Music History, Rock & Pop, Heavy Metal

in writing one of the few 33 1/3 books on a metal album, Ferris knows he must argue persuasively for their inclusion. Toward that end, he conducted a raft of original interviews for the book... — Pitchfork More…

Heavy opens an ornate portal into a murky subculture, illuminating the marginalia as well as the big beasts -- Victoria Segal — Sunday Times More…

A rich history of both the music industry and the baby boomer era — Los Angeles Times More…

A must for fans and rock buffs — The Sun More…

Readers may be surprised by Simmons's clarity and candour. How did Chaim Witz, the overprotected Israel-born son of Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivors, become Gene Simmons, fire-breathing,... — The New York Times More…

[A] flaming juggernaut of heavy-metal biog... the author writes a deceptively casual-looking, sincere but half-amused prose — The Guardian More…