Mark DeVito is an acclaimed illustrator and graphic designer whose artwork has appeared on album covers, tour merchandise, stage sets, fan club collectibles, and promotional campaigns for some of the world's most influential rock artists. Over a career spanning more than forty years, he has collaborated with Metallica, Motörhead, Ronnie James Dio, Green Day, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament, Primus, Jason Newsted, the Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, Tesla, Queensrÿche, and many others. His artwork for Motörhead—including the Motörizer and Bad Magic album campaigns—earned him recognition as one of Lemmy Kilmister's closest creative collaborators. A lifelong Bay Area metal fan whose career grew alongside the thrash movement, DeVito continues to create artwork for musicians while living in Oregon with his family. Drawn to Heavy is his first book.

Alex Skolnick is an acclaimed guitarist, composer, and author best known as the longtime lead guitarist of the pioneering thrash metal band Testament. Widely regarded as one of heavy metal's most influential guitarists, he has also earned international recognition as the leader of the Alex Skolnick Trio, blending jazz, rock, and world music into a distinctive instrumental style. Beyond his work as a performer, Skolnick is a respected educator, columnist, and speaker whose career has spanned decades of recording, touring, and musical innovation. He lives in New York City.