Size: B5
Number of pages: 160 pages
In line with their new album "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct," their first in eight years,
The mook has been significantly upgraded and newly released.
This is the definitive Metallica book, featuring a new long interview with Lars Ulrich as well as additional new features.
Including a complete history of Metallica by Yuichi Masuda and a detailed discography by Kazuyoshi Hirano,
Packed with projects that you can only read here.
In addition, a complete record of the Japanese tour with set lists and a list of 100 albums to get to know Metallica better.
This volume contains everything you need to know about the kings of heavy metal, including exclusive interviews that delve into their key albums.
[CONTENTS]
■SPECIAL INTERVIEW
The latest interview reveals the full story behind the new album, the first in eight years
■HISTORY
A complete 35-year history with detailed timelines and valuable interviews
■Part 1:1981-1989
Follow their rapid rise from formation to the top
Interview 1987─An interview on Metallica's first visit to Japan, where they talked about their origins as a band that continues to tour steadily
Interview 1989─A look into the background of the birth of Metallica's powerful message
Interview 1990─What has this huge success changed and what has it not changed? Revealing his thoughts
■Part 2:1990-2001
The 1990s saw the creation of a new world with "The Black Album"
Interview 1991─A closer look at Metallica's monumental work, "The Black Album"
Interview 1992─James reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the accident that suddenly struck the band
Interview 1998─What Metallica was looking at at the time when they were the furthest away from heavy metal
■Part 3:2002-2016
Consecutive No. 1s, historic collaborations, and more - their progress continues
Interview 2003─Leaving the band, rehabilitation...the whole journey to overcoming the biggest crisis in history
Interview 2011─The true nature of the most controversial album ever made with Lou Reed
■DISCOGRAPHY
Studio albums, live albums, compilations and best albums, videos, and collaborations all at once
■MEMBERS
A file on six members, tracing their upbringing and personal lives
■WHO'S WHO
Producers, co-stars, and other people involved with Metallica
■LIVE IN JAPAN
The complete history of Metallica's visit to Japan, from their legendary first visit to their latest live show
■100 ALBUMS To Understand Metallica
100 CDs to get to know Metallica better, including the original songs they cover, their roots, and their favorites