Dayal Patterson Explained

Dayal Patterson is a British author, music journalist and founder of publishing house, Cult Never Dies. He has written several non-fiction books about heavy metal music and has contributed to a number of metal magazines, such as Decibel, Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock Presents, Record Collector, NME, Zero Tolerance and online publications such as The Quietus. ^{[1] [2]} His trilogy of books on black metal, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult, Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Vol. One. and Black Metal: Into the Abyss, have been labelled 'essential reading' for black metal enthusiasts.^{[3] [4]}

Patterson began his music journalism career in the early 2000s when he started his own fanzine called Crypt. Shortly after, he became a regular contributor for magazines such as Metal Hammer, Terrorizer and Record Collector.^[5] During this time, Patterson has written multiple cover stories, including Rammstein,^[6] Behemoth,^[7] Children of Bodom^[8] for Metal Hammer, Deicide^[9] and Turisas^[10] for Terrorizer and Enslaved for Zero Tolerance Magazine.^[11]

In 2013, coinciding with Feral House’s publication of his book, , Patterson founded his own publishing house Cult Never Dies, which specialises in publications, merchandise and physical music releases relating to underground metal.^[12]

In late 2023, on Cult Never Dies’ tenth anniversary, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult - The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition was published.^[13] The North American version of the book was published in early 2024 by Decibel Books.^[14]

Patterson has given talks on the history of metal at events and festivals such as Midgardsblot,^[15] Beyond the Gates^[16] Cosmic Void,^[17] Inferno Festival and Bergen Literary Festival.^[18]

Patterson has also written multiple liner notes, and designed album layouts and artwork. He has also done live music and band photography.^{[19] [20]}

Partial Bibliography

Authored Books

• Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult. 2013. Feral House.
• Black Metal: The Cult Never Dies Vol. One. 2015. Cult Never Dies.
• Black Metal: Into the Abyss. 2016. Cult Never Dies.
• Owls, Trolls & Dead King's Skulls: The Art Of David Thiérrée. 2017. Cult Never Dies.
• Non Serviam: The Official Story Of Rotting Christ. 2018. Cult Never Dies. /
• Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult - The Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition. 2023. Cult Never Dies.

Album liner notes

• Killing Joke – Absolute Dissent. 2010.
• Emperor – The Complete Works. 2017.
• Rotting Christ – Under Our Black Cult. 2018.
• Rotting Christ – Thy Mighty Contract. 2017.
• Rotting Christ – Non Serviam. 2017.
• Rotting Christ – Passage to Arcturo. 2023.
• Cradle of Filth – Cruelty and the Beast: Re-Mistressed. 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Black metal: the cult evolves . Selzer . Jonathan . 27 January 2015 . Metal Hammer . 2018-10-30 . en.
2. Web site: Dayal Patterson Interview . 2024-02-26 . www.musicjournalisminsider.com . en.
3. Web site: Black Metal: Evolution Of The Cult – Review And Interview . Kelly . Kim . 19 May 2014 . The Quietus . 2020-04-18 . en.
4. Web site: Essential Reading: Black Metal: Into the Abyss . Andrew . J. . 24 May 2016 . Metal Injection . 2020-04-18 . en.
5. Web site: Dayal Patterson Interview . 2024-02-26 . www.musicjournalisminsider.com . en.
6. Metal Hammer, November 2009
7. Metal Hammer, Summer 2009
8. Metal Hammer, March 2011
9. Terrorizer, September 2006
10. Terrorizer, June 2007
11. Web site: Macey . Lisa . 2020-09-01 . Issue 097 Autumn 2020 edition Zero Tolerance Magazine . 2024-08-08 . en-GB.
12. Web site: Dayal Patterson Interview . 2024-02-26 . www.musicjournalisminsider.com . en.
13. Web site: Birch . Paul H. . 2023-12-07 . Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult - The Definitive Edition Breaks Sales Expectations . 2024-02-26 . RAMzine . en-GB.
14. Web site: Kennelty . Greg . 2023-07-19 . DAYAL PATTERSON To Release Black Metal: Evolution Of The Cult - Restored, Expanded & Definitive Edition . 2024-02-26 . Metal Injection . en-US.
15. Web site: 7 Reasons to fall in love with Midgardsblot metal festival . Pattillo . Alice . 22 August 2019 . Metal Hammer . 18 April 2020 . en.
16. Web site: PETER BESTE & DAYAL PATTERSON Tell Stories Behind Iconic Black Metal Photos, the Genre's Future & More!. Metal Injection. 22 September 2023 .
17. Web site: Cosmic Void Festival. 16 September 2023 .
18. Web site: 2023-01-27 . LitFestBergen 2023 – programme catalogue by litfestbergen - Issuu . 2024-02-26 . issuu.com . en.
19. Web site: Dayal Patterson - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives . 2024-02-26 . www.metal-archives.com.
20. Web site: Dayal Patterson Discography . 26 February 2024 . Discogs.