{"product_id":"black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult-the-restored-expanded-definitive-edition-hardback-signed-by-author-includes-patch","title":"BLACK METAL: EVOLUTION OF THE CULT - THE RESTORED, EXPANDED \u0026 DEFINITIVE EDITION hardback (signed by author, includes patch)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreorder [15th June 2026] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main title in our most popular series of books, this title has sold out 3 times since it was released in late 2023 and has been out of print outside the US since 2024. Since it is also the most expensive to produce we are separating the funding of reprinting it from our other books. Preorder here, books will ship when funding is completed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder includes free 'Evolution of the Cult' patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: The most acclaimed book on black metal is finally released as originally intended, and beyond. Signed by the author!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 340,000 words in total • 130,000 words of new content • 23 new chapters • 20 extended chapters • 30 updated chapters • Over 70 new interviews, over 150 interviews in total •  Improved cover art and layout • A wealth of new images\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 500 large (30x22 pages). Includes 80 page gloss\/colour photo section!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: To answer a frequently asked question, no this book does not include Black Metal: Prelude to the Cult, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Vol. One or Black Metal Into the Abyss, save for about 1% of overlapping material. This is new material and those sequels are still available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing over 160 interviews and exploring bands including: \u003cstrong\u003eVENOM • MERCYFUL FATE • BATHORY • HELLHAMMER • CELTIC FROST • SODOM • DESTRUCTION • SEPULTURA • VULCANO • HOLOCAUSTO • MYSTIFIER • BLASPHEMY • SAMAEL • ROTTING CHRIST • NECROMANTIA • DEVISER • TORMENTOR • MASTER’S HAMMER • VON • MAYHEM • THORNS • DARKTHRONE • BURZUM • IMMORTAL • EMPEROR • GEHENNA • GORGOROTH • TRELLDOM • BEHERIT • IMPALED NAZARENE • CRADLE OF FILTH • DIMMU BORGIR • LES LEGIONS NOIRE • MARDUK • DISSECTION • VINTERLAND • THE BLACK • WATAIN • SHINING • STRID • FORGOTTEN WOODS • BETHLEHEM • SILENCER • FORGOTTEN TOMB • LIFELOVER • GRAVELAND • INFERNUM • BEHEMOTH • HADES • HELHEIM • ISENGARD\/STORM • KAMPFAR • WINDIR • PRIMORDIAL • OCTOBER FALLS • ENSLAVED • SATYRICON • ULVER • MORTEM • ARCTURUS • FLEURETY • IN THE WOODS… • MANES • VED BUENS ENDE • DODHEIMSGARD • SIGH • DEATHSPELL OMEGA • MYSTICUM • ABORYM • BLACKLODGE • BLACK WITCHERY • HECATE ENTHRONED • WINTERFYLLETH • FEN • PROFANATICA • ABSU\u003c\/strong\u003e and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes exclusive interviews from over the last 20 years by the author with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandros (Macabre Omen \/ The One \/ Necromaniac) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgol (Forgotten Tomb \/ Triumph of Death) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnders Kobro (In the Woods…)***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndras Nagy (Sear Bliss) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndreas Jonsson (Vinterland \/ The Black) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollyon (Aura Noir \/ Dødheimsgard \/ Immortal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttila Csihar (Mayhem \/ Tormentor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphazel (Ancient) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzrael (Heathen Deity \/ Thy Dying Light \/ Helvellyn) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB (Lifelover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeelzeebubth (Mystifier) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Winds (Blasphemy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlasphemer (Mayhem \/ Aura Noir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCerastes (Mysticum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCernunnus (Manes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Naughton (Winterfylleth) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Botteri (In the Woods…) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCronos (Venom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamien (Cradle Of Filth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDani Filth (Cradle Of Filth) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniele Valeriani (black metal visual artist) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarken (Graveland \/ Infernum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Thiérrée (black metal visual artist) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonaz (Immortal) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolgar (Gehenna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolk (Kampfar) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon Anderson (Agalloch) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Best (Mysticum) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDylan Hughes (Hecate Enthroned) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEinar Selvik (Gorgoroth \/ Wardruma) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErik Danielsson (Watain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEster Segarra (black metal photographer) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFenriz (Darkthrone \/ Dødheimsgard \/ Isengard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForn (Black Crucifixion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForst (Heathen Deity) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrantišek Štorm (Master’s Hammer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerdinando ‘Herr Morbid’ (Forgotten Tomb) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrater Nihil (Cacophonous Records) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaahl (Trelldom \/ Gorgoroth \/ Gaahls Wyrd)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarm (Ulver \/ Arcturus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Emmanuel (Lucifer’s Child, Rotting Christ) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat (VON)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraf (Psychonaut 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeljarmadr (Dark Funeral \/ Gra) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelson Reviler (Cthulhu \/ Blasphemer zines) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenrik (Kall \/ Lifelover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolocausto (Beherit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHrafn (Thy Dying Light \/ Nefarious Dusk \/ Skiddaw) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHupogrammos (Negura Bunget)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHvall (Windir \/ Vreid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI. Luciferia (Ende) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eICS Vortex (Arcturus \/ Dimmu Borgir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIhsahn (Emperor \/ Thou Shalt Suffer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfection (Horna \/ Behexen \/ Ajattara) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpurath (Black Witchery \/ Diocletian) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfernus (Gorgoroth \/ Borknagar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvar Bjørnson (Enslaved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.E. Åsli (Vemod \/ One Tail One Head) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJason Walton (Agalloch) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeroen Pede (Alkerdeel) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Mutilator (Rotting Christ \/ Yoth Iria) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Haughm (Agalloch) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJon ‘Metallion’ Kristiansen (Slayer fanzine \/ Head Not Found Records)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJon ‘Thorns’ Jamshid (Petrified fanzine \/ Full Moon Productions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonas Åkerlund (Bathory)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Selzer (Terrorizer \/ Metal Hammer magazines) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJørn Inge  Tunsberg (Hades \/ Immortal) * *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJürgen Bartsch (Bethlehem) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Carlsson (Lifelover \/ Hypothermia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing (Gorgoroth \/ God Seed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Diamond (Mercyful Fate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKjetil Grutle (Enslaved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobold (Ewigkeit \/ Old Forest \/ The Meads of Asphodel) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee Barrett (Candlelight Records)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeere (Silencer) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLembetu (Loits) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSykelig Siouzios (Den Saakaldte) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagus Daoloth (Necromantia \/ Rotting Christ) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalfeitor (Aborym)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManheim (Mayhem)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManiac (Mayhem)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarco Kehren (Deinonychus \/ Bethlehem) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarius Vold (Thorns \/ Arcturus \/ Mortem) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Kelso (Black Death Nostalgia page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt Hnaras (Deviser) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Cavalera (Sepultura) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyhna’ch (Mütiilation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidgard (Ouija) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMika Luttinen (Impaled Nazarene) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Sifringer (Destruction) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze \/ Northern Heritage Records)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikko Lehto (October Falls) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirai Kawashima (Sigh) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan Hakkansson (Marduk \/ Abruptum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMortiis (Emperor \/ Mortiis \/ Vond) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMortuus (Marduk \/ Funeral Mist)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Mudrian (Decibel magazine) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecrobutcher (Mayhem)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecroChrist (Darkest Oath) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNemtheanga (Primordial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNergal (Behemoth) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick Christogiannis (Deviser) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNige Dennan (Hecate Enthroned) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiklas Kvarforth (Shining)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorgaath (Enthroned \/ Coldborn) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNornagest (Enthroned) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlav Berland (Forgotten Woods) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePara Bellum (Blackdeath) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul ‘Host’ Groundwell (The Deathtrip \/ Peaceville Records) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Ledney (Profanatica \/ Havohej) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Ryan (Cradle Of Filth \/ Nine Covens) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePest (Gorgoroth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePete Woods (Ave Noctum page)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Tägtgren  (black metal producer \/ War \/ Marduk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrime Evil (Mysticum, Aborym)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProscriptor McGovern (Absu) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePytten (Black metal producer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavn (Strid) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicardo (VM-Underground fanzine) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin ‘Graves’ Eaglestone (Cradle Of Filth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Kristensen (Imhotep zine) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS (Revenant Marquis) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Vincent (Blacklodge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamoth (Thou Shalt Suffer \/ Emperor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatyr Wongraven (Satyricon) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmier (Destruction) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeldrack L.k.S. (Wisdom \/ Black Metal Antiquarium page) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShatraug (Horna \/ Behexen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiiver (Arcane Archivist fanzine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilenoz (Dimmu Borgir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Lucas (Winterfylleth)*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnorre Ruch (Thorns \/ Mayhem) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonneillon (Blaze of Perdition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorcerer Do’Urden (Mystifier) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturla Viðar (Sól án varma \/ Svartidauði) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSvein Egil Hatlevik (Fleurety \/ Dødheimsgard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSverd (Arcturus \/ Mortem) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT. Reaper (Malignant Eternal \/ Aeternus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTchort (Emperor \/ Carpathian Forest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeloch (Mayhem \/ Nidingr) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dark (Agatus \/ Zemial) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Watcher (Fen \/ Fellwarden) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemis Tolis (Rotting Christ) ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Eriksen (Mork) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjodalv (Dimmu Borgir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom ‘Warrior’ Fischer (Hellhammer \/ Celtic Frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTómas Ísdal (Misþyrming \/ Carpe Noctem)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrym (Emperor \/ Enslaved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV’gandr (Helheim)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValério Exterminator (Holocausto) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarg Vikernes (Burzum) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVechi Vrăjitor (Warmoon Lord \/ Old Sorcery) *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenien (VON) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVicotnik (Dødheimsgard) **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVladimír Pavelka (Cult of Fire)*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorph (Samael)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhema Rodero (Vulcano)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and a few more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* = completely new or unpublished interview, exclusive to this new edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** = extended interview\/s, including new or previously unpublished material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** = archive interview by the author, not included in the original book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003e“This \"definitive edition\" most definitely lives up to its name. I would be hard-pressed to find an alternative that is nearly as well-researched. The care and craft in this publication is apparent from the first chapter through the last and one could literally spend days on end reading this. Without any doubt, it's a must-have for any black metal fan's library.