Monsters of River and Rock

Outstanding – Phil Williams * Times Radio *Writes beautifully * The Sun *Candid wit and cracking anecdotes * Classic Rock Magazine *A fascinating insight into Adrian Smith’s angling life, coupled with some amusing anecdotes. A must-have read if you are an angler or an Iron Maiden fan. We can’t wait for part two! * CARPology magazine *Even if you don’t give a carp about fishing, this is an engrossing memoir from one of metal’s most influential musicians – Nick Ruskell * Kerrang! *A different yet fascinating kind of biography * Metal Hammer magazine *I’ve never fished a day in my life - too busy listening to rock music - but after reading Adrian’s warm, personal, lovely book I’m definitely ready for some rod-bending action! – Howard Johnson * Rock Candy magazine *I cannot remember when I read an entire book [of this length] in just over a day. You too may find it hard to put this one down * Classic Angling magazine *

Adrian Smith was born in Hackney, East London, on 27th February 1957. He joined Iron Maiden at the end of 1980. Adrian is the band member who has collaborated on the most side projects outside of Iron Maiden, as well as writing and recording a series of albums in the early ‘90s, before rejoining the band. Iron Maiden have sold 90 million albums, and tour the world playing to millions of fans. Onstage, Adrian uses Jackson and Gibson guitars. Offstage, he is an avid tennis player, however his main hobby is fishing. He takes his rod and gear out on tour with him wherever he goes. This is his first book.