The story of the band from the inside, including a superb critical assessment of their work from the early days in Los Angeles through the storming St. Anger and the end of an era which saw Metallica dominate the metal world
The world's greatest exponents of thrash metal have spent more than 25 years taking their blistering hard rock around the world; in doing so they have sold an incredible 90 million albums. Drawing on rare archive interviews with guitarist James Hetfield and former bassist Jason Newsted, fans can hear how the band drew on British heavy metal and U.S. punk to fashion their extraordinary sound. They can share in the band's successes, trials, and tribulations, including the tragic death of bass player Cliff Burton in Sweden in 1986. The book also features a comprehensive track-by-track analysis of Metallica's studio releases and interviews with their personal photographer and friend Harold O, journalist Joel McIver, and Martin Hooker, founder of the British indie label Music for Nations, Metallica's UK and European home for their first three albums—considered by many to be their best work.

Metallica: Nothing Else Matters

Arts & Photography

King, Tom.

Music

Abstract Sounds Book, Ltd.

The story of the trials and tribulations of the biggest star in the history of pop music, a man who fought a life-long battle against his own inner demonsFrom his early childhood and tough upbringing at the hands of his father, this deluxe book and DVD set covers Michael's meteoric rise from backing singer to stellar solo artist. The book also contains an in-depth track-by-track analysis of his solo studio albums. The four DVDs feature extensive interviews with Michael plus rare, behind-the-scenes footage of his charity work. They also draw on archive film and interviews with Elizabeth Taylor, La Toya Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Beyoncé Knowles, and include backstage footage of Michael with Princess Diana and Prince Charles. The fourth disc is an interactive DVD quiz which allows the reader to test their knowledge of Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson: The Man in the Mirror

McCarthy, James

Humor & Entertainment

A definitive review of the music and career of Pink Floyd on stage, record, and film, featuring the reflections of the band themselves, as well as the thoughts of their critics then and nowFour remarkable DVDs explain the controversial twists and turns of the Floyd story through a unique series of interviews featuring Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and the late Richard Wright. The recollections of the band are compared and contrasted with the views of the insiders who worked with Pink Floyd in the studio and on the road. The war between the late Norman Smith and Syd Barrett is also laid bare and original producer Joe Boyd recalls his frustrations over losing the band to EMI. Ron Geesin gives a blunt appraisal of the making of Atom Heart Mother and EMI Studio engineer Peter Mew remembers the Ummagumma debacle. Vocalist Clare Torry reveals the truth behind The Great Gig In the Sky, while Snowy White and Andy Roberts from Floyd's "surrogate band" recall the surreal backstage environment during the tour for The Wall as the poisonous rift between Waters and Wright reached its zenith. Rare photographs and artifacts spanning the entire career of Pink Floyd are also included.

Pink Floyd: Reflections and Echoes

Carruthers, Bob

The story of the band that reshaped rock musicNirvana were the kings of grunge, while doomed singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain became a cultural icon who wrote songs that spoke to an entire generation. Drawing on extensive interviews with band members and those closely involved with the group, Carol Clerk's sparkling retrospective follows Nirvana from its formation in Seattle, Washington, through their time as the world's most important rock act and on to the end brought about by Cobain's tragic 1994 suicide. The book also includes a discography and critical review of Nirvana's music and four DVDs that feature a critical review of the band and their music.

Nirvana: Teen Spirits

Clerk, Carol

The true story of the King as told by those who lived and toured with himIntimate interviews with the musicians who worked with Elvis, including DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore, the Jordanaires, and the Stamps Quartet, shed new light on the creative process behind the King's hits and what went on in the studio. The true backstage story is told by Presley tour veterans such as tour manager Joe Esposito, musical director and conductor Joe Guercio, and bodyguard Sam Thompson. Loanne Parker, tje widow of Colonel Tom Parker, reveals the depth of feeling between the King and the Colonel. Never before have such personal recollections been bought together on film or in print. The fourth DVD features an interactive quiz in which readers can use their DVD remote control to choose the correct answers to more than 1000 multiple choice questions on the King and his music, ranging from newcomer level to super fan level.

Elvis: The King Remembered

Massally, Anthony

From throwaway Eurovision to highly respected pop icons, ABBA's extraordinary journey through the pages of rock history ABBA's story has everything: incredible voices, love, marriages, break-ups, divorces, and some of the most memorable outfits ever seen on a stage. This indispensable DVD and book set provides fans of the band with a perfect career retrospective; it looks beyond the glitz and the glamour to get to the heart of what made ABBA so special. The book features a biography of ABBA, along with in-depth interviews with Björn Again founder Rod Leissle, record producer Pip Williams, music journalist Hugh Fielder, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad herself, plus a detailed track-by-track analysis of all their studio releases The DVDs also draw on the opinions of John Tobler and Jeff Rose, two publicists for the band, who give unique insights into what it was like to work and socialize with the band. Rod Leissle pays tribute to the band's superb stagecraft, while respected session musician Les Davidson analyzes the songs and lyrics of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.

Abba: Thank You for the Music

Tobler, John

Featuring extensive interviews with Page, Plant, Jones, and Bonham, this deluxe four DVD and book set is the definitive critical review of the music of Led Zeppelin on stage, on record, and on filmContributors to this history include Zeppelin insiders in the shape of publicist B. P. Fallon and bodyguard Michael Francis, along with newly released archive interviews with the band, recorded during their 1977 U.S. tour. The book includes a complete history of Led Zeppelin in the words of the band and its critics, and a track-by track analysis of every Zeppelin recording ever released.

Led Zeppelin: In the Light

The candid and unabridged story of the Beatles as told by the insiders who worked, recorded, and toured with the group from the Hamburg days to the bitter endA meticulously researched and comprehensive array of inside sources, this book collects interviews with those who knew and worked with the Beatles throughout their career, including the frank recollections of Pete Best, the group's first drummer. Other Beatles collaborators in the book and on the DVD include Tony Barrow (the group's publicist from the Liverpool days to Abbey Road), Alan Williams (the group's first manager), Norman Smith (their early engineer), Sid Bernstein (their promoter in the U.S.), and Bill Harry of Merseybeat magazine (who helped to break the band into the big time). Neil Innes of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band recalls the experience of making The Magical Mystery Tour, while the DVDs feature a leading team of musicologists and critics giving an unrivaled overview of the recordings that changed the face of popular music forever.

The Beatles: Yesterdays

Biographies & Memoirs

Charles, Steven

Arts & Literature

A history of Queen, rich with archival interviews, including a poignant recollection by Freddie Mercury's motherThis encapsulation of the iconic band Queen features authoritative text by leading music journalists Ben Saunders and Matt Furniss, and is accompanied by an in-depth interview with Brian May. The four companion DVDs trace the Queen story from the London College scene through the triumphant Hammersmith Odeon shows and on to fame and stardom as a worldwide stadium rock phenomenon. The DVDs feature candid interviews with original members Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Brian Deacon, which are contrasted with the views of a host of music journalists and industry commentators to produce a unique account of the early days of the band.

Queen: One Vision

Furniss, Matthew

Featuring rare and previously unreleased interviews with Ritchie Blackmore and the late great Ronnie James DioAn uncensored guide to the music of Rainbow, this amazing book and DVD collection is the ultimate commemoration of one of the greatest rock bands on the planet. The views of the two founders are complemented by new in-depth and totally candid interviews with the key members, including Don Airey, Bob Daisley, Bobby Rondinelli, Graham Bonnet, Joe Lynn Turner, and Doogie White. This is essential reading and viewing for Rainbow fans of every era.

Rainbow: Stargazers

Perkins, Jeff

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