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

Album liner notes

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.