Codex Metallum: The Secret Art of Metal - The Hidden Meanings Behind Metal's Greatest Album Covers


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A sumptuous, illustrated guide to the symbolism of heavy metal, told through 300 of its greatest album covers

More than any other genre of music, metal is steeped in a rich world of symbolism. From death and the devil to mythology and fantasy, its record covers are awash with iconography that carries a complex deeper meaning.

In Codex Metallum, more than 80 of these visual themes are explored and explained, accompanied by 300 of metal's most incredible album covers, including Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Mot rhead, Black Sabbath, Rammstein and more. With bespoke illustrations from Rammstein collaborators F rtifem, this unique guide decodes the genre's imagery, ranging from serpents and demons to sigils, castles, zombies, dragons and more.

Packaged in a stunning leather-effect case with foil finishes, Codex Metallum is a beautiful object in its own right, and essential reading for any metalhead.


Author: Maxwell, Alt236
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 10.95h x 8.93w x 1.15d
ISBN13: 9781788403375
ISBN10: 1788403371
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Heavy Metal

About the Author
Maxwell is a metal journalist, Youtuber and former presenter of Hellfest TV.

Alt236 is a Youtuber with 180k subscribers - his videos decoding the visual symbols of the paranormal garner upwards of 500k views.

Together, Maxwell and Alt236 directed the documentary The Art of Metal.