A-Z of Black Metal

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781901447354
Category : Death metal (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete encyclopaedic illustrated reference to the phenomenon known as Death Metal. Reviled and revered since its inception over a decade ago, this outlandish music has pushed hard rock to the very edge of acceptability, and way beyond. analyses all related genres in depth with full histories and detailed discographies of well over 2,000 bands. Illustrated with many rare photographs. Absolutely essential for the many thousands of metal music fans.

A-Z of Thrash Metal

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781901447095
Category : Heavy metal (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the early 80s Thrash breathed new life into the rock scene, opening the floodgates to armies of teens armed with flying Vs, bullet belts and a sense of purpose that would fuel genres such as Thrashcore, Crossover and technical Speed Metal. This book looks at the big four of Thrash Metal - Metallica, Megadeath, Anthrax and Slayer - all documented in the greatest possible detail with full, up to the minute histories, exclusive photos and global discographies, as well as tons of groundbreaking acts from the Bay Area, Pagan Thrash, European Thrash and the second wave.

A-Z of Doom, Gothic & Stoner Metal

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781901447149
Category : Heavy metal (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Rooted in ancient instigators such as Pentagram, Atomic Rooster and the mightiest of mighty - Black Sabbath, Doom has defied all the odds to spawn a huge global fanbase. Boasting such revolutionary bands as The Obsessed, Trouble, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Stoner, Candlemass, Fu Manchu, Ironboss and hundreds more, the impact of Doom can be felt the world over. Here, each and every band is included with an enormous wealth of historical detail and full global discography. Also includes a free 17-track Doom & Gothic Metal CD.

A-Z of Black Metal

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781901447309
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An encyclopaedic guide to the outrageous brand of heavy metal rock music known as Black Metal - a genre that more than any other has pushed the boundaries of aural extremity and social rebellion to the limit. Packed with biographies, line ups, and full discographies with track listings for over 2,000 bands, this is the last word on Black Metal and literally covers every known band regardless of size or geography. Also includes an examination of related genre including the Black ambient scene (!), Viking Metal, Grindcore and Noisecore. Essential reading for all metal fans.

A - Z of Death Metal.

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783931624880
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music: Selected Albums. Bibliographies

Author: Colin Larkin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular music
Languages : en
Pages : 944

Book Description
Containing 27,000 entries and over 6,000 new entries, the online edition of the Encyclopedia of Popular Music includes 50% more material than the Third Edition. Featuring a broad musical scope covering popular music of all genres and periods from 1900 to the present day, including jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, techno, musicals, and world music, the Encyclopedia also offers thousands of additional entries covering popular music genres, trends, styles, record labels, venues, and music festivals. Key dates, biographies, and further reading are provided for artists covered, along with complete discographies that include record labels, release dates, and a 5-star album rating system.

Notes

Author: Music Library Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 608

Book Description

A - Z of Thrash Metal

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783931624828
Category :
Languages : de
Pages : 454

Book Description

Death Metal

Author: T Coles
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501381016
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
"Guides readers through an overview of death metal, broken down to explore its foundations, tropes and myriad microgenres and presented for an outsider with a morbid curiosity but little experience"--

A to Z of '80s Rock

Author: Garry Sharpe-Young
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781901447217
Category : 1980-1989
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the '80s, hard rock artists such as Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Guns n' Roses, Warrant, Slaughter, Great White and Bon Jovi reigned supreme, while their 'image is everything' motto brought newfound success to such legends as Kiss, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, Whitesnake and Heart. Here, revelling in every cheap thrill and mascara-caked moment, the world's most devoted rock database offers full biographies and global discographies of each and every band that was a part of the million-selling but short-lived '80s rock scene. With photographs throughout.