Swedish Death Metal

The ultimate blow-by-blow account of Sweden's legendary death metal underground, based on exclusive interviews with members of Nihilist/ Entombed, In Flames, At the Gates, Dismember, Grave, Hypocrisy, Opeth, Unleashed, Marduk, Morbid, Mob 47, Deranged, Edge of Sanity, Merciless, Therion, Liers in Wait, Carnage, Carcass, Tiamat/Treblinka, Afflicted, Repugnant, and the Haunted.

450 densely-illustrated pages
Heavy-duty 130gsm paper
Revised and Expanded 300-page history, PLUS 150 pages including highly opinionated band
encyclopedia, gallery, and fanzine bibliography
Written by Daniel Ekeroth (of Insision, Tyrant, Dellamorte, Diskonto; and author of Violent Italy)

"Finally, the true story of Swedish death metal! This book brought me back to the good old days"-Tomas Lindberg, At the Gates/ Grotesque/Disfear

"Death metal ruled my adolescent years. The problem is I don't remember half of it! This tome of dark recollections is the chance to set things straight."-Nicke Andersson, Nihilist/Entombed/The Hellacopters

"Read this book if you are willing to be subjected to the story behind the extreme face-melting, flesh-ripping, ear-slaying, gut-blasting phenomenon known as Swedish death metal!"-Chris Reifert, Death/Autopsy

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Book of the Year 2008, Decibel Magazine

"Ekeroth knows of what he writes...5 of 5 stars" - Revolver

"A sprawling epic of a book...basically the perfect read for extreme metal fans." - Bravewords & Bloody Knuckles, 9.5 of 10

"Death Metal musician and author Ekeroth shows a true fan's dedication" - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review/Pick of the Week

"Daniel Ekeroth has impressively balanced a high level of raw data with a loving, subjective tone. Aspiring authors of such future volumes are advised to approach their subjects with the same care and passion." - Metal Maniacs