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: Popoff, Martin Title: Epic Ted Nugent Publisher: Powerchord Press Pages: 292 Year: 2013 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An insightful and in-depth analysis of the life and times of this iconic Rock Star.

Author: Prato, Greg Title: The Eric Carr Story Publisher: Indie Pages: 256 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An extensive examination of the life of Kiss drummer, Eric Carr via countless first hand interviews.

Author: Purcell, Natalie Title: Death Metal Music: The Passion And Politics Of A Subculture Publisher: McFarland Pages: 234 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Excellent academic study of Death Metal. One of the best.

Author: Rarebell, Herman (w. Krikorian, Michael) Title: And Speaking Of Scorpions... Publisher: Indie Pages: 242 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A surprisingly insightful and revealing look at the life of the famous drummer who made it to the top.

Author: Raskal Title: Made In France: The Ultimate French Metal Anthology 1978-2008 Publisher: Indie Pages: 153 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Everything you ever wanted to know about French Metal!

Author: Roth, David Lee Title: Crazy From The Heat Publisher: Hyperion Pages: 411 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the most entertaining, non-linear autobiographies ever written. Diamond Dave can sure spin a good tale!

Author: Roxx, Rita Rae Title: Once Upon A Rock Star Publisher: Arbour Oak Books Pages: 207 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: An interesting and sincere perspective of the 80\'s rock lifestyle by a groupie.

Author: Sarzo, Rudy Title: Off The Rails: Aboard The Crazy Train In A Blizzard Of Oz Publisher: Independent Pages: 265 Year: 2010 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: Sarzo\'s first hand account of working with Randy Rhoads.

Author: Seabury, Steve Title: Mosh Potatoes Publisher: - Pages: 0 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: Celtic Bob Preamble/Intro: -

Author: Seabury, Steve Title: Mosh Potatoes Publisher: Atria Pages: 250 Year: 2012 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: A Metal themed cookbook. Even headbangers need to eat!

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: Black Sabbath-Never Say Die! 1979-1997 Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 400 Year: 2004 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of metals most prolific authors chronicles the oft-neglected post-Ozzy eras of Black Sabbath. Full of interviews and great rare photos.

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: Rockdetector: A-Z OF 80’s Rock Publisher: Rockdetector/Cherry Red Pages: 736 Year: 2004 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of many in the Rockdetector (now Musicmight) series. The biggest of the five-part series, encyclopedic in scope and scale.

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: Metal-The Definitive Guide Publisher: Jawbone Press Pages: 495 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: One of the best Metal encyclopedias/coffee table books available.

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: A-Z of Black Metal Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 404 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive Black Metal encyclopedia

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: A-Z of Death Metal Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 408 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive Death Metal encyclopedia

Author: Sharpe-Young, Garry Title: A-Z of Thrash Metal Publisher: Cherry Red Pages: 454 Year: 2011 Reviewed By: JP Preamble/Intro: The definitive Thrash Metal encyclopedia

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.