Selected Interviews

Here are a few interviews I’m proud of from my work as editor at MetalTalk. I’m sharing them as a snapshot of my editorial background, the same instincts I use when I help artists shape releases into clear, press-ready stories.

Tony Iommi - Photo: Steve Ritchie/MetalTalk

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Adrian Smith - MetalTalk Interview
Adrian Smith

Smith/Kotzen

Adrian Smith talks about the Smith/Kotzen 2026 tour, Knebworth House, and the pull of playing smaller rooms. He also reflects on his history with Urchin and how that early chapter still connects to what he’s doing now.
Tony Iommi - MetalTalk Interview
DIO: Dreamers Never Die

Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi reflects on Ronnie James Dio at the UK premiere of Dio: Dreamers Never Die, calling him a great friend and “the greatest Heavy Metal vocalist of all time.” He also talks about writing with Sabbath/Heaven & Hell (only using riffs he truly feels), the momentum around The Devil You Know, and the plans they had for another album that never happened.
John Petrucci - MetalTalk Interview
Dream Theater

John Petrucci

John Petrucci talks about Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary, the excitement of Mike Portnoy’s return, and balancing a new album in progress with preparations for a major world tour. He also shares why starting the anniversary run at The O2 in London feels historic, and what fans can expect from an Evening With Dream Theater setlist that reaches across the band’s catalogue.

More Interviews

Over the years, I’ve also had the chance to speak with artists like Jeff Pilson (Dio / The End Machine), Andrew Freeman (Last In Line), and Karl Wilcox (Diamond Head).

 

I mention them here because those conversations sharpened the way I work, listening for what’s actually interesting, pulling out usable quotes, and shaping a clear story that does the music justice, whether you’re releasing your first single or your tenth album.

 

If you want your own release to read with this level of clarity and confidence, start with a Free Release Copy Check.

 

Send what you’ve got, and I’ll reply with three fixes and a stronger angle.

Steve Ritchie - MetalTalk Editor

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