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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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.

Cult Of Luna – In The Shadow Of Your Shadow: A Contender For Album Of The Year

Metal Reviews
Nearly 30 years into their career, Cult Of Luna remain at the peak of their powers. In The Shadow Of Your Shadow is a monumental 71-minute journey through loss, darkness and crushing intensity, featuring Joe Duplantier and David Eugene Edwards. Devastating, diverse and quite possibly the best album of 2026.

Scarlet Rebels Raise The Bar With Flawed By Design

Metal Reviews
Scarlet Rebels deliver their most introspective album yet with Flawed By Design. Big hooks, heartfelt performances and sharp social commentary mark another step forward for the Welsh rockers.

Pantheïst – Uncanny Times: A Monumental New Epic In Funeral Doom

Metal Reviews
Funeral Doom pioneers Pantheïst return with Uncanny Times, their seventh album and potentially their finest work yet. Combining crushing riffs, haunting soprano vocals and majestic, melancholic soundscapes, Kostas Pangiotou and his band deliver a breathtaking release destined to stand among the genre's defining works.

Rainburn – Faith, Mortality And Progressive Depths On thirty-seven

Metal Reviews
Inspired by frontman Vats Lyengar’s near-death experience at sea, Rainburn’s thirty-seven connects nine songs exploring faith, love and mortality. The Bangalore trio blend intricate progressive rock with industrial edges on an album that rewards repeated listening.

Damnation Festival 2026 – Six Must-See Bands Before The Madness Begins

Festivals
Damnation Festival 2026 is almost here, and with tickets running low, we pick six must-see acts from a packed weekend of extreme Metal. From Carcass and Holy Fawn to Groza and Walls Of Jericho, discover the bands we cannot afford to miss.

Boss Keloid – Float & Aperture: One Of 2026’s Most Immersive Albums

Metal Reviews
Boss Keloid return with their sixth album, Float & Aperture, an expansive and deeply personal journey through progressive rock, sludge and experimental sounds. Rich in melody, emotion and creativity, it may well be their finest work yet.

Could Seed – Terminal: A Mesmerising Journey From Quiet Beauty To Crushing Heaviness

Metal Reviews
French instrumental quartet Could Seed deliver sweeping soundscapes, shimmering guitars and crushing heaviness on Terminal. Paul Hutchings explores an album whose emotional depth and majestic compositions demand another listen.

Ignea – Monumental: A Bold, Beautiful And Brilliantly Unpredictable Album

Metal Reviews
Ukrainian metallers Ignea deliver a remarkable surprise with Monumental, an ambitious and deeply layered album that moves effortlessly between melodic metal, industrial aggression, jazz and orchestral passages. Paul Hutchings explores a bold, adventurous release that pushes the band's creativity to new heights.
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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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