USA
$55USD
Hardcover
Metallica: Album by Album
is my new catalogue survey book, utilizing my celebrated panel analysis method. If you liked my graphically super-pro Quarto titles like this on Pink Floyd, Maiden, Priest, AC/DC, Rush and Queen, you’ll dig this one. Dozens of fresh new ways to look at the band’s eleven albums is guaranteed.
Canada
$88CAD
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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 eleven 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 eleven 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.
