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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Andy Rawll / “With Rush, I Never Skipped a Tour”

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Rush At 50. Andy Rawll. His story as a lifelong Rush fan, from '70s influences and classic albums to concerts, evolving sounds and the ticket pricing debate.

At The Gates / A Blistering Tribute to Tomas Lindberg’s Enduring Influence

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Album Review: At The Gates. A blistering tribute to Tomas Lindberg’s enduring influence with The Ghost Of A Future Dead, a fierce and emotional final statement.
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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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