The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal; containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath; Metallica; Judas Priest; Twisted Sister; Slipknot; Kiss; Megadeth; Public Enemy; Napalm Death; and more. More than 30 years after Black Sabbath released the first complete heavy metal album; its founder; Ozzy Osbourne; is the star of The Osbournes; TVs favourite new reality show. Contrary to popular belief; headbangers and the music they love are more alive than ever. Yet there has never been a comprehensive book on the history of heavy metal - until now. Featuring interviews with members of the biggest bands in the genre; Sound of the Beast gives an overview of the past 30-plus years of heavy metal; delving into the personalities of those who created it. Everything is here; from the bootlegging beginnings of fans like Lars Ulrich (future founder of Metallica) to the sold-out stadiums and personal excesses of the biggest groups. From heavy metals roots in the work of breakthrough groups such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to MTV hair metal; courtroom controversies; black metal murderers and Ozzfest; Sound of the Beast offers the final word on this elusive; extreme; and far-reaching form of music.
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