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My books have been widely reviewed in such popular UK magazines as MOJO, Q, Record Collector, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound, Terrorizer, Zero Tolerance, Rock ‘N’ Reel, Black Velvet, Big Cheese, Powerplay and Fireworks et al.

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BOOKS PUBLISHED:

Rock Landmarks: Judas Priest’s British Steel (2011) Wymer Publishing: PB ISBN: 978-0-9557542-6-5 This is the second in a series of books on landmark rock albums; it’s an in-depth look at the classic Judas Priest album British Steel from 1980. The full story behind the making of the album; recollections by the band and personnel; track by track analysis; detailed discography and an 8-page colour section, all combined in a ‘CD size’ book designed to sit on your shelf, alongside the album as its perfect companion. There’s a foreword by Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns ‘N Roses). Format: (125x140mm); approx 64pp; this is my third book on the Metal Gods... Click HERE for more info!

Don't Stop Believin' - The Untold Story Of Journey (2011) Omnibus Press: PB ISBN: 9781849386579 The first ever biography of the greatest melodic rock band of all time with 80 million albums sold worldwide; 300 pages, glossy foil embossed cover, trade paperback; full history (1973-2010) of the band with in-depth interviews with former personnel and colleagues; exclusive & original interviews; extensive research; stories behind the songs; every album reviewed; bonus chapter on the solo work of Steve Perry; extensive appendices; foreword by an esteemed rock scribe and afterword by a former Journey frontman… Click HERE for more info!

Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries - Interviews With Rock Stars Volume II (2011) Authors Online: PB, eBook ISBN:9780755213115 You can buy this in eBook format directly from the publisher HERE. A follow-up to Rock ‘N’ Roll Mercenaries, which was published as a print on demand book through AuthorsOnline in December 2009. This one is of a similar size and quality with loads of really cool (new) interviews with big named (and not so big-named but still interesting) rock stars and bands, including Foreigner, Robert Fleischman, Thunder, Saxon, Diamond Head, Europe, Threshold and Blaze Bayley. Also, there is a bonus chapter featuring interviews with some well-known rock scribes, artists and photographers, available to buy in eBook and paperback format... Click here for book reviews

All Pens Blazing – A Rock & Heavy Metal Writer’s Handbook Volume II (2010) Authors Online: PB ISBN:9780755212569 You can buy this in eBook format directly from the publisher HERE: A follow up to All Pens Blazing, loads more interviews, lots of great stories and anecdotes, plenty of advice for aspiring writers, more emphasis on the US metal publishing market and the Internet, interviews with some legendary names in the field, foreword by Mick Wall, available to buy in eBook and paperback format... Click here for book reviews

Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries - Interviews With Rock Stars Volume I (2009) Authors Online: PB ISBN:9780755212095 You can buy this in eBook format directly from the publisher HERE: My second print on demand tome, 178 pages, no pictures but loads of cool rock ‘n’ roll stories/anecdotes, features dozens of interviews with top named rock stars and bands (Sammy Hagar, Nikki Sixx, Dio, Jimi Jamison and Bob Catley plus members of Saxon, Journey, Primal Fear, Queensryche, Thunder and Foreigner et al), there's also a bonus section featuring interviews with top-named and revered rock scribes. 40 interviews in total, available to buy in eBook and paperback format... Click here for book reviews

Linkin Park – An Operator’s Manual (2009) Chrome Dreams: PB ISBN:9781842404713 300 pages, rare photographs, extensive appendices, plotted history of the band and in-depth history of each album, details on tours, guest appearances, ex-members, press reviews, author reviews, and interviews...   Click here for book reviews

All Pens Blazing – A Rock & Heavy Metal Writer’s Handbook Volume I (2009) Authors Online: PB ISBN:9780755211555 You can buy this in eBook format directly from the publisher HERE: My first print on demand and self-financed book, 350 pages, no pictures but loads of stories, features a staggering 65 interviews with metal journalists and authors, foreword by Martin Popoff, detailed intro, potted history of metal press, covers most genres of rock and metal, lots of anecdotes, essential guide for aspiring metal scribes, lots of advice and ideas, available to buy in eBook and paperback format... Click here for book reviews Click here for information on the second edition

Dawn Of The Metal Gods: My Life In Judas Priest & Heavy Metal (2009) Iron Pages: PB ISBN-13:9783931624569 Al Atkins’ autobiography, picture sections (including very rare band photos & shots of Priest memorabilia,) tour dates, quotes from various artists and ex-Priest colleagues, humorous anecdotes, appendices, examination of 60s Midlands music scene. More information is available for UK readers HERE... Click here for book reviews

