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. 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. book by Ian Christe Arts, Music & Photography Books > Music Books ISBN: 0380811278 ISBN13: 9780380811274 Sound of the Beast by Ian Christe See Customer Reviews Select Format Hardcover 36.19 Paperback 10.59 - 16.54 Select Condition Like New Unavailable Very Good 12.49 Good 11. 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. Yet there has never been a comprehensive book on the history of heavy metal - until now. Contrary to popular belief, headbangers and the music they love are more alive than ever.

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. Yet there has never been a comprehensive book on the history of heavy metal - until now.įeaturing interviews with the members of the biggest bands in the genre, this books gives an overview of the past thirty-plus years of heavy metal, delving into the personal details of those who created it.įrom 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, the book offers the final word on this elusive, extreme and far-reaching form of music.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 hippest, new reality show.

The definitive history of heavy metal, with over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death and more.

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