Metallica

Martin Popoff

Album by Album

34.95 €

17.09.2026 (predobjednávka)

Shine a light on the hugely popular music of Metallica with this album-by-album analysis packed with rare photos, memorabilia, and insights from an all-star roster of heavy metal experts.

Written by Martin Popoff, one of rock’s most respected historians, Metallica: Album by Album delivers an authoritative journey through the band’s legendary career via their 11 studio albums. From their thrash-metal salad days to global superstardom, Popoff gathers insights, opinions, and anecdotes from acclaimed music journalists, industry figures, and fellow musicians to tell the full story behind each record.

Inside, you will find:

In-depth discussions of all 11 studio albums, from 1983’s Kill ’Em All to 2023’s 72 Seasons
Fascinating discussions of songwriting, musicianship, and evolving sounds across decades
Behind-the-scenes stories of the tours, band controversies, and personnel changes
Detailed sidebars with complete track listings, album personnel, and recording locations
More than 200 photographs, including performance shots and candid offstage moments
Expert commentary from the likes of Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Metal Blade label founder Brian Slagel, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, and more

This richly illustrated hardbound edition not only chronicles Metallica’s music but also places their work within the broader context of heavy metal history, offering commentary that will spark debate, nostalgia, and rediscovery for fans.

Metallica has sold over 125 million albums worldwide and remains one of the most influential rock bands ever. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their catalog, this book is the definitive collector’s guide—a perfect companion for relistening to every album and a must-have for any serious metalhead’s shelf.

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Podrobnosti

Autor	Martin Popoff
Vydavateľ	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Old Brewery, 6 Blundell Street, London N7 9BH, United Kingdom info@quarto.com https://www.quarto.com/ +44 20 7700 6700
Jazyk	anglický
Väzba	Hardback
Počet strán	240
Formát	253 x 199 x 24
Hmotnosť	998
EAN	9781577155782
Rok vydania	2026
Edícia	Hudba