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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The Vintage Caravan / Portals Will Feature In My End-of-year Top Ten

Metal Reviews
Album Review. The Vintage Caravan – Portals - An album that will feature in my end-of-year top ten, the only thing more exciting than Portals is their autumn UK tour, which will be here in October.

Jo Quail / Notan is a beautiful album which resonates deeply and richly

Metal Reviews
Album review. Jo Quail – Notan is a record that demands your attention. Be drawn into the web and allow another beautiful album to resonate deeply and richly.

Fury Talk Interceptor, Label Signing & Speaking Out Through Metal

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Interview: Fury talk Interceptor, joining Mighty Music, and why their boldest album yet brings political fire to the forefront of modern British Heavy Metal.

Walter Trout / Sign Of The Times – Delicious Blues With A Message

Metal Reviews
He is a legendary artist who needs little introduction. Walter Trout, the phenomenal blues guitarist who has been playing with the great and good for over 50 years, is back with the...

Ambush / Grab Evil In All Dimensions And Rejoice In All Things Metal

Metal Reviews
Ambush returns with Evil In All Dimensions, a fist-pumping throwback to '80s Metal. Denim, leather & killer riffs—rejoice in all things Metal today!

Faun / The Expansive And Engrossing Pagan Folk Of Hex

Metal Reviews
Album Review. Faun. The Expansive And Engrossing Pagan Folk Of Hex captures a world of myth, magic, and folk tradition in an album that mesmerises.

Castell Roc 2025 / South Of Salem – Black Lakes – Trucker Diablo

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Florence Black headlined Castell Roc 2025, but South of Salem, Black Lakes & Trucker Diablo all proved they are rising forces at Chepstow Castle.

Syncolima / Move Mountains Shakes Up The Stoner Scene

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Syncolima packing as much of a punch as they can in under 40 minutes. Hard work paying off, on Move Mountains, they have stepped up another level.

Kerry King And Fear Factory Bring Heat, Power And Energy To Bristol

Gig Reviews
Gig review: Thrash legend Kerry King and Fear Factory light up Bristol with Slayer hits, From Hell I Rise intensity, and 30 years of Demanufacture power.

Castell Roc Hosts When Rivers Meet, Toby Lee And Xander And The Peace Pirates

Gig Reviews
Gigi Review - When Rivers Meet - Toby Lee - Xander And The Peace Pirates - Castell Roc - 10 August 2025. An unforgettable night of blues rock at Chepstow Castle
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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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