If you watched the bio-documentary Everyone Dies—Rock Stars Don’t Count and thought you’d seen it all when it comes to Matt Zane, you might want to buckle up. The shock rocker, Society 1 frontman, and former adult director is proving the film was just the appetizer. The main course is coming this August in the form of a tell-all companion book, and it promises to go where the cameras couldn’t.
The Reckoning Is Coming
Publisher Heavy Music Artwork has announced the release of “Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning,” set to hit shelves on August 22. This isn’t your average rock biography. The book is being touted as an uncensored deep dive into the life, art, and mind of one of the underground’s most provocative figures. Pre-orders are already live for fans who want to be first in line.
So, what exactly is inside? According to the publisher, the book is a multi-format assault on the senses.
“More than just a rock biography, the book includes never-before-seen photos, original poetry, and stories too intense for the film—covering everything from porn sets to public protests, psychedelic journeys, and visceral live performances involving flesh-hook suspensions.”
“I Was All In”
The documentary, which landed on Amazon Prime in May, gave viewers a whirlwind tour of Zane’s chaotic career. Reviews praised its raw honesty, but the sheer velocity of his life story left many fans craving more detail. This book aims to satisfy that hunger, offering a space to explore the moments that were too raw, too personal, or simply too wild for the final cut of the film.
For Zane, the opportunity to expand on his story with a publisher that understands his aesthetic was a no-brainer. He was thrilled when Alex Milazzo, founder of Heavy Music Artwork, reached out.
“When Alex from Heavy Music Artwork approached me to do a biography that would include a taste of everything—from my pictures to poetry and even more in-depth stories—I was all in,” Zane said. “He’s done some amazing work, so I was honored. I’m just so excited more of the Society 1 and my story is going to be told.”
A Story That Demands More Than One Medium
Zane’s move fits perfectly into a growing industry trend where creators are no longer confining their narratives to a single platform. By releasing a documentary and a companion book, he’s giving his audience different ways to engage with his story. The film provides the visceral, fast-paced overview, while the book offers a chance for intimate reflection and deeper understanding—a model that rewards the most dedicated fans.
The partnership with Heavy Music Artwork is also a key piece of the puzzle. The publisher is renowned in the metal community for its high-quality, art-focused luxury books on bands like Cradle of Filth and Carcass, making them the perfect home for a personality as visually and artistically driven as Zane.
As the man himself put it, he’s excited for more of his story to finally be told. For a life that’s been lived at full volume, it seems one medium was never going to be enough.
To pre-order the book, head over to HeavyMusicArtwork.com. You can keep up with Matt Zane directly on his X.com account.
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