Please note this is a pre-order, the release date of this book is on the 27/06/2025
Heavy Metal Flyers on the Wall is a visual time capsule of heavy metal's underground history, spanning roughly from the early 1980s to the late 1990s artworks. This volume preserves and analyses the raw, unfiltered artistry of concert flyers, fanzine ads, small posters, and anything in between, all essential relics of a pre-digital era when heavy metal's visual language was forged in ink, Xerox, and raw creativity. We've all seen those black-and-white, photocopied flyers plastered on poles and phone booths announcing local bands or legendary acts rolling through town.
Heavy Metal Flyers on the Wall showcases hundreds of authentic flyers, from iconic legends to underground cult favourites. This book explores the cultural and historical significance of heavy metal's DIY aesthetic, with commentary, critique, and analysis by Heavy Music Artwork, a leading authority on heavy metal art and design. Reproduced under fair use for research and preservation, Heavy Metal Flyers on the Wall pays tribute to the artists, promoters, and fans who shaped the genre's visual identity.
Book specifications
Dimensions 20.96 x 1.96 x 27.94 cm
Matt hardback colour cover
224 strictly black and white pages
Printed on 130 gsm uncoated art paper
Ethically sourced
Printed in the UK
Release date 27/06/2025
This book is for historical and educational purposes. All concert flyers, posters, and related materials remain the property of their respective creators and rights holders. No copyright claims are made regarding third-party imagery, logos, or trademarks. Images are reproduced under fair use for commentary, research, and preservation of music history. If you are a rights holder with concerns, please contact us here. No A.I. art or A.I. copy tools have been used to make this book.
