Rick Brindle

WRITER Rick Brindle has been part of the MetalTalk team since 2020 and a lifelong Heavy Metal fan since the '80s, when spandex and perms ruled the world. Rick's day job is healthcare, but Metal is never far from his world. Since joining the MetalTalk family, he has reviewed albums and interviewed musicians, and very occasionally has reviewed gigs. Rick has also written a series of novels about a fictional Metal band called Cold Steel, as well as several other books.
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Frozen Crown / The Full-Throttle Power Metal Rush Of The Legend Of The Six Kings

Metal Reviews
Six members, six albums and six kings. Frozen Crown charge through The Legend Of The Six Kings with galloping riffs, soaring vocals and barely a moment to catch your breath.

Kai Hansen – Born With A Hammer Is A Glorious, Genre-Smashing Heavy Metal Assault

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Kai Hansen - Born With A Hammer delivers a glorious, genre-smashing mix of Power Metal, epic ambition and raw Heavy Metal energy.

Kai Hansen – “Free To Do Whatever I Feel Like” On Born With A Hammer

Interviews
Kai Hansen discusses new solo album Born With A Hammer, its musical surprises, working with son Tim and why he refuses to take himself too seriously.

Confess Forge An ’80s-Fuelled Metal Storm On Metalmorphosis

Metal Reviews
Relentless riffs, soaring solos and pure ’80s energy, Confess unleash polished Euro metal firepower on the hook-heavy Metalmorphosis. Release Date: 15 May 2026

Suzi Quatro / Rock ‘N’ Roll Royalty In Full Force At The London Palladium

Gig Reviews
Gig Review. Suzi Quatro at The London Palladium. An electrifying night of classic hits, new tracks, and iconic rock ‘n’ roll from a true music legend.

Suzi Quatro Unleashes Freedom – A Dirty, Whiskey-Soaked Blues Rock Blast

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Suzi Quatro. Freedom, a whiskey-soaked blues rock powerhouse blending raw attitude, Detroit roots, and unforgettable hooks in this fiery blues rock album.

Top 20 Heavy Metal Cover Versions Ranked

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The Top 20 Heavy Metal Cover Versions Ranked, from Rainbow and Saxon to Marilyn Manson and Joan Jett, celebrating the genre’s boldest reimagined classics.

Paul Gilbert / Washington’s Rules Of Civility Is A Wild Concept Curveball

Metal Reviews
Paul Gilbert Washington's Rules Of Civility (WROC) Album Review. Jesuit-era etiquette becomes blazing riffs, odd harmonies, big hooks and a rock 'n' roll finale

Jim Peterik – River Of Music: The Duet-Powered Album For Classic Rock Lovers

Metal Reviews
Jim Peterik- River Of Music - The Power Of Duets - Vol. 1 - 10 heartfelt rock ballad duets with legendary voices. An essential listen for classic rock lovers.

The Rods / David Feinstein: ‘To Be A Musician In This World, You Need To Stay Strong’

Interviews
In this heartfelt interview, The Rods David Feinstein shares memories of Ronnie James Dio, musical resilience, and what it truly means to be a lifelong musician
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Rick Brindle

WRITER Rick Brindle has been part of the MetalTalk team since 2020 and a lifelong Heavy Metal fan since the '80s, when spandex and perms ruled the world. Rick's day job is healthcare, but Metal is never far from his world. Since joining the MetalTalk family, he has reviewed albums and interviewed musicians, and very occasionally has reviewed gigs. Rick has also written a series of novels about a fictional Metal band called Cold Steel, as well as several other books.
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