A History of Heavy Metal by Andrew O’Neill
I think we’re going to see a lot of books about heavy metal in the near future. Hell, I’d like to write one! But any…
Arcadea – Arcadea
Another Mastodon side-project, this time from Brann Dailor. Mastodon are so prolific they could start their own record label just featuring their own projects….
Alice Copper – Paranormal
In a world gone mad (and going ever madder) it is ironic that Alice Cooper has turned out to be one of the sanest…
Iron Mountain – Unum
Occasionally, when reviewing records, I receive one that really exceeds my expectations. Such an album is Iron Mountain’s Unum. To give a soundbite description,…
A Fast Ride Out of Here: Confessions of Rock’s Most Dangerous Man
By Pete Way with Paul Rees Published by Constable (Little Brown Book Group) Ozzy Osbourne says that he’s way out of his league when…
Crafteon – Cosmic Reawakening
One of the best things about writing about music is the gems amongst the dross you come across. Such a shining multi-faceted jewel is…
M.U.T.A.N.K. – W.H.A.T.S.T.H.A.T.
To misquote that great film ‘Conan The Barbarian’, ‘what is good in metal?’ And the short answer is MUTANK! Why? Because they get it….
Pereplut – At The Ancient Times
Pagan folk metal from Russia. I don’t understand the lyrics but the music is excellent. It does conjure up images of a world where…
Downcast Twilight – Under the Wings of the Aquila
Hailing from Russia, but with lyrics in English, Downcast Twilight are most accomplished musicians and could compete on any international stage. Their song-writing is…
So Let It Be Written: The Biography of Metallica’s James Hetfield
Authored by Mark Eglinton Foreword by Chuck Billy of Testament Published by Lesser Gods This book works better as a history of Metallica than…