The Gospel of Filth is a bold comprehensive guide to the realms of darkness and devilry. Taking in every significant milestone and major landmark, this lavishly illustrated volume is the definitive study of the dark side. No tombstone remains unturned in this wide-ranging and witty dissection of the uncanny and unholy, of the esoteric and erotic. Music forms The Gospels entry point, but every medium, from movies and literature, to comics and computer games is considered. Authorities consulted range from Oxford academics to metal musicians as known for their criminal as well as musical records, and include the notorious and notable from ex-FBI agent Robert Ressler to horror film director Dario Argento to ghost photographer Simon Marsden.