Steve Ritchie

EDITOR
Steve Ritchie is the editor of MetalTalk, Europe's leading independent Heavy Metal news publication. He has been instrumental in shaping the publication's style and presentation in recent years, focusing on quality journalism without resorting to clickbait.

Under his leadership, MetalTalk has covered numerous live events and conducted high-profile interviews with bands like Halestorm, Alter Bridge, and The Darkness.

Professionally, Steve is a tech geek, but he loves music, especially live music. If he is not playing, then watching with his camera is an acceptable alternative. Steve uses Fuji X system cameras.

Steve has contributed to many gig reviews and interviews. His editorial work and his team have helped MetalTalk become a respected source in the Metal Music scene​.
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Whitesnake – Slip Of The Tongue Reissue Reignites The Memories

Metal Reviews
Whitesnake's Slip Of The Tongue returns on pristine vinyl. A personal revisit of Steve Vai's dazzling guitar work, Judgement Day and the tour that followed.

Whitesnake 1987 – The Global Rock Phenomenon Returns On Vinyl

Metal Reviews
Whitesnake’s 1987 album turned the band into a global rock phenomenon. As the landmark record returns on vinyl through Craft Recordings, we revisit its troubled creation, shifting lineup and era-defining songs.

Why Coastal Fire Dept. Have Become One Of My Favourite Discoveries

News
Sometimes you need to step away from the editor’s keyboard and simply enjoy great music. Here’s why Guernsey three-piece Coastal Fire Dept. have become one of my favourite discoveries.

Whitesnake – Slide It In: The American Remix That Laid The Groundwork For Superstardom

Metal Reviews
Whitesnake’s Slide It In returns on stunning vinyl from Craft Recordings, celebrating the US remix that laid the groundwork for superstardom.

Wicked Go Rebel In London – Win Tickets And Signed Merch For Dublin

News
Wicked launch their first European tour in London. Win tickets and signed merch for their show at The Sound House in Dublin.

Tony Moore: Taking Awake Around The World With A Little Help From Steve Harris

Interviews
Tony Moore discusses Awake, Eddfest, Steve Harris, British Lion and his mission to take his ambitious one-man show around the world.

Iron Maiden On Mastermind – Can You Beat The Highest Score?

News
Iron Maiden have faced the Mastermind black chair five times. See who scored highest, then test yourself with 18 questions from the show.
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Wes Orshoski On Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer – “The Most Difficult Film I’ve Made”

MTTV
Director Wes Orshoski tells MetalTalk about the nine-year journey behind Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer, and the toll it took on both men.

Blue Nation: ‘I Would Rather Confuse Critics Than Bore People’

News
Blue Nation talk riffs, critics, unforgettable gigs, guilty pleasures and why they would rather confuse critics than bore people in The MetalTalk Lowdown.

Baz Mills: “My greatest fear? Aldi discontinuing their cream toffee cakes”

News
Massive Wagons frontman Baz Mills on Aldi cream cakes, surviving a gig with no voice, and why he'd rather have royalties than recognition. The MetalTalk Lowdown
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Steve Ritchie

EDITOR
Steve Ritchie is the editor of MetalTalk, Europe's leading independent Heavy Metal news publication. He has been instrumental in shaping the publication's style and presentation in recent years, focusing on quality journalism without resorting to clickbait.

Under his leadership, MetalTalk has covered numerous live events and conducted high-profile interviews with bands like Halestorm, Alter Bridge, and The Darkness.

Professionally, Steve is a tech geek, but he loves music, especially live music. If he is not playing, then watching with his camera is an acceptable alternative. Steve uses Fuji X system cameras.

Steve has contributed to many gig reviews and interviews. His editorial work and his team have helped MetalTalk become a respected source in the Metal Music scene​.
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