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Neil Daniels

Neil in Central Park, NYC

Okay guys, this is the one part of the site were I get serious and talk in a really dry manner but hey, I’ve got to sell myself…

I am a freelance journalist and published author based in the North West of England. In 2004, I obtained a B.A. Honours degree in Film Studies from Middlesex University in North London.

I have a deep passion for popular culture and have written extensively about music, cinema, books and graphic novels for several years. I have contributed articles about classic rock and heavy metal to a wide range of professional online magazines and webzines including; BBC Manchester Online, Unbarred, Drowned In Sound, Carling Live and musicOMH. A complete list of my website contributions is available on the My Writings page.

I currently write for Powerplay, Fireworks and the revered online publication Get Ready To Rock. I occasionally contribute to Rock Sound and Record Collector. I have previously contributed to the popular punk rock magazine Big Cheese. A complete list of my magazine contributions is available on the My Writings page.

I have also written film reviews for various websites including the aforementioned musicOMH; and I have an occasional column called ‘Unlocked Box: The Best Of Cult TV’ in the lauded bi-monthly melodic rock fanzine Fireworks. I have also contributed to the academic publication Media Magazine. Some of my reviews are available to download in an MS Word document on the Archives page.

I have interviewed lots of musicians including; Scott Ian (Anthrax,) Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing (Judas Priest,) Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot,) Rudolf Schenker (Scorpions,) Doro Pesch, Don Dokken, Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue,) Biff Byford (Saxon,) Roger Glover (Deep Purple,) Richie Edwards (The Darkness/Stone Gods,) Dio, Ross Valory (Journey) and Jeff Waters (Annihilator.)

My first book – 'The Story Of Judas Priest: Defenders Of The Faith' – was published in hardback via Omnibus Press on 4th September, 2007; it was greeted with positive reviews. My second tome – ‘Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page & The Solo Years’ – was published on 31st January, 2008 via IMP. Information about my forthcoming books is obtainable on the Current Projects page. For a full list of my published work visit the My Writings Page.

I am available to write sleeve/liner notes, compile CDs, take part in documentaries and conduct research on behalf of private companies. I am also available for contributions such as features/interviews, reviews and interview appearances.

 

Documentary Appearances

Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti – A Classic Album Under Review

(Chrome Dreams DVD, 2008)

 

Obituaries

The Guardian. Mel Galley:
http://music.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,,2289174,00.html

 

Interviews with me:

Get Ready To Rock (2007):
http://www.getreadytorock.com/reviews2007/judas_priest_book.htm

Metal Shrine (2007):
http://web.telia.com/~u43123410/mfintervju244.html

St. Helens Reporter (2007):
http://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/leisure/Lifting-the-lid-on-rock.3431798.jp

St. Helens Star (2007):
http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/search/display.var.1732322.0.neil_charts_rise_of_judas.php


Stokieboy's Weblog (2008):
http://stokieboy.wordpress.com/

About.com (2008):
http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/neildaniels.htm

Miscellaneous

On Blabbermouth:
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Search&searchtext=neil+daniels

On Rotten Tomatoes:
http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/author/author-10527/