Bloomsbury

The book is a seamless hybrid of criticism and reportage; Pelly spent time with the band and visited their old haunts. But what's extraordinary is that she doesn't seem to be recounting the... — Pitchfork More…

[Pearl Jam's Vs.] reminds the reader of the genius of the album. Those of a certain age will be taken back to their youth in its revisiting. And it brings to light some facts one might have... — Under the Radar More…

Hagen is uniquely placed to navigate [black metal's] paradoxes, as well as the sub-genre's wider social significance. His exploration here of black metal's appeal as a form of contemporary Nordic... — Record Collector More…

A remarkable book about fame, obsession, genius, money and madness ... this is the definitive study of the man — The Observer More…