SECRETS TO WRITING KILLER METAL SONGS
From Guitar School magazine - January 1994

Hard rockers rejoice -- finally, there's an instructional book to help you write heavy rock songs. In Secrets to Writing Killer Songs, authors Stetina and Joyce present an intelligent method for learning the basics and specifics of rock and metal songwriting. Every area of hard rock song construction is covered: structure, melody, lyrics, riffing, chord progressions, rhythm, arranging and methodology. The book offers clear musical examples and well-written, in-depth explanations that won't intimidate the novice. The CD pack-in is also a big plus, as it emphasizes good ideas and provides valuable examples for budding metalheads.