The staff here at Metal-Rules support metal in all it's forms, audio, visual and even literature. Often writers can give additional academic credibility to our genre which at times suffers from a negative reputation and we support their efforts and enjoy reading their books. In recognition of the dramatic increase in metal-related books we have developed this unique section dedicated to reviews and opinions about Heavy Metal literature and interviews with authors and publishers.

On this page you will find a quick summary of various titles and links to further in-depth reviews of these fine publications and more.

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Author: Avin, Roie Title: Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums 1990-2016 Publisher: Royal Avenue Media Pages: 284 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first book to really have an insightful look at the modern era of Prog Rock and Prog Metal.

Author: Christopher Doda Title: Glutton For Punishement Publisher: Indie Pages: 95 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Possibly the world's first book of metal-inspired poetry!

Author: Dickinson, Bruce Title: What Does This Button Do? Publisher: Dey St. Pages: 371 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The long-awaited autobiography of the iconic frontman of Iron Maiden.

Author: Dostal, Alesh Title: Dark Roots (Book review) Publisher: Indie Pages: 929 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A massive and comprehensive look at the 30 year history of the Czech band, Root.

Author: Dynamite Comics (Publisher) Title: Kiss-The Elder Publisher: Dynamite Pages: 160 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A triumphant return to comics by the band Kiss.

Author: Eglinton, Mark Title: So Let It Be Written Publisher: Lesser Gods Pages: 222 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The sub-title says it all: The Biography Of James Hetfield

Author: Evdokimov, Aleksey Title: Doom Metal Lexicanum (Book review) Publisher: Crypt Publications Pages: 298 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An amazing Doom Encyclopedia featuring hundreds of bands from around the world.

Author: Fowley, King Title: Stay Ugly (Book review) Publisher: Burning Horse Pages: 321 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The autobiography of King Fowley of Deceased and Oct 31.

Author: Gehlke, David Title: Damn The Machine Publisher: Deliberation Pages: 502 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An extensive detailing of Germany's iconic, controversial and influential, Noise Records.

Author: Gillan, Ian Title: Highway Star Publisher: Lesser Gods Pages: 220 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The newly updated, re-titled version of Ian Gillian's 1993 autobiography, originally called, 'Child In Time.'

Author: Goldenberg, Matthew, & Krovatin, Christopher Title: Hellraisers Publisher: Racepoint Pages: 289 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An illustrated history of Heavy Metal. One of many of these types of books on the market.

Author: Gwar Title: Orgasmageddon Publisher: Dynamite Pages: 32 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first (?) GWAR comic!

Author: Iron Maiden Title: Legacy Of The Beast (Book review) Publisher: Heavy Metal Comics Pages: 28 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first Iron Maiden comic! Part 1 of 5.

Author: McCabe, Chip Title: 666 Days Of Metal Publisher: Indie Pages: almost 700! Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A crazy (but cool!) Metal fans reviews 666 metal albums, one-per-day for 666 days!

Author: Monk, Noel Title: Runnin' With The Devil Publisher: Dey St. Pages: 344 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A sordid and compelling tell-all tale of the glory years of Van Halen (MK:I) as told by their Manager.

Author: O'Neill, Andrew Title: A History Of Heavy Metal Publisher: Headline Pages: 296 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The British stand-up comedian by trade writes a surprisingly accurate and very funny history of Heavy Metal.

Author: Popoff, Martin Title: Hit The Lights! Publisher: PowerChord Press Pages: 240 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first comprehensive look of the history of thrash Metal.

Author: Popoff, Martin Title: Rush - Album By Album (Book review) Publisher: Voyageur Pages: 192 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Popoff and multiple Rush experts lead us on an immense album by album journey of the Canadian trio.

Author: Popoff, Martin Title: Metal Collector Publisher: Power chord Press Pages: 240 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Collected tales of Metal collections and collecting.

Author: Popoff, Martin Title: Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers: The Rise Of Motörhead Publisher: ECW Press Pages: 262 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: Comprehensive chronicle of the "classic" Motörhead years from prolific author, Martin Popoff.