The Book of Heavy Metal is the third full-length album by the Swedish heavy metal band Dream Evil. This is the last album to feature Gus G. and Snowy Shaw.
Track listing
Notes
- "Let's Make Rock" is omitted from this album because it appears as track 13 for the Japanese edition of 2003's "Evilized".
- The "METAL!" shout present at the beginning of "The Book of Heavy Metal" on the U.S. version is removed and placed as the intro to "The Enemy" instead.
DVD
- "Tour 2003" (Footage of the band on tour, and live footage of the band performing 'M.O.M.', 'Children Of The Night' and 'Heavy Metal In The Night') – 35:13
- "The Making Of The Book Of Heavy Metal" (The making of the band's new album) – 26:26
Personnel
;Band
- Niklas Isfeldt - vocals
- Fredrik Nordström - rhythm guitars, backing vocals
- Gus G. - lead guitars
- Peter Stålfors - bass, backing vocals
- Snowy Shaw - drums, backing vocals
;Guest/Session members
- Mats Olausson - organ and keyboards on 2, 5, 8, 10, and 12
- Andy Alkman - 2nd lead vocals on 4
- Per Edvardsson - harmony vocals on 5 and 11
- Patrik J. - choir vocals on 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10
- Råberra Axelsson - guitar solo on 1
- "Metal" Mike Chlasciak - guitar solo on 4