The Book of Metal: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Metal Music Ever Created

By Chris Ingham

This authoritative, finely researched volume is the definitive encyclopedia of metal music. It draws on acts relevant throughout the genre's history from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin through to current innovators such as Papa Roach, Cradle of Filth, Marilyn Manson, and Limp Bizkit. Bands from the genres of goth, death metal, thrash metal, glam and punk, such as the Sex Pistols, Nirvana, and Rancid, are also included. The bands are listed from each of the major subgenres as well as side genres. Nu-metal, hardcore, grindcore, industrial, and power metal all have their own sections in the book, complete with "genre traits" section and the names of bands that typify that sound. Illustrated throughout with the best color photography from the last 30 years of metal music and featuring 200 photos from the Metal Hammer archive, this is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of metal music ever created and the ultimate reference for fans of all metal music, worldwide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156025419X
• ISBN13: 9781560254195
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.6" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Insightful and interesting!

This book has almost every metal band that has ever existed. It is an excellent reference tool and it comes in very handy.With incrediable photography and easy to read information about each band it is a book that every metal head should own!