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: Kahn-Harris, Keith Title: Extreme Metal: Music And Culture On The Edge Publisher: Berg Publishing Pages: 194 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the most respected and critically acclaimed studies of extreme Metal

Author: Kajzer, Jackie & Lotring, Roger Title: Full Metal Jackie-Certified Publisher: Course Technology Cengage Learning Pages: 330 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An uninspired but interesting list of 50 influential songs and the stories behind them.

Author: Keck, Darryl Title: Metal Generation Publisher: High Volume Press Pages: 248 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An insider look at his life related to his involvement with the Metal industry especially the creation and operation of the fanzine Amplified Assault.

Author: Kilmister, Lemmy & Garza, Janiss Title: White Line Fever Publisher: Citadel Press Pages: 290 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Lemmy\'s autobigraphy. Pretty short on detail about Motorhead but a great read about this iconic figure.

Author: Kinnaird, Bryan J. Title: Sean Delaney`s Hell Box Publisher: - Pages: 0 Year: 2004 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: -

Author: Kiss Title: Kiss Kompendium Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 1300 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A massive, hardbound collection of every Kiss comic to date.

Author: Klosterman, Chuck Title: Fargo Rock City-A Heavy Metal Odyssey in Rural North Dakota Publisher: Scribner Books Pages: 0 Year: 2001 Reviewed By: Dave Preamble/Intro: A comedic take on growing up in the 80’s in the US. This autobiography is not so much about metal as the authors lifestyle and his cynical observations about hard rock culture.

Author: Klypchak, Brad Title: Performed Identity: Heavy Metal Musicians Between 1984-1991 Publisher: VDM Verlag Pages: 346 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the very first Metal studies about mainstream metal.

Author: Kristiansen, Jon Title: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries Publisher: Bazillion Points Pages: 722 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A beautiful, hardbound collection of every issue of the legendary fanzine Slayer Mag, with many bonus features.

Author: Larkin, Colin Title: The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock Publisher: Virgin Publishing Pages: 0 Year: 2001 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A straight-ahead Metal Encyclopedia. At 500 pages it is a great reference tool and addition to a metal library but more knowledgeable fans might find cause to criticize.

Author: Larkin, Colin Title: The Guinness Who\'s Who Of Heavy Metal Publisher: Guinness Publishing Pages: 286 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Another in a long line of flawed attempts by non-Metal writers to catalogue Heavy Metal. Loaded with problems but an interesting snapshot of 20 years ago.

Author: Lee, Tommy & Bozza, Anthony Title: Tommyland Publisher: Atria Books Pages: 272 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Tommy Lee\'s autobiography. Reads like a rollercoaster ride, just like his life.

Author: LeVine, Mark Title: Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and The Struggle For The Soul of Islam Publisher: - Pages: 0 Year: 2008 Reviewed By: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro: -

Author: Lipps, & Reiner, Robb Title: Anvil - The Story of Anvil Publisher: Bantam Pages: 313 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Quickie autobiography to tie-in with the bands recent resurgence in popularity. Seemed rushed and short on detail about Anvil\'s later years.

Author: Long, Chris Title: A Shot Of Poison: An Insiders Tales Of One Of Rock\'s Most Outrageous Bands Publisher: Collectors Guide Publishing Pages: 240 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An insiders (a roadies) look into the later years of Poison. Quirky and dishes the dirt without being hurtful.

Author: Macmillan, Malc Title: The NWOBHM Encyclopedia Publisher: Iron Pages Pages: 800 Year: 2002 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: It is unlikely anyone will ever surpass this academically inclined documentation of the NWOBHM. A huge book for serious fans only.

Author: Masino, Susan Title: Let There Be Rock-The Story Of AC/DC Publisher: Omnibus Press Pages: 244 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One jourmnalists life-long love-affair (not that kind) with the band and a decent biography as well.

Author: McCoy, Andy Title: Sherrif McCoy-Outlaw Legend Of Hanoi Rocks Publisher: Bazillion Points Pages: 190 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: English version of Andy McCoy\'s 2001 autobiography. Short on detail on Hanoi Rocks but loaded with juicy stories!

Author: McDonald, Chris Title: Rush-Rock Music And The Middleclass-Dreaming In Middletown Publisher: Indiana University Press Pages: 255 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A life-long fans academic thesis about Rush and the middleclass in North America

Author: McIver, Joel Title: The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists Publisher: Jawbone Press Pages: 224 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The most comprehensive, well-written list/guide to Metal guitarists ever published.