A comprehensive compact photo book on Heavy Metal cover art is finally here. It features over 400 albums, from Black Sabbath and Motörhead to modern bands like Slipknot, showcasing iconic imagery such as skulls, swords, zombies, and more. Many controversial covers, once banned, are included.
Based on interviews with key designers and musicians, this book will explore the story of heavy metal covers from the early days of legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath through to today's rising nu-metal stars like Slipknot and Limp Bizkit, and covering all bases in between. Chronological thematic chapters will include topics such as: The Birth of Metal '79-84; Here Come The Americans - Hair Metal and Sex; Fist Bangin' Mania: Metal gets a conscience; Punk takes effect, Grunge's day has dawned; and Requiem For Metal, Death Metal opens the casket lid, among others.
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