The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal

the long version

Headbangers rejoice, because this fantastically illustrated encyclopedia includes all things Metal, from influential bands such as Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, to today's extreme death metal bands. The well-researched witty text befits the raucous, boundary-pushing musicians. From obscure bands such as Armored Saint to megastars as Van Halen and Metallica, each entry contains vital statistics on the band members, a description of the band's history and sound,