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.

Goatwhore / Louis B. Falgoust II is a master of his craft, says Sammy Duet

Goatwhore. On the eve of the release of Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven, Sammy Duet was good enough to have a chat with MetalTalk's Paul Hutchings about the album, touring, the NOLA scene and what to expect from their 2023 European tour with Revocation. @goatwhorenola Interview: @hutchie224

Soulfly / Cavalera Returns With Spiritual Journey Of Joy, Fun And Anger

Album review. Soulfly - Totem. Described by Max Cavalera as a "celebration of spiritual nature" and "an album all about the joy, fun and anger in Metal," it's a return to form, alright. @thesoulflytribe Words: @hutchie224

Conjurer / The future of Metal is safe, with Páthos an album worthy of the hype

Album review. Conjurer – Páthos (Nuclear Blast). Release Date: 1 July 2022. UK Quartet demonstrate the future of Heavy Metal is safe in their hands, says Paul Hutchings@conjureruk @hutchie224 @nuclearblastrecords

Soulfly box set demonstrates Max Cavalera’s important place in the Metal hierarchy

Soulfly – The Soul Remains Insane. There is enough here to demonstrate why the Brazilian icon remains an important member of the Metal hierarchy almost 40 years since he started making his own form of extreme music. @thesoulflytribe @bmguk

GWAR / Alien Lords and Masters demand your unfettered attention

Album Review - GWAR - The New Dark Ages. If you love GWAR, this will be a welcome addition to the collection and will heighten the anticipation of the forthcoming UK shows. @gwar

Robin Trower proves that age is no barrier to class with stunning new album

Robin Trower – No More Worlds To Conquer album review. Eleven tracks show once more that when it comes to quality, age is no barrier.This may be one of Trower's best works. It's that good. @robintroweruk @provogue_records

Bodysnatcher / Floridian deathcore heavyweights are not for the faint hearted

Bleed Divide is fast, furious, and at times impenetrable. Yet scratch the surface, and there is much to absorb and consume.It's a release of such massive power that you should be able to light whole cities from one play. @bodysnatcherfl @mnrk_heavy @hutchie224

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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