THE BOOK OF GOLDIKUS: VOL.1 METALHEADZ / THE RUFIGE FILES

A definitive celebration of the legendary record label that redefined electronic music and became a cultural movement.

Relive the entire Metalheadz story over three full decades and dive deep into Goldie’s vision through stunning photography, rare artefacts and personal reflections from iconic artists.

This special-edition book is the definitive story of Metalheadz - the legendary jungle and drum & bass record label created by Goldie, Kemistry and Storm in 1994, which transformed an underground sound into a global phenomenon and became one of the most influential and iconic cultural movements in the history of electronic music.

Packed with over 400 pages of stunning photography, rare flyers, press clippings and never-seen-before sketches from Goldie’s personal and exhaustive archive - alongside reflections from many of the key artists who helped forge the Metalheadz sound - this comprehensive retrospective reveals the stories and emotions behind the tracks that became anthems.

From the label’s vast discography of trailblazing releases by legendary artists such as Dillinja, Photek, Doc Scott and Marcus Intalex, to Goldie’s critically acclaimed ‘Timeless’ album, the unforgettable Sunday Sessions at London’s Blue Note, the iconic merchandise and the ever-present graffiti culture and influence that has adorned it all - each page pulls you deep into a movement that redefined what the limits of music could be.

More than just an anthology or chronicle - this book is a celebration of creativity, community and resilience; from humble roots to cultural immortality, from raw pain to critical acclaim. It’s an invitation to explore the intricate workings and thought processes behind a record label that changed the course of music history and shaped popular culture - and a historical document that honours the legacy of the mighty, mighty Metalheadz.