Robert Adams

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Robert has been writing about music for over thirty years. Starting with Glasgow-based M8 magazine back in his native Scotland, he then moved down to London and worked as a music PR with the late Roland Hyams at Rock Hard PR.


With Roland, he worked with artists such as Bruce Dickinson, The Almighty, Helloween, W.A.S.P, Big Country, and The Stranglers.

Robert wrote for Rock Sound magazine for a few years before joining the MetalTalk team around seven years ago.

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Robert Adams / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

Robert Adams. Season's greetings. Here is my roundup for 2025, proving beyond all doubt that rock and Heavy Metal is most certainly alive and kicking.

The Almighty / An Epic St. Andrew’s Day Barrowland Return

The Almighty return to Glasgow Barrowland for a powerful St. Andrew’s Day gig. Read our full live review of this epic hometown rock show and photo gallery.

Avatar / Don’t Go In The Forest Is Just Wonderful

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Robert Adams

WRITER
Robert has been writing about music for over thirty years. Starting with Glasgow-based M8 magazine back in his native Scotland, he then moved down to London and worked as a music PR with the late Roland Hyams at Rock Hard PR.


With Roland, he worked with artists such as Bruce Dickinson, The Almighty, Helloween, W.A.S.P, Big Country, and The Stranglers.

Robert wrote for Rock Sound magazine for a few years before joining the MetalTalk team around seven years ago.
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