Biblical: Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures

Rob Halford's A-to-Z of Rock and Metal sees Rob cast his lively eye over all facets of the music and metal world. It's an engaging encyclopaedia in which Rob shares his thoughts, memories, and anecdotes on every area of the rock 'n' roll life, from tours to tattoos, riffs to riders, and drugs to devil horns.

What exactly does 'heavy metal' signify? Why do people head-bang? Who are Rob's heroes and villains? In terms of chemistry, what truly makes a great band, and what can utterly ruin it? What is Lead Singer Syndrome? How do bands survive a tour bus without resorting to internecine warfare? What constitutes a perfect set-list, or rider, or after-show party? Who are rock's all-time greatest vocalists? And, indeed, why are online music retailers such wankers?

From A to Z — from AC/DC to Zeppelin, from alcohol to Zzzzzs (battling insomnia across the world's time zones) — Rob Halford's A-to-Z of Rock and Metal is a frank, no-holds-barred guide that transports fans behind the scenes of every aspect of life in a world-conquering metal band.