5.0

I'm not afraid to admit that, when it comes to the one-man powerhouse that is Corey Taylor, I'm a fangirl. I love him, singing, screaming, masked, unmasked, he's a musical enigma that ignited my love of metal way back when and continues to surprise and excite me with new projects and creativity. So this is perhaps the most biased of reviews.

The thing to like about Seven Deadly Sins is that it is written not so much as an autobiography, but more as a piece of non fiction work, which is both revealing and interesting in equal measures. If you are a fan of Taylor, it is interesting and indeed, very poignant, to find out more about him as his life, at times incredibly tough. If you are not a fan, it is interesting to read about his ideas and theories behind the Seven Deadly Sins - many of which I agree with.

It is written with humour, with honesty and reads as if he is talking to you, I was pleasantly surprised with the depth of each of his arguments and with the unapologetic way in which he cites his experiences in creating the person he is today. He comes across as warm, as human and as someone who is grateful for all he has endured and all that he has succeeded in, in his life.

I would urge you to read his book, it left me wanting to have a quiet pint with him and listen to more of his ranting.