Sound of the Beast - The Complete Headbanging History Of Heavy Metal (Ian Christe)
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The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal, containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death, and more.
More than 30 years after Black Sabbath released the first complete heavy metal album, its founder, Ozzy Osbourne, is the star of The Osbournes, TV's favourite new reality show. Contrary to popular belief, headbangers and the music they love are more alive than ever. Yet there has never been a comprehensive book on the history of heavy metal - until now. Featuring interviews with members of the biggest bands in the genre, Sound of the Beast gives an overview of the past 30-plus years of heavy metal, delving into the personalities of those who created it. Everything is here, from the bootlegging beginnings of fans like Lars Ulrich (future founder of Metallica) to the sold-out stadiums and personal excesses of the biggest groups. From heavy metal's roots in the work of breakthrough groups such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to MTV hair metal, courtroom controversies, black metal murderers and Ozzfest, Sound of the Beast offers the final word on this elusive, extreme, and far-reaching form of music.
Published by HarperCollins, the classic chronicle of metal’s tireless crusade. Over 150,000 copies in print in thirteen languages worldwide. A primary source and inspiration for countless documentaries, metal television shows, academic studies, die-hard fans, and metal musicians. The pages of Sound of the Beast have been taught in heavy metal courses at Miami University of Ohio, University of Rochester, West Texas A&M University, and wherever metalheads gather. The Headbanger’s Bible:
• Over 400 pages of metal history
• Based on 100+ original interviews
• 94 black & white photos, plus exclusive color insert
• Dozens of special genre boxes
• The evolution of heavy metal explained
• Metal era graphic timeline 1970-2003
“The first book to chart the vector of not just metal’s origins, but the myriad mutations through which it continues to infect the planet. Your children will not be spared.”—LA Weekly, Best of 2003
“Still definitive”—Time Out New York, May 2013
Eight Must-Read Heavy Metal Books, Phoenix Sun-Times, June 2013
“Brilliant”—Rob Halford, Judas Priest
“Required reading”—Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles
“Excellent”—Guitar World
“Fascinating”—Vice
“Damn good”—Revolver
“Hugely entertaining”—Maxim UK
“A whirlwind ride”—Austin Dispatch
“Extraordinary”—PopMatters
“Amazing”—Boston’s Weekly Dig
“Amazing”—Record Collector UK
“Rekindled my faith”—Metal Maniacs
“The first book to chart the vector of not just metal’s origins, but the myriad mutations through which it continues to infect the planet. Your children will not be spared.”—Greg Burk, LA Weekly, Best of 2003
