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: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: A-Z of Power Metal Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 504 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive Power Metal encyclopedia

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: A-Z of Doom, Gothic & Stoner Metal Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 472 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive Doom, Gothic & Stoner Metal encyclopedia

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: Death Metal Publisher: Zonda Books Pages: 613 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The revised and updated version of A-Z Of Death Metal, first published in 2001.

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: Thrash Metal Publisher: Zonda Books Pages: 433 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The revised and updated version of A-Z Of Thrash Metal, first published in 2003.

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry & Odermatt, Horst Title: The Ultimate Hard Rock Guide - Vol I - UK / Europe / Scandinavia Publisher: Bang Your Head Enterprises Pages: 840 Year: 2002 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A very early entry into the Metal encyclopedia sweepstakes. Massive in scope and scale, well laid out but tragically only covers Europe. At over 800 pages it is still the biggest to date.

Author: Sherman, Dale Title: The Illustrated Collectors Guide To Alice Cooper-10th Anniversary Edition Publisher: Collectors Guide Publishing Pages: 747 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive illustrated guide to Alice Cooper memorabilia

Author: Shooman, Joe Title: Bruce Dickinson: Flashing Metal With Iron Maiden and Flying Solo Publisher: Independent Music Press Pages: 240 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A well written chronicle of one of Metal\'s true renaissance men. Goes well beyond just Iron Maiden.

Author: Simmons, Gene Title: Kiss and Make Up Publisher: Crown Publishers Pages: 275 Year: 2004 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Directly from the lions mouth, this is Gene’s life story in all it’s glorious and sordid detail. They say don’t believe everything you read but we think in this case you can.

Author: Sixx, Nikki Title: The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star Publisher: VH1 Pages: 0 Year: 2007 Reviewed By: EvilG Preamble/Intro: A deeply disturbing and intimate look at an excessive and damaging year in the life of a disturbed rock star. Visually stunning and well designed, it is a great companion to The Dirt.

Author: Slash & Bozza, Anthony Title: Slash Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 450 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Pretty standard \'rock star\' autobiography, lots of sizzle not as much substance.

Author: Snider, Dee Title: Shut Up And Give Me The Mic-A Twisted Memoir Publisher: Gallery Books / Simon & Schuster Pages: 426 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Snider tells the compelling story of the first phase of his life and time in Twisted Sister.

Author: Spears, Rick & BB, Chuck Title: Black Metal-Book One Publisher: Oni Press Pages: 164 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A Black Metal themed comic

Author: Spears, Rick & BB, Chuck Title: Black Metal-Book Two Publisher: Oni Press Pages: 172 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A Black Metal themed comic.

Author: Stark, Janne Title: The Encyclopedia of Swedish Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Volumes I & II Publisher: Premium Pages: 400, 450 Year: 2003 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: This is how all Metal Encyclopedias should be designed and presented. A massive hardbound collection of all things Swedish in amazing detail and great to look at.

Author: Stenning, Paul Title: Two Sides To Every Glory. AC/DC-The Complete Biography Publisher: Chrome Dreams Pages: 320 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the better AC/Dc biographies out there.

Author: Stevens, Dakota Title: A Guide To Heavy Metal Music Publisher: Dakota Stevens Pages: 158 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A collection of articles about Heavy Metal compiled from wikipedia

Author: Stevens, Dakota Title: A Guide To Symphonic Metal Publisher: Dakota Stevens Pages: 208 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A collection of articles about Symphonic Metal compiled from wikipedia

Author: Stevens, Dakota Title: A Guide To Traditional Heavy Metal Music Publisher: Dakota Stevens Pages: 214 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A collection of articles about Traditional Metal compiled from wikipedia

Author: Stevens, Dakota Title: A Guide To Power Metal Publisher: Dakota Stevens Pages: 150 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A collection of articles about Power Metal compiled from wikipedia

Author: Stevens, Dakota Title: A Guide To Neoclassical Metal Publisher: Dakota Stevens Pages: 232 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A collection of articles about Neoclassical Metal compiled from wikipedia