Mondo Hard n' Heavy, Fuel, Fire and Flames

Heavy Music Artwork has been at the forefront of capturing the essence of heavy music for over a decade. Mondo Hard n' Heavy's new instalment brings together a wealth of over 250 exclusive interviews conducted over the past ten years with some of the most influential and visionary musicians like Sebastian Bach, Gene Simmons, Devin Townsend, Michael Monroe, Danko Jones, and bands in the metal world like Slipknot, Kiss, Helloween, Alter Bridge, Avantasia, Disturbed, Def Leppard, Opeth, Sabaton and more.

This book spans an eclectic mix of genres—including Hard Rock, Metalcore, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, and everything in between—and is a deep dive into the creative minds shaping heavy music's ever-evolving landscape. Whether it's the blistering intensity of modern metalcore, the soaring grandeur of symphonic compositions, or the raw power of traditional heavy metal, each interview explores the artistry, passion, and relentless spirit that fuel this genre's unstoppable momentum.

Featuring in-depth conversations with the bands who have defined and redefined metal over the years, this collection offers unparalleled insight into their creative processes, inspirations, and aesthetics, complementing their sonic mastery. From life philosophies to lyrical themes to the very ethos of heavy music, this book celebrates the artistry that unites every metalhead across the globe.

Full list of band interviews: 36 Crazyfists, Accept, Acid Blade, Alter Bridge, Amaranthe, Amberian Dawn, Antimatter, Apocalyptica, Apostolica, Armored Saint, Arrayan Path, Avandra, Avantasia, Aziola Cry, Backyard Babies, Battle Born, Battlelore, Beast In Black, Black Sites, Black Star Riders, Buckcherry, Butcher Babies, Cauldron, Chrome Division, Circle Of Silence, Crone, Crystal Ball, Crystal Eyes, Crystal Gates, Crystal Viper, Danko Jones, Dead Soul, Deathless Legacy, Deez Nuts, Def Leppard, Delain, Demon Hunter, Demons & Wizards, Devin Townsend, Diabulus in Musica, Disturbed, Döda Havet, Dragonforce, Dragony, Dream Evil, Elegy of Madness, Eleine, Elixir, Enemy Inside, Enforcer, Escape The Fate, Europe, Everdawn, Fairyland, Falconer, Fate’s Hand, Feanor, FireForce, Foscor, Galaxy, Genus Ordinis Dei, Glitter Wizard, Goblins Blade, Godsmack, Gomorra, Gotthard, Grande Royale, Grave Digger, Grenouer, Greyborn, H.E.A.T, Halcyon Way, Hammer King, Hammers of Misfortune, Hardcore Superstar, Hatebreed, Heart Healer, Heavy Feather, Helloween, Hellyeah, High Council, Huntress, Illudium, Immortal Guardian, Impellitteri, In Solitude, InMe, Iron Kingdom, Jaded Heart, Jaded Star, Judas Priest, KISS, Lacuna Coil, Lady Beast, Leather Synn, Leaves Eyes, Legendarium, Letters from the Colony, Lonewolf, Lord, Lordi, Lords of Black, Lucifer For President, Magick Touch, Megaton Sword, Men in Metal, Michael Monroe, Midnight Priest, Mirror, Monte Pittman, Monument, Nanowar of Steel, Nevborn, New Years Day, Night Viper, Nightwish, Odd Circus, Opeth, Pallbearer, Paragon, Philm, Powerwolf, Protest the Hero, Rage, Ram, Rampart, Raptore, Reckless Love, Red Fang, Reinforcer, Reveal, Revenger, Righteous Fool, Rioghan, Rising Steel, Risingfall, Royal Republic, Sabaton, Santa Cruz, Savage Master, Saxon, Scanner, Sebastian Bach, Seether, Serenity, Seven Sisters, Shining, SikTh, Sins of the Damned, Skid Row, Slipknot, Soen, Soil, Sonata Arctica, Stormlord, Sunstorm, Supersuckers, Terra Odium, TesseracT, Texture, The Answer, The Darkness, The Dust Coda, The End Machine, The Heretic Order, The Night Flight Orchestra, The Order, The Osiris Club, The Quireboys, The Raven Age, The Vintage Caravan, Thenighttimeproject, Therapy?, Thunderor, Tracer, Trial, Twilight Force, Ugly Kid Joe, Unleash the Archers, Visigoth, Visions of Atlantis, Volbeat, Voltax, Wars, White Skull, Witch Blade, Witherfall, Within Temptation, Wolf, Xandria.

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Book specifications
Dimensions 1778mm x 254mm (7 inch x 10 inch)
344 Pages
High gloss hardback cover
Collected in one deluxe volume
Printed on 90gsm uncoated art paper
Cover artwork by Grandeduc

Release date 24/02/2025

All illustrations and artworks are from Adobe Stock.
No A.I. art or A.I. copy tools have been used to make this book.