Malcolm Dome
Encyclopedia
Malcolm Dome has been an English
writer and journalist about metal
since 1979. In addition to writing books, he has been a journalist for Record Mirror
, Kerrang!
, Metal Hammer
and Classic Rock
among others. He also co-runs and DJs on the online radio station TotalRock
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
writer and journalist about metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
since 1979. In addition to writing books, he has been a journalist for Record Mirror
Record Mirror
Record Mirror was a British weekly pop music newspaper, founded by Isadore Green and featured, news articles, interviews, record charts, record reviews, concert reviews, letters from readers and photographs. The paper became respected by both mainstream pop music fans and serious record collectors...
, Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Kerrang! is a UK-based magazine devoted to rock music published by Bauer Media Group. It was first published on June 6, 1981 as a one-off supplement in the Sounds newspaper...
, Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
and Classic Rock
Classic Rock (magazine)
Classic Rock is a British magazine dedicated to the radio format of classic rock, published by Future Publishing, who are also responsible for its "sister" publication Metal Hammer. Although firmly focusing on key bands from the 1960s through early 1990s, it also includes articles and reviews of...
among others. He also co-runs and DJs on the online radio station TotalRock
TotalRock
TotalRock is a radio station based in London, England. The station first started in 1997 as Rock Radio Network , changing name to TotalRock in 2000...
.
Selected books
- Dome, Malcolm and Harrigan, Brian. The bible of Heavy Metal: Encyclopaedia Metallica. Omnibus Press, 1981. ISBN 0-86001-928-4.
- Dome, Malcolm. AC/DCAC/DCAC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
. Proteus Pub Co, 1982. ISBN 0-86276-011-9. - Dome, Malcolm. Thrash MetalThrash metalThrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
. Omnibus Press, 1990. ISBN 0-7119-1790-6. - Dome, Malcolm. AerosmithAerosmithAerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
: Life in the Fast Lane. Castle CommunicationsCastle CommunicationsCastle Communications was a British independent record label founded in 1983 by Terry Shand, Cliff Dane and Jon Beecher. The company was acquired by the American music distributor Alliance Entertainment in 1994 and in 2000 it was absorbed into Sanctuary Records Group...
, 1994. ISBN 1-898141-75-4. - Dome, Malcolm and Burrows, Brian (illustrator). Van HalenVan HalenVan Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
: Excess All Areas. Sanctuary Publishing, 1994. ISBN 1-898141-85-1. - Dome, Malcolm and Wall, Mick. The Complete Guide to the Music of MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
. Omnibus Press, 1995. ISBN 0-7119-4902-6. - Dome, Malcolm and Wall, Mick. Bon JoviBon JoviBon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
: All Night Long". Omnibus Press, 1995. ISBN 0-7119-4894-1. - Dome, Malcolm and Simmons, Sylvie. Mötley CrüeMötley CrüeMötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
. Sanctuary Publishing, 1995. ISBN 1-898141-95-9. - Dome, Malcolm and Wall, Mick. The Making of "MetallicaMetallica (album)Metallica is the self-titled fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. Mainly produced by Bob Rock, it was released on August 12, 1991 through Elektra Records to critical acclaim...
". Collector's Guide Publishing, 1996. ISBN 1-896522-34-3. - Dome, Malcolm and Berman, Jon. EvertonEverton F.C.Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
Greats. Mainstream Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-84018-805-7. - Dome, Malcolm and Fogg, Rod. Eddie Van Halen: Know the Man, Play the Music. Backbeat, 2005. ISBN 0-87930-838-9.
- Dome, Malcolm and Wall, Mick. Metallica": Complete Guide to Their Music. Omnibus Press, 2005. ISBN 1-84449-981-2.