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​.

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

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

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?

Iron Maiden have faced the Mastermind black chair five times. See who scored highest, then test yourself with 18 questions from the show.
00:34:38

Wes Orshoski On Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer – “The Most Difficult Film I’ve Made”

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’

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”

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

From The Cart & Horses To Knebworth: Chop Pitman Celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50-Year Journey

Airforce's Chop Pitman reflects on his lifelong friendship with Steve Harris, Iron Maiden's earliest days, and the honour of playing EDDFEST at Knebworth.
00:22:49

The Rock Orchestra / Fire, Strings And Pyrotechnics: Inside Arenas Of Fire

The Rock Orchestra talk fire, pyrotechnics and symphonic Metal ahead of their landmark Arenas Of Fire UK and Ireland arena tour this October.

Wirriekow Debut With Dark, Myth-Driven EP Canticle Of The Moonshade Realm

Wirriekow pay tribute to the classic Swedish Metal sound on their debut concept EP Canticle of the Moonshade Realm.

Andrew Freeman / Loyalty, Last In Line And The Road Ahead With Dio Rules

Interview: Andrew Freeman on Jimmy Bain, two years of silence from Last In Line, Vinny Appice's interviews and why DIO Rules is where his focus now sits.

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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