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

Christie, Ian

ISBN 10: 0749083514 / ISBN 13: 9780749083519

Published by Allison & Busby, London, 2004

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No inscriptions or marks. A lovely clean crisp very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, very slight bump to bottom of spine and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or torn with light creasing to upper and lower edges. The first definitive and highly illustrated look at the madness and mayhem of heavy metal. From its cataclysmic beginning with Black Sabbath more than 35 years ago through to the chart sensation The Darkness, heavy metal has become a dominant 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 before been given a complete overview of its dark, powerful and untamed history - until this book. 399pp. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.5 x 6.25 inches. Seller Inventory # 003706

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sound of the Beast : The Complete ...

Publisher: Allison & Busby, London

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hard Cover

Book Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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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 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.