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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Reviews

Author: Branigan, Paul & Winwood, Ian Title: Into The Black Publisher: DeCapo Press Pages: 290 Year: 2015 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The second part of the two-part Metallica biography, following Birth. School. Metallica. Death. Covers 1991-2014. Very mainstream.

Author: O Shea, Mick Title: Cemetary Gates Publisher: Plexus Pages: 256 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An adequate collection of rock biographies of various Hard Rock and Heavy Metal stars.

Author: Abrams, Howie & Jenkins, Sacha Title: The Merciless Book of Metal Lists (Book review) Publisher: Abrams Image Pages: 208 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: Peter Atkinson Preamble/Intro: n/a

Author: Abrams, Howie & Jenkins, Sacha Title: The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists Publisher: Abrams Image Pages: 209 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Another big bad book of Metal lists and this one looks great!

Author: Adler, Steven Title: My Appetite For Destruction: Sex & Drugs & Guns N Roses Publisher: - Pages: 0 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: -

Author: Aerosmith (w. Stephen Davis) Title: Walk This Way Publisher: Spike Books Pages: 530 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the quintessential Hard Rock autobiographies.

Author: Aldis, Neil & Sherry, James Title: Heavy Metal Thunder Publisher: Chronicle Books Pages: 250+ Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Way cool collection of Metal album covers broken into rough genres.

Author: Allison, John Title: Heavy Metal - The Vinyl Years Publisher: Independent Pages: 196 Year: 2002 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Low-key but incredibly detailed encyclopedia of the early years of metal. A valuable tool for collectors and vinyl fans.

Author: Arnett, Jeffrey Title: Metalheads:Heavy Metal Music and Adolescent Alienation Publisher: Westview Press Pages: 196 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Fundamentally flawed and short-sighted study of young Metal fans.

Author: Atkins, Al & Daniels, Neil Title: Dawn Of The Metal Gods-My Life In Judas Priest and Heavy Metal. Publisher: Iron Pages Pages: 224 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Insightful and revealing autobiography of Al Atkins.

Author: Baddeley, Gavin, & Filth, Dani Title: The Gospel Of Filth-A Bible Of Decadence And Darkness Publisher: FAB Press Pages: 546 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The ultimate tome to the darkside of life.

Author: Baker, Todd Title: Metal Fatigue Publisher: Indie Pages: 238 Year: 2014 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A terrific and amusing story of the making of a middle aged Metal head.

Author: Bashe, Philip Title: Heavy Metal Thunder Publisher: Susan Lazin / Doubleday Pages: 213 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the earliest published collections of band biographies

Author: Bayer, Gerd (ed.) Title: Heavy Metal Music In Britain Publisher: Ashgate Pages: 200 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A scholarly collection of essays about British Metal, looking at history, gender, religion and more.

Author: Bedingfield, Lord Title: ...God And The Devil Publisher: Inddependent Pages: 308 Year: 2014 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The superb book/bible edition of the Dead Jesus album of the same name.

Author: Bender, Hilmar Title: Violent Evolution-The Story Of Kreator Publisher: Uline Pages: 219 Year: 2014 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first book on German thrash legends, Kreator!

Author: Benscoter, Wes Title: Skullfucker Publisher: Mondo Bizarro Press Pages: 74 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A grim and glorious grimoire of the graphic and gruesome Death Metal art of Wesbenscoter.

Author: Berelian, Essi Title: The Rough Guide To Heavy Metal Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 410 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An adequate overview of Hard Music with many non-Metal bands included. A strong British focus.

Author: Berlinger, Joe & Milner, Greg Title: Metallica:This Monster Lives Publisher: St. Martin\'s Press Pages: 310 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The book about the movie about the band making an album. Fascinating insight to the movie.

Author: Beste, Peter Title: True Norwegian Black Metal Publisher: Vice Books Pages: 185 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive illustrated photo guide of Norwegian Black Metal.