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: Bond, Jacylyn Title: The 100 Best And Absolute Greatest Heavy Metal Albums In The World, Ever. Publisher: Nicotext Pages: 210 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A bit rushed and superficial but well done and readable list of 100 great albums.

Author: Brown, Jake Title: Iron Maiden In The Studio Publisher: John Blake Pages: 235 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A valiant, but somewhat flawed attempt of documenting Iron Maiden in the studio.

Author: Brown, Jake (w. Lemmy Kilmister) Title: Motorhead In The Studio Publisher: John Blake Pages: 254 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of many books in a series about major artists in the studio environment.

Author: Brown, Rex Title: Official Truth: 101 Proof-The Inside Story Of Pantera Publisher: De Capo Press Pages: 259 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The long-awaited and highly anticipated, first autobiography from a member of one of Metal\'s biggest bands.

Author: Bruggemann, Jorg Title: Metalheads-The Global Brotherhood Publisher: Gestalten Pages: 144 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A pan-global photo essay of Metalheads in their natural environment

Author: Brunning, Bob Title: Heavy Metal Publisher: Heinemann Library Pages: 32 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first and perhaps only book about Metal aimed at middle school. A curio with quite a few errors.

Author: Bukszpan, Daniel Title: The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Publisher: Barnes & Noble Pages: 300 Year: 2004 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of many Metal Encyclopedia coffee table books this one is the biggest and perhaps most beautiful. Marred only by poor editing and some questionable entries.

Author: Byford, Biff & Tucker, John Title: Never Surrender (Or Nearly Good Looking) Saxon: An Autobiography Publisher: Iron Pages Pages: 272 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Extremely interesting look at the life of a legend in his own words.

Author: Campos, Christian Title: Metal And Hardcore Graphics Publisher: Loft Pages: 552 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The world\'s biggest metal-art coffee table book. It\'s a monster!

Author: Canter, Marc Title: Reckless Road: Guns `n Roses and The Making of Appetite For Destruction Publisher: - Pages: 0 Year: 2008 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: -

Author: Capper, Andy & Sifire, Gabi Title: Heavy Metal In Baghdad-The Story Of Acrassicauda Publisher: MTV Books Pages: 287 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The story of the movie of the story of the magazine article of the story about the only Metal band in Iraq.

Author: Case, George Title: Led Zeppelin FAQ Publisher: Backbeat Books Pages: 370 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the more comprehensive books about the legendary act, focusing on fact not fiction.

Author: Cherie / Metalphoto Title: Chants Of Evil-The Visions Of The Breathing Darkness Publisher: Metalphoto Pages: 98 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the first (and best!) photo collections of the international Black Metal concert scene.

Author: Chips & Beer Magazine Title: Issue #1 Publisher: Indie Pages: 96 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The coolest new Metal magazine I\'ve read in a long time.

Author: Chips & Beer Magazine Title: Issue #2 Publisher: Indie Pages: 120 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Awesome second issue of the coolest new Metal magazine I\'ve read in a long time.

Author: Christe, Ian Title: Sound Of The Beast Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 385 Year: 2003 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The first, best and most encompassing history of the Heavy Metal to date. Released in many languages to global acclaim and respect.

Author: Christe, Ian Title: Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pages: 322 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Finally someone wrote the long overdue and defintive story of the legendary rock band.

Author: Chromium Dioxide (Fanzine) Title: Issue #1 Publisher: Independent Pages: 34 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The most bitchin\' metal lifestyle \'zine in the history of mankind.

Author: Chromium Dioxide (Fanzine) Title: Issue #2-The Pumpening Publisher: Independent Pages: 34 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The most bitchin\' metal lifestyle \'zine in the history of mankind.

Author: Chromium Dioxide (Fanzine) Title: Issue #3 Publisher: Independent Pages: 34 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The most bitchin\' metal lifestyle \'zine in the history of mankind.