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

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: 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.

Author: Prato, Greg Title: Shredders! Publisher: Jawbone Press Pages: 383 Year: 2017 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first book on the history of shred guitar. Superb!

Author: Bach, Sebastian Title: 18 And Life On Skid Row Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 412 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The autobiography of one of the last true Rock Stars, Sebastian Bach.

Author: Banchs, Edward Title: Heavy Metal Africa Publisher: Word Association Pages: 383 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A fascinating examination at the history of Heavy Metal in Africa.

Author: Burridge, Alan Title: Collateral Damage Publisher: Iron Pages Pages: 192 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A book chronicling every appearance of Lemmy outside of Motorhead.

Author: Daniels, Neil Title: Space Invader Publisher: Indie Pages: 245 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A Casual Guide to The Music Of Original Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley

Author: Ford, Lita Title: Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir (Book review) Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 262 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: Tell-all autobiography of "The Queen Of Heavy Metal"

Author: Giron, Joe Title: A Vulgar Display Of Pantera Publisher: Lesser Gods Books Pages: 386 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: Massive, coffee-table style, fully-authorized photo chronicle of the history of Pantera.

Author: Juras, Stjepan Title: Somewhere In Time-An Iron Maiden Classic Publisher: Indie Pages: 256 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An in-depth analysis of Iron Maiden's Somewhere In Time.

Author: McIver, Joel Title: What Evil Lurks-The Complete History Of Black Sabbath Publisher: Race Point Pages: 212 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An illustrated history coffee table tome, chronicling the the history of the godfathers of Heavy Metal.

Author: McIver, Joel Title: Thunder-Giving The Game Away Publisher: Omnibus Press Pages: 192 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first and only official illustrated history of veteran melodic Metal band, Thunder.

Author: McPhate, Tim,& Gill, Julian Title: Odyssey Publisher: Indie Pages: 536 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive examination of 'MUSIC FROM THE ELDER', the cult classic Kiss concept album.

Author: Milazzo, Alex Title: Heavy Metal Artwork #1 Publisher: Heavy Metal Artwork Pages: 100 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The world's first and only magazine dedicated to the art of Heavy Metal.

Author: Opeth Title: Book Of Opeth Publisher: Rocket 88 Pages: 208 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A superb hard bound coffee-table book for the bands 25th anniversary.

Author: Patterson, Dayal Title: Black Metal-Into The Abyss Publisher: Cult Never Dies Pages: 298 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An excellent collection of interviews with Black Metal artists

Author: Patterson, Dayal Title: Cult Never Dies-The Megazine Publisher: Cult Never Dies Pages: 265 Year: 2016 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Another great collection of interviews conducted by by Dayal Patterson with extreme metal bands compiled into book form.