“Heavy Metal, guitarras em fúria (1997)” [Heavy Metal, guitars on fire] by Tom Leão | Book

Abstract: “Heavy Metal, guitarras em fúria [Heavy metal, guitars on fire] by Tom Leão is a must-read for every self-respecting headbanger.

It all starts with the bands considered Proto-Metal, the beginning of classic Heavy Metal, and ventures into subgenres such as Death, Doom, Thrash, and Glam metal. As if that weren’t enough, Punk Rock, Grunge, and Electronic Metal are also portrayed, as well as the influence of these styles, which, when mixed, changed metal and, in some cases, generated even more subgenres.

Divided into chapters and beautifully illustrated with photos and classic album covers, the narrative is woven together considering the importance that each period had in consolidating Metal as one of the most popular and influential genres in rock worldwide.

The book ends on a high note, covering Brazilian bands dedicated to this style, which encompasses distinct sounds from different eras, such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Sepultura, Whitesnake, White Zombie, Black Sabbath, Overdose, Mutilator, Diamond Head, Twisted Sister, and Celtic Frost. Headbang while you read (Paulo Caramês – Sequela Coletiva).

 

The book was published by Editora 34 in 1997 and can be found in bookstores, some of which offer it via Amazon Brazil’s marketplace.

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1997

AUTORES

Tom Leão

EDITORES

Editora 34