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Jerry Ewing

Annotation. Featuring absolutely no 'cut and paste' compilation of the work of others, this is arguably the finest reference book on Metallica yet to emerge. Presented as an A-Z listing of all the subjects - major or trivial - close to the hearts of the Metallica fans (a grouping that most definitely counts both the writers within its higher echelons), including songs, albums, gigs, personnel, places and much more, this vollume is certain to become a staple of every devotee's bookshelf.

The Encyclopaedia Metallica

Australian band AC/DC are the undisputed kings of hard rock. They have streets named after them in Australia and Spain, they were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and Back in Black is the best-selling album of all time by a band. Their story is a fascinating one that covers the world and spans five decades of the best rock'n'roll! This book tells the story of the band and all members including the Young brothers and of course the late Bon Scott, and looks at every album the band has released, from 1974's groundbreaking High Voltage to 2008's hugely popular Black Ice. It also covers AC/DC's major tours and moments. All of this is accompanied by superb photography and rare items of removable facsimilie memorabilia.

Unofficial and Unauthorized

Treasures of AC/DC

Author Jerry Ewing (Editor of 'Prog' magazine and the founder of 'Classic Rock' magazine) tells the in-depth history of Prog, from the origins of the genre to the highs of the 60's and 70's, to its contemporary resurgence with artists such as Steven Wilson and Opeth, not to mention the prog influences on art-rock bands such as Muse and Radiohead. Highlights include the story of the 'big six' of Progressive Rock - Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Emerson Lake and Palmer and Genesis.

A Journey Through the Landscape of Progressive Rock

Wonderous Stories

"AC/DC are the original monsters of rock. Often imitated but never bettered, they have been blowing fans away with their unique brand of rock and roll since the mid-1970s. They survived the death of lead singer Bon Scott, recorded the bestselling metal album of all time and have sold more than 200 million records- and counting- around the world. AC/DC tells their whole story, from the backstreets of Sydney to the world's biggest stadiums, reviews the AC/DC backlist and details every member of the band since it began. Written by Jerry Ewing, rock journalist and serious fan, AC/DC is filled with great images from famous rock photographers and includes images of rare memorabilia from a superb private collection to take you closer than ever to the band."--Page [4] of cover.

The Original Monsters of Rock

AC/DC

They still play sell out concerts around the globe and their music is critically acclaimed. Their story is one of excess, success and very heavy metal. Their music has been constantly innovative, breaking the boundaries of what constitutes heavy metal and skilfully appealing to a huge global audience. As early as 1986, Master of Puppets was seen as the album that broke thrash to the wider audience, and when Metallica ("The Black Album") came out in 1991, it cemented their reputation as metallers who remained faithful to the core, but who were able to adapt and make themselves hugely popular. Metallica takes you along on the wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. From dingy basement clubs in the early 1980s through tragedy, success, excess and ear-splittingly loud music, to recording with the San Francisco Symphony orchestra and Lou Reed, Metallica has seen plenty in its 30-plus years.

Metallica

Looks at the history and musical achievements of the popular thrash metal band, from their formation in 1982 through several lineup changes, to their current incarnation.

The Thrash Stash

For many years, AC/DC have been considered the thinking man's rock band. The popularity of the band has led to a number of biographies over the years - some good, many barely readable. But this encyclopaedia is something different: taking key elements and subjects surrounding AC/DC - songs, albums, personnel, gigs, events and numerous other subjects - and presenting them in alphabetical order, with each entry illustrated accordingly. The authors get to the heart of the matter - and the band - in hundreds of individual ways.

Jerry Ewing

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