If you thought Matt Zane’s recent Amazon Prime documentary laid it all bare, you might want to buckle up. The shock rocker, Society 1 frontman, and former adult director is doubling down, announcing a companion book that promises to pull back the curtain even further on his wild and controversial life.
Titled “Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning,” the book is set to drop on August 22 from boutique publisher Heavy Music Artwork. It’s not just a memoir; it’s being billed as a full-on sensory experience, picking up where his documentary, Everyone Dies—Rock Stars Don’t Count, left off.
Uncensored and Unfiltered
So, what exactly was “too intense for the film”? According to the publisher, the book is loaded with content that couldn’t be crammed into the documentary. We’re talking never-before-seen photos, original poetry, and stories that delve deep into the most talked-about moments of Zane’s career.
“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.”
Zane himself is clearly thrilled about the project, which came about when he was approached by Alex Milazzo, founder of Heavy Music Artwork and the book’s author. The publisher is known for its high-end, visually stunning books celebrating heavy music culture, making it a perfect fit for a personality as visually driven as Zane.
“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.”
A Multimedia Assault
Zane’s latest moves are part of a larger trend where artists are taking control of their own narratives. Instead of relying on a single format, they’re building entire worlds around their stories. The documentary served as the main event, reintroducing fans and newcomers to his journey. Now, the book acts as the ultimate backstage pass, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the man behind the mayhem.
From his infamous flesh-hook suspensions with Society 1 to his boundary-pushing work in the adult industry, Zane has never been one to shy away from controversy. This book seems designed to be the definitive record of that journey, told in his own words and through the lens of those who know his work best.
What’s Next?
With pre-orders already live on the Heavy Music Artwork website, the buzz is building. Fans who devoured the documentary are eager for the deeper, darker tales the book promises to tell. For Zane, it’s another chapter in a career built on shocking the system and challenging norms.
As he put it simply, “I’m just so excited more of the Society 1 and my story is going to be told.”
You can follow Matt Zane’s updates on his official X.com account. “Everyone Dies: The Matt Zane Reckoning” is available for pre-order now ahead of its August 22 release.
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