munwar: Metal Bookcase

Friday 28 September 2012

Metal Bookcase

While it’s undeniable that metal is definitely something you need to listen to, many discerning metalheads also round out their knowledge with a little heavy metal literature. There are many books on the market about metal, from general guides to in-depth histories of different genres to rockstar memoirs … and even a cookbook or two.

If you’re in need of a little metal reading this summer, here are some of my favourite books about metal:

Arguably the best general history book on metal on the market, Sound of the Beast is packed with to the teeth with nerdy metal facts and genre history. Sound of the Beast is aimed toward an audience that’s already neck-deep in the metal subculture, and fans will find interesting facts and figures on every page. My only fault with this book