Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies: Volume one

by Dayal Patterson

In 2015 Dayal Patterson presents Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Volume One, the first of a series of books examining in even greater depth this worldwide phenomenon. Comprised entirely of exclusive interviews, many with artists who have never spoken about their careers before, this tome begins the project by examining three facets of the genre in detail, returning to the subject of Norwegian Black Metal, discussing Polish Black Metal and telling the story of the subgenre of Depressive/Suicidal Black Metal.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History

300 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2015

About the author

Founder of Cult Never Dies publishing

Dayal is a writer, photographer and designer. He began writing professionally in 2005, having previously created a self-published music journal entitled Crypt Magazine. Since that time he has contributed regularly to the likes of Record Collector, The Quietus, Terrorizer, Decibel, Classic Rock Presents... and, most prominently, Metal Hammer magazine, whom he has written for since 2006, providing numerous lead and cover story features. Since completing a BA honours degree in photography at London College of Communication Dayal has been taking live, portrait and promotional pictures for numerous magazines including Record Collector, Terrorizer and Metal Hammer as well as for bands, individuals and companies.