Heavy Metal Islam
| Author | Mark LeVine |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 2008 |
Heavy Metal Islam is a 2008 non-fiction book by Mark LeVine, a professor of Middle East history.[1] LeVine details the growth of heavy metal music in the Middle Eastern countries Morocco, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and Pakistan as he travels within those countries for five years.[2] The book not only is just about his travels and heavy metal music, but was also meant as a promotional tool for his companion album.[3]
References
- ^ Hampton, Howard (July 20, 2008). "Rock the Casbah". The New York Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ Appleford, Steve (July 17, 2008). "Heavy metal uprising". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ McEvers, Kelly (July 28, 2008). "Nonfiction review: 'Heavy Metal Islam'". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved June 14, 2013.