Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal - Hardcover

Christe, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749083514 ISBN 13: 9780749083519

Publisher: Allison & Busby, 2004

Synopsis

Welcome, all ye who dare enter Sound of the Beast, the first definitive and highly illustrated look at the madness and mayhem of heavy metal. From its cataclysmic beginning with Black Sabbath more than thirty years ago to the hyperactive 'nu metal' bands, through to the new chart-top sensation The Darkness, heavy metal has become the dominant musical force around the globe. Yet despite selling more than a quarter-billion albums and breaking into new markets wherever it can be heard, metal has never been given a complete overview of its dark, powerful, and untamed history - until now. With hair bristling and fangs bared, Sound of the Beast is the must-read story of heavy metal for die-hard fans, fresh converts, and musical thrill seekers alike. Hear the call of the wild as this dark, elusive, and ear-splitting form of music finally gets its justice, and leaves everyone in its wake banging their heads and flipping the devil sign.

About this title

About the Author:

Ian Christe grew up in the metal strongholds of Switzerland, NewMexico, Indiana, Germany, and Washington. He moved to New York Cityin 1992, and has covered emerging technology and fringe culture forReuters, Wired, and Salon.com. His hundreds of articles on heavymetal have appeared in Spin, AP, CMJ, Metal Maniacs, and the Trouser Press Guide to '90s Rock and been cited by The New York Times.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allison & Busby
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0749083514
• ISBN 13: 9780749083519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 386