Rock: 101 Iconic Rock, Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Albums

The 1970s was the era of heavy metal pioneers, but as it began to take hold in the mainstream, bands such as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe made their presence felt. This inclusive reference chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, including sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal, illustrated with iconic covers and archive photographs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Palazzo Editions Ltd

The 1970s were a pivotal decade in the evolution of heavy metal and hard rock music, witnessing the emergence of legendary bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple who laid the foundation for the genre. As metal gained mainstream popularity, bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe emerged, captivating new fans with their unique styles. Today, heavy metal continues to evolve, with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God pushing the boundaries of the genre. This comprehensive reference book chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, exploring sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal, featuring iconic album covers and archival photographs.

The 1970s were a transformative period in the history of heavy metal and hard rock music, marked by the emergence of iconic bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple who laid the foundation for the genre. As metal gained mainstream popularity, bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe emerged, captivating new fans with their unique styles. Today, heavy metal continues to evolve, with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God pushing the boundaries of the genre. This comprehensive reference book chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, exploring sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal, featuring iconic album covers and archival photographs.

The 1970s were a pivotal decade in the evolution of heavy metal and hard rock music, witnessing the emergence of legendary bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple who laid the foundation for the genre. As metal gained mainstream popularity, bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe emerged, captivating new fans with their unique styles. Today, heavy metal continues to evolve, with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God pushing the boundaries of the genre. This comprehensive reference book chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, exploring sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal, featuring iconic album covers and archival photographs.

The 1970s were a pivotal decade in the evolution of heavy metal and hard rock music, witnessing the emergence of legendary bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple who laid the foundation for the genre. As metal gained mainstream popularity, bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe emerged, captivating new fans with their unique styles. Today, heavy metal continues to evolve, with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God pushing the boundaries of the genre. This comprehensive reference book chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, exploring sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal, featuring iconic album covers and archival photographs.

Weight: 918g
Dimension: 220 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786750532