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Heavy Metal: The Story In Pictures
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Heavy Metal: The Story In Pictures Is A Colorful Guide To This Complex But Enormously Popular Subject, Including A Look At Festivals, Fans, And The Heavy Metal Lifestyle. Over 350 Photographs Feature Heavy Metal'S Cuttingedge Bands On Stagewith Some Candid Behindthescenes Shots, Too. Each Chapter Starts With A Detailed Chronological Timeline Of Major Eventsband Formations And Foldups; Seminal Album Releases; Important Tours And Gigsfollowed By A Photographic Coverage Of The Decade.Heavy Metal Developed In The Late 1960S And Early 1970S In The United Kingdom And The United States. With Roots In Blues, Progressive, And Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Metal Developed A Thick, Massive Sound, Characterized By Highly Amplified Distortion, Extended Guitar Solos, Emphatic Beats, And Overall Loudness. It Did Not Take Long Before The First Heavy Metal Bandsthe Bluesbased Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, And Deep Purple Being The Leadersattracted Large Audiences And Significant Album Sales. Often Critically And Publicly Reviledsomething That Is True To This Dayfew Of These Hard Rock Pioneers Would Continue On Into The Heavy Metal Genre.By The Mid1970S, Judas Priest Helped Spur The Genres Evolution By Discarding Much Of Its Blues Influence. Motrhead Introduced A Punkrock Sensibility And An Increasing Emphasis On Speed. Bands Such As Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, And Saxon Followed In A Similar Vein. Before The End Of The 1970S, Heavy Metal Had Attracted A Huge Following Of Headbanging Fans. Behind The Music Ran A Vein Of Antiauthoritarianism Andmore Insinuated Than Realsatanism And Black Magic That Really Got The Pundits Talking, As Did The Aggression And Violence Implied By So Many Band Names And Song Titles.Heavy Metal: The Story In Pictureslooks Carefully At The Ancient Historythe 1960S Through To The Start Of The 1980Sbut The Bulk Of The Book Concentrates On The Last 30 Years That Saw The Splintering Of The Genre Into A Myriad Forms: From The Great Thrash Metal Bandsexodus, Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeath, Slayer And Then Kreator, Sodom, And Destruction, And Brazils Sepulturato Metalcore, That Combines Various Elements Of Extreme Metal And Hardcore Punk, By Way Of Death Metal, Black Metal, Power Metal, Doom Metal, Gothic Metal, Glam Metal, Alternative Metal, Nu Metal, Folk Metal, Viking Metal, Drone Metal, Sludge Metal, Extreme Metal, And Even Retrometal.From Donington To Ozzfest, Hard Rock Hell To Sonisphere, Festivalgoing Has Become A Rite Of Passage In The Metal World. With Heavy Metal: The Story In Pictures, Get An Upclose Look At Hellfest, Fortarock, Zwergenaufstand Open Air, Eisenwahn, Wacken, And Jalometalli And Take A Stunning Visual Tour Through The Evolution Of Heavy Metal.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures nine point three three inches in length, zero point nine four inches in width, and twelve point two eight inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Heavy Metal: The Story in Pictures' have? A: This book contains two hundred twenty-four pages, offering a rich visual and textual exploration of heavy metal.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Heavy Metal: The Story in Pictures' is Michael Heatley, an expert in music history.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the genre of History & Criticism, focusing on the evolution of heavy metal music.
- Q: Is this book suitable for kids? A: No, this book contains themes and imagery that may not be appropriate for children.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is targeted towards adult readers and those with a strong interest in music history.
- Q: Can I use this book as a reference for a school project? A: Yes, this book is a valuable resource for projects related to music history and the heavy metal genre.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store the book upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this hardcover book? A: No special care is needed; just avoid exposing it to moisture or extreme temperatures.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or replacement policy.
- Q: Can I return this book if I don't like it? A: Yes, most sellers have a return policy, but be sure to check the specific terms for this book.
- Q: How does this book compare to other heavy metal books? A: This book offers a unique visual perspective with over three hundred photographs, setting it apart from text-heavy alternatives.
- Q: Is this book good for beginners in heavy metal history? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive introduction and engaging visuals for those new to heavy metal music.
- Q: Does this book cover modern heavy metal bands? A: Yes, it covers the evolution of heavy metal, including contemporary bands and festival culture.