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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, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult , 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]

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References

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