Described by metal-rules.com as the first and best, most authoritative source on Australian metal , the Encyclopaedia of Australian Metal presents pictures, biographies and discographical information on more than 2000 bands from all parts of Australia - from the early 70s pioneers like AC/DC, Buffalo and Rose Tattoo to the current breed: Psycroptic, Parkway Drive, Ne Obliviscaris and more. This edition comes as a 342 page soft cover book featuring thousands of entries by music critic and archivist Brian Giffin, cover art by former Alchemist guitarist Roy Torkington, a foreword by The Racket's Lochlan Watt and tons of exclusive live photos.