One of the greatest strengths of rock music – in its evolution out of folk and blues – has always been its ability to tell a story. From breathtaking tales of adventure to harrowing stories of war to spine-prickling accounts of serial killers and other assorted monstrosities, the world of classical and contemporary literature has always proven a happy hunting ground for artists hungry for inspiration. Some bands lean heavily on their bookcases. Standalone lists could easily be compiled, for instance, based on the literary-inspired works of Iron Maiden (The Longest Day, Lord Of The Flies, The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, Sign Of The Cross and To Tame A Land to name a few), Blind Guardian (Altair-4, A Traveller In Time, Lord Of The Rings, The Soulforged, To...
