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 and Musipedia of Metal, with occasional work for other sites.

Paul is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales. He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.

Judas Priest Show Their Firepower In An Album Full Of Crunching Metal Anthems

Album Review: Judas Priest – Invincible Shield (Epic Records). Release Date: 8 March 2024. Is this one of the finest Judas Priest albums in recent years? Words: @hutchie224 @epicrecords @epicrecordsuk @judaspriest

Album Review: Firewind – Stand United – An Anthem for Unity

Album review: Firewind - Stand United. A blend of powerful guitar work, anthemic songs, and a mix of classic Heavy Metal and modern influences. Words: @hutchie224 @firewindofficial @afm.records

These Wicked Rivers / Force Of Nature as classy as you get

Album Review: These Wicked Rivers - Force Of Nature. From anthems to introspective tracks, this is a superb album from start to finish. As classy as you get. Words: @hutchie224 @thesewickedrivers @fatearthrecords

Love To Love / Phil Mogg Talks Health, UFO And Lights Out

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Catch up with Phil Mogg as he talks about health, UFO, and his time in the band. Plus watch the official UFO Lyric Video for Love To Love. Interview: @hutchie224 Cover Photo: @rock_pixs @ufo_rockband @chrysalisrecs

Becky Baldwin / The Future With Fury And Mercyful Fate

Interview: Becky Baldwin discusses her experience recording at Stompbox Studios with her band Fury and talks about the future for the band and Mercyful Fate. Interview: @hutchie224 Cover Photo: @hutchie224 @beckybaldwinbass @furyoffic1al @mercyfulfatecoven

Florence Black / A Hero’s Welcome From A Devoted Cardiff

Live Gig Review: Florence Black - The Tramshed, Cardiff - 10 February 2024. Florence Black are most definitely punching through to the next level. Words: @hutchie224 Photography: @photos.bygeoo @florenceblackuk @tramshedcardiff

Rifforia: A Family Connection in Swedish Heavy Metal

Album Review: Rifforia debut album, Axeorcism, delivers solid Heavy Metal tracks with a retro crunch. Out 23 February 2024 on Metalville Records. Words: @hutchie224 @rifforia @metalvillerecords

Karmen Field, Edit The Tide, And Risperidrone At The Bunkhouse

Live Gig Review - Karmen Field - Edit The Tide - Risperidrone - The Bunkhouse, Swansea - 9 February 2024. Energetic excellence with Godsticks in West Wales. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @godsticksmusic @bunkhouseswansea @karmen.field @editthetide

Godsticks / A Powerful Heavy Metal Display In Swansea

Live Gig Review - Godsticks - The Bunkhouse, Swansea - 9 Febr 2024. Don't let the words progressive fool you. This was one heavy gig. Fun, vibrant, and so good. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @godsticksmusic @bunkhouseswansea

From Madrid To Malmo: The Motörhead Löst Tapes Collection

Get a glimpse into the phenomenal live shows of Motörhead with The Löst Tapes: The Collection. There are songs to bring a smile and maybe even the odd tear. Words: @hutchie224 @officialmotorhead

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 and Musipedia of Metal, with occasional work for other sites.

Paul is part of The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast and in-house tog at The Patriot – The Home of Rock, Crumlin, South Wales. He often says his favourite band is Rush, followed by Opeth and Motörhead.

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