666 Songs to Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die: A Guide to the Monsters of Rock and Metal

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Bruno MacDonald

666 Songs to Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die

A Guide to the Monsters of Rock and Metal

Bruno MacDonald

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English

Laurence King
31 August 2020

Music; Discographies & buyer's guides; Heavy Metal music

Featuring 666 standout metal songs from 1960 to the present day and illustrated with sleeves, flyers, posters and magazine ads, this is a feast for fans who love it loud.

666 Songs to Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die delves into the dark corners of hard rock and metal, unearthing hidden treasures and shining fresh light on old favourites.

From pioneers like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, through million-sellers like Van Halen and AC/DC, to skull-crushers like Pantera and The Prodigy, and young bucks like Bring Me The Horizon and Paramore, the selection charts the evolution of the genre over the last 60 years. Each entry is packed with reviews from contemporary musicians, quotes from bandmates and fascinating trivia.

Written in an informed, entertaining and irreverent style, 666 Songs to Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die is a must-have for metal lovers.

By: Bruno MacDonald
Imprint: Laurence King
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781786276520
ISBN 10: 1786276526
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31 August 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bruno MacDonald is an author, writer and editor. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, The Rough Guide to Rock and The Rolling Stones 50, the official fiftieth anniversary book, are among the skeletons in his literary closet. When not rocking and rolling, he works for an animal rescue organisation in South Africa.

Reviews for 666 Songs to Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die: A Guide to the Monsters of Rock and Metal

Highlighting subgenres and musicians worldwide, this volume demonstrates the depth and breadth of heavy metal, with songs ranging from Link Wray and His Ray Men's Rumble and Metallica's Fade to Black to Prince's Let's Go Crazy and My Chemical Romance's Welcome to the Black Parade. Loud, vicious, crashing, and turbocharged are among the descriptions, often quoted from music critics or fellow and rival band members. MacDonald (Air Guitar: A User's Guide) includes about four songs per page, with color photos of an album cover or a record label. Pithy write-ups pack facts, occasional four-letter exclamations, and gossipy asides into the 100 or so words allotted to each song. VERDICT: A quick browse; sure to be a hit with metal fans looking to confirm their favorites or expand their listening repertoire. Library Journal