Now that two decades have passed since underground metal was a threat and its ideas live on in artistic, political, social, and philosophical changes, writers are bringing out more contemplative — and less “fanboy” — visions of that time. These continue with a new book named Aesthetics Of Sickness.

Written by Alex Milazzo, the book focuses on the art of underground metal and “high profile artists that share a similar philosophy and thoughts,” with its most intense analysis centered around Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Avulsed, Death Angel, and Impaled. Released on March 6, the book can be found for sale at the Heavy Music Artwork e-shop (use code ALL15METAL for 15% off).

While it is unclear how much of the book is underground metal and how much is “heavy music,” a term that can mean anything from Black Sabbath to Matchbox 20, the book offers an impressive list of features including:

• Individually hand sewed binding
• Individually stamped, signed and numbered
• Printed with litho plates and not digital
• High gloss hardback
• Dust jacket
• 252 pages printed on high-quality 150mgs paper
• Limited edition of 700
• European paper ethically sourced
• Printed in the UK
• Radiation safety packed