on the horizon. Despite a tough crowd, the Gibraltar-founded outfit prove they've lost none of their fire, while Welsh heavyweights King Kraken deliver a thunderous opening set.

Konvent – Firesky Is Their Most Accomplished Album Yet

Metal Reviews
Danish quartet Konvent expand their Death/Doom roots with Black Metal influences, thunderous riffs and haunting melodies. Paul Hutchings reviews Firesky, a bold, atmospheric and fiercely compelling album that marks a new high point for the band.
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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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