An Anarchy of Demons reviews
- david1170
- Oct 4
- 2 min read
The amazing reviews for Charlie Harper’s ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ autobiography keep coming in…
This time it’s from the blogsite STREETVOICE UK. Here’s a few quotes:
“This book is brilliant…”
“What a superb read!”
“If you haven’t got this book then I highly recommend you do as it’s one of the best stories told by the longest running front man in punk!”
You can read the full review at: https://streetvoiceuk2020.co.uk/2025/09/17/charlie-harper-an-anarchy-of-demons-review-17-9-25/
Rod Orchard has also written an excellent review of Charlie Harper’s ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ autobiography which will appear in ‘In Effect’ zine, ‘Outsider’ Magazine and possibly ‘Metal Addicts’, concluding that it’s “essential punk reading”…
Read the full review below:
Charlie Harper—best known as the indestructible frontman of UK Subs—has lived a life that most punks could only dream (or barely survive). In An Anarchy of Demons, Harper trades stage dives and tour vans for the written word, delivering a memoir that’s raw, restless, and full of bite.
This isn’t a polished rock-star vanity project—it’s a scrapbook of scars, stories, and survival. Harper digs deep into the chaos of his upbringing, the madness of the early punk explosion, and the demons that followed him through decades on the road. His writing is conversational, almost like you’re sharing a pint with him after a gig. There’s grit in every sentence, but also surprising vulnerability, especially when he reflects on addiction, loss, and the grind of trying to keep a band alive in a music industry that never gave punk much credit.
What makes An Anarchy of Demons so compelling is Harper’s refusal to mythologize himself. He doesn’t posture as a hero or victim—he’s brutally honest about his flaws, mistakes, and the price of living on his own terms. That honesty makes the book hit harder than any sanitized music biography.
Steve Dann’s cover art is eye-catching, pulling you in before you even crack the spine—a perfect match for the intensity inside.
For long-time Subs fans, this is essential reading. For anyone curious about the punk ethos beyond the slogans and safety pins, it’s a crash course in resilience, defiance, and the messy humanity at the heart of the scene.
Verdict: Essential punk reading. - Rod Orchard
Thanks also go to Hannah at Punktuation Magazine for the review of Charlie’s book.
“Well, what can we say about the man, the legend that is Charlie Harper of UK SUBS that hasn’t been said a thousand times before? He’s just released an autobiography, ‘An Anarchy Of Demons’, and it’s a truly gripping read!”
Check out Hannah's review here: https://www.punktuationmag.com/book-review-an-anarchy-of-demons-by-charlie-harper/
There’s also a new Charlie Harper interview.
Metalheartradio.com have recently interviewed Charlie about his ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ autobiography…
“I'm a book fair virgin!”
You can read the full interview at: https://www.metalheartradio.com/en/articles/charlie-harper-uk-subs-interview-2361
You can order Charlie’s book locally to yourself… for example, through Waterstones, or Barnes & Noble, and especially via your local independent book or record store.
The best place to order the book online remains direct from the splendid publishers, Earth Island Books, who are still snding the free extras, poster, bookmark and postcards, while stocks last, at:
If you’re an Amazonian and have yet to get Charlie’s book then get yours at:
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