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Injection (10\/10 review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“To call it merely updated is a grand disservice. It’s a supremely detailed body of work, a true labour of love, and an interesting account of an often misunderstood genre.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Collector (5\/5 review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“An absolute must-read… It serves as a reference work, evening entertainment and a vehicle for nostalgia, and its new edition is also visually appealing. Even those who have already read the original publication will still be able to get a lot of new information from the book, with almost twice as many words.  Dayal Patterson has essentially written the (satanic) bible of the black metal scene, in which it should be noted that its author has invested decades of research, work and passion.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL.DE (10\/10 review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“There is stuff that I had no knowledge of prior to reading this book, despite that I have been an avid follower of black metal since Bathory did their massive albums in the 80s. So, it goes without saying that this is by far the best approach to the story and evolution of black metal that you've ever read… the layout is gold for sore eyes. The readability is excellent, and the photos and flyers are well-planned out on each page… If you are into black metal and would like to know more about the evolution of the genre(s), you don't have to look elsewhere. Dayal Patterson's book is, as previously stated, the Bible of black metal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMHOTEP zine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“I’m not trying to sell the book. I am sure many of our readers will be aware of it and plenty will have pre-ordered. What I will say is that you will not be disappointed. Your arms may however ache, you may need a bigger bookcase and your postman will be huffing, puffing and cursing when he gets it into your eager hands. This is an essential book for lovers of all music and even if I wanted to, there’s nothing negative I can think of to say.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVE NOCTUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“Dayal has made a HELL of a work on the revised edition. This is a legacy for future generations! Cult Never Dies has exceeded itself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Magus (Necromantia, Thou Art Lord, Yoth Iria, The Magus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“Personally speaking, having a deep respect for Patterson’s work, I found the new, revised edition of ‘Evolution Of The Cult’ vastly superior to the original as a book that illuminates several aspects of the scene, while also sparking the curiosity of the readership to raise questions and decide for themselves how they perceive such a multifaceted idiom.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROCKING.GR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“Without a doubt this new edition can be considered as the ‘Bible of black metal’. Supporting this claim are excerpts from interviews in fanzines and magazines, but mostly exclusive with its musicians and shapers. All this framed with information, a large amount of photos that you will hardly find available in cyberspace. I could go into detail, but I dare say it would be tiresome and propagandistic to convince you to read it. I'm sure black metal fans will dig into it, searching its pages for everything they wish they had collected. Essential!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROCK HARD GREECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“So good. Lovely memoirs of those old times and interesting new stuff. Dayal’s done a really great job with this book.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuclear Holocausto Vengeance (Beherit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A brilliantly written book – mandatory if you have any interest in the genre, or want to explore a new world.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHvall (Windir \/ Vreid)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A unique, insightful and fun read.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlasphemer (Aura Noir, ex-Mayhem)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a very insightful work: Without doubt the ultimate book on the subject, a testimony of black metal and a good introduction for neophytes.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVorph (Samael)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A valuable educational piece of dark writing.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakis Tolis (Rotting Christ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are quite a few books on black metal on the market these days but this one is totally different. This is not a typical disc-guide book. This is not a book that only focuses on those inner circle myths. This is an in-depth and very well researched book that overlooks the world of black metal.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMirai Kawashima (Sigh)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“No need to write any more books about black metal after this one.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSvein Egil Hatlevik (Fleurety \/ Dodheimsgard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Dayal Patterson took what is probably the only reasonable approach to the task: he let the artists speak for themselves. If you are prepared to pick up a book this size, then you probably are enough of a fan to be glad you did.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabban (Aborym)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Free from sensationalist hyperbole it contains a dizzying array or detail, anecdotes, photographs and contextualisation of the landmark artists within the genre - all delivered with Dayal’s fluid prose and dry wit. A huge undertaking that oozes passion, this lengthy tome stands tall as the definitive book on the black metal genre.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Watcher (Fen \/ Fellwarden)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Without doubt the best book about black metal I’ve ever read. Actually I could probably say it’s the only book about metal worth reading!” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCernunnus (Manes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A definitive and essential piece of writing, exposing a genre that has drastically evolved since Black Sabbath and Venom left their stain on the world.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenien (VON)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You don’t have to read between the lines anymore ‘cause it’s all there, straight from the source.”\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilenoz (Dimmu Borgir)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cult Never Dies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52699241283912,"sku":null,"price":56.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2252\/3720\/files\/Screenshot_135.png?v=1773830168","url":"https:\/\/metal-collective.com\/products\/black-metal-evolution-of-the-cult-the-restored-expanded-definitive-edition-hardback-signed-by-author-includes-patch","provider":"Metal Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}