{"product_id":"metallica-2","title":"Metallica","description":"\u003cb\u003eShine 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWritten by Martin Popoff, one of rock’s most respected historians, \u003ci\u003eMetallica: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, you will find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn-depth discussions of all 11 studio albums\u003c\/b\u003e, from 1983’s \u003ci\u003eKill ’Em All\u003c\/i\u003e to 2023’s \u003ci\u003e72 Seasons\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFascinating discussions\u003c\/b\u003e of songwriting, musicianship, and evolving sounds across decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBehind-the-scenes stories\u003c\/b\u003e of the tours, band controversies, and personnel changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed sidebars\u003c\/b\u003e with complete track listings, album personnel, and recording locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 200 photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, including performance shots and candid offstage moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert commentary\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetallica 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore even more great albums and artists through the Album by Album series, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIron Maiden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJudas Priest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRush\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTaylor Swift\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56986475233624,"sku":"9781577155782","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781577155782.jpg?v=1778331627","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/metallica-2","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}