Bon Jovi Encyclopaedia (2009) Chrome Dreams: PB ISBN:9781842404645 284 pages, A-Z history of the band, pictures, tour dates, reviews, first hand interviews, appendices, press reviews, fan quotes, discographies (inc. solo material)...   Click here for book reviews

Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page & The Solo Years (2008) IMP: PB ISBN:9780955282270 238 pages, picture section (including rare photos of Plant,) original quotes from various artists and ex-colleagues, extensive appendices, every album reviewed, set lists...   Click here for book reviews

The Story Of Judas Priest: Defenders Of The Faith (2007) Omnibus Press: HB ISBN:9781846096907 2nd Ed: PB, ISBN:9781847727077 Kindle Ed: eBook, ISBN:B003FV7G4E You can buy this in eBook format directly from the publisher HERE: Embossed cover, 320 pages, 3 picture sections (including rare b/w & colour photos,) every album reviewed, over 50 original interviews, an extensive appendices (including complete tour dates, discographies & filmographies,) foreword by Al Atkins, available to buy in eBook and paperback format... Click here for book reviews Click here for information on the second edition

REVIEW COPIES: Anybody requesting review copies of any of my commercially released books should contact the publishers directly. Links to the publishers can be located by simply clicking on the relevant book. Please contact me for information on review copies of my POD books.

BOOKS CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION:

Iron Maiden – The Ultimate Illustrated History (2012) Voyageur Press, 2012 A full colour hardback coffee table tome on the most successful and long-running British heavy metal band in the world. There’ll be loads of amazing photos and merchandise as well as a taut and easily digestible story of their career with a detailed appendices. There’ll also be input from a bunch of well-known metal players paying tribute to Eddie and cohorts... Click HERE for more info!

It’s My Life – A (Fictional) Rock Memoir (TBC) Authors Online, 2012 This is the story of Johnny Cannon, an ‘80s British rock star who achieved a small degree of fame and recognition in the barely remembered British hair metal band, The Druids... Click HERE for more info!

The Making Of Slippery When Wet (TBC) TBC The full story on the making and legacy of Bon Jovi’s 30 million selling album, and one of the best known and loved melodic rock albums of all time. Recollections from the band and associated personnel, track by track analysis, story behind the artwork, a lengthy critical review, contributions from revered rock scribes, foreword by Paul Suter, story behind the mammoth world tour and much more... Click HERE for more info

All Pens Blazing – A Rock & Heavy Metal Writer’s Handbook Vol III (2012) Authors Online, 2012 Another hefty collection of rock scribes interviews; lots more names that I missed out for various reasons in the first two books; rock, metal and online scribes and authors; loads of great stories, thoughts and opinions on music and the publishing business with both books and magazines; a worthy addition to any rock library. This is the third and final volume in the APB trilogy... Click HERE for more info!

Rock ‘N’ Roll Mercenaries - Interviews With Rock Stars Volume III (2012) Authors Online, 2012 A follow-up to Rock ‘N Roll Mercenaries Vol II, which was published as a print on demand book through AuthorsOnline in 2011. This one will be of similar size and quality with loads of really cool interviews with big named (and not so big-named but still interesting) rock stars and bands. Also, there'll be a bonus chapter featuring interviews with well-known rock scribes. This is the third and final volume in the R’N’RM trilogy… Click HERE for more info!

BOOK CONTRIBUTIONS:

Aerosmith: The Unofficial Illustrated History Of Boston's Bad Boys by Richard Beinstock (Voyageur Press) (Review of Get A Grip.)

SLEEVE NOTES:

Al Atkins – Demon Deceiver Plus... (Angel Air, 2009)

"extensive sleevenotes"

Joe Geesin - Get Ready To Rock (www.getreadytorock.com)

“Daniels contributes the comprehensive liner notes that accompany this release and provide and overview of Atkins’ career after his departure from Judas Priest in 1973 that led to Rob Halford joining the band.”

Dean Pedley - Sea Of Tranquility (www.seaoftranquility.org)

MAGAZINE ARTICLES, REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS:

Big Cheese	Fireworks	Powerplay	Record Collector	Rock Sound	Misc
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OBITUARIES:

The Guardian. Mel Galley
The Guardian. Michael Lee

RANDOM BLOGS:

On Guns N' Roses: Here
On Metallica: Here

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