{"product_id":"louder-than-hell-the-definitive-oral-history-of-metal-isbn-9780061958298","title":"Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive oral history of heavy metal music, \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e by renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includes hundreds of uncensored interviews with the giants of the movement, conducted over the past 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many forms of popular music, metalheads tend to embrace their favorite bands and follow them over decades. Metal is not only a pastime for the true aficionados; it’s a lifestyle and obsession that permeates every aspect of their being. A must-read piece of music history, \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is an examination of that cultural phenomenon and the much-maligned genre of music that has stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis definitive rock biography, \u003ci\u003eLouder than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e, features more than 250 interviews with some of the biggest bands in metal, including Black Sabbath, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Spinal Tap, Pantera, White Zombie, Slipknot, and Twisted Sister; insights from industry insiders, family members, friends, scenesters, groupies, and journalists; and 48 pages of full-color photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of metal in the words of the icons who lived it:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncensored stories from the tour bus, the studio, and the hotel room with bands like Led Zeppelin, Mötley Crüe, and Pantera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Birth of Subgenres:\u003c\/b\u003e Trace the evolution of thrash, death, black, and glam metal through firsthand accounts from pioneers like Slayer, Black Sabbath, and Twisted Sister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBehind-the-Scenes Stories:\u003c\/b\u003e Go beyond the music with insights from industry insiders, family members, friends, and the groupies who saw it all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand Rivalries and Alliances:\u003c\/b\u003e Read the real stories of bitter feuds and surprising friendships, from Ozzy’s split with Sabbath to the rise of Metallica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare Photographs:\u003c\/b\u003e Features 48 pages of full-color photographs, many never before seen, capturing metal’s most iconic moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive oral history of heavy metal, crafted from more than four hundred interviews with icons of the genre from its inception to today, including Ozzy Osbourne, Eddie Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Lars Ulrich, Vince Neil, Axl Rose, Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Dimebag Darrell. From groundbreaking innovations such as the dawn of distortion and the birth of cookie monster vocals to amazing tales of destruction and wild sexcapades, \u003cem\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with raw, unflinching stories, eye-opening admissions, and the truth behind some of metal's wildest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Whether you’re the sort of man who knows everything from who first threw the Devil Horns to the correct pronunciation of Yngwie Malmsteen, there is something fascinating to learn from \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Shed[s] new light on the making of Satan’s Music.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Presents the collective memory of heavy metal through the ages and eras in the voices of the men who lived it . . . It’s an aficionado’s delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A great read and an instant classic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Onion's A.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Two devil horns up!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As definitive as it gets, bonding historical anecdotes to pieces of debauched mythology from the scene’s platinum superstars and fringe icons . . . as indispensable as a skull-adorned leather jacket.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly, A-\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is the best oral history I’ve read since \u003ci\u003ePlease Kill Me\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eLouder than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book that really delivers the brutal truth from the mouths of the artists and key players themselves! I couldn’t put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt Pinfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An amazingly comprehensive book on all eras and genres of hard rock and heavy metal. The stories and attention to detail make it an instant must for anyone who ever was or is a fan.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEddie Trunk, DJ and host of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We all know reading is NOT cool. I’ve said thousands of times that reading ‘totally sucks.’ But this book does indeed not suck. Books on the history of even something as cool as metal can be a bit antiseptic and boring-not this one. It’s the story straight from the horse’s mouth. Even better is when the horses have experimented with drugs and black out occasionally. . . ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrendon Small, Dethklok\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve said thousands of times that reading ‘totally sucks.’ But this book does indeed not suck. Books on the history of even something as cool as metal can be a bit antiseptic and boring-not this one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrendon Small, Dethklok\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who likes rock n roll here?? Well if you do, this is the book for you! Every rock has been overturned, every band has been analyzed, quoted, and lionized and every page offers a new fact or figure that you probably didn’t know. This is the definitive chronicle of all that is heavy metal and I’ve read them all!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Jericho, Fozzy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who likes rock n roll here?? Well if you do, this is the book for you! . . . This is the definitive chronicle of all that is heavy metal and I’ve read them all!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Jericho, Fozzy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman know metal. \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazing gathering of different breeds of heavy metal rockers telling the tales metal fans want to hear.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Morello, Rage Against the Machine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fascinating, high-octane chronicle of metal mayhem that takes readers on a wild ride, from metal’s earliest days to the head-banging present. I’m not saying this just because I’m in the book, but . . . if you love metal, great stories, and music history told by the people who made it, then \u003ci\u003eLouder than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read. This is the book every metal fan should own.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you love metal, great stories, and music history told by the people who made it, then \u003ci\u003eLouder than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read. This is the book every metal fan should own. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlice Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLouder than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to the misunderstood genre of heavy metal music, written by trusted companions who had a front row seat on the devil’s rollercoaster. The definitive chronological testimony by the people who were there, including some who are no longer with us.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark McGrath, Sugar Ray and co-host Extra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e comes straight from the twisted minds of rock icons and flows seamlessly through various eras of heavy metal. You hear from the guys that were there on the stage, in the pit, puking in the gutter. It brought back memories, and I even learned a few things I never knew. I really dig this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiki Rachtman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e comes straight from the twisted minds of rock icons and flows seamlessly through various eras of heavy metal. . .I really dig this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiki Rachtman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m excited that LOUDER THAN HELL strives to tell the definitive story of metal. And tell it through the musicians’ own [often dirty and  grammatically messed-up] words.… Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman approached their book with great enthusiasm, letting the musicians do the talking. And there are few better qualified for such a massive task. If I  wasn’t going to be the one to write LOUDER THAN HELL, I’m glad it’s these two.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Scott Ian of Anthrax\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The authors inclusiveness give this examination a weight that is just as heavy as the music.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A who’s who of heavy music . . . What makes \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hell\u003c\/i\u003e un-put-down-able are the stories . . . Essential.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRevolver (4 stars)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling, first-person account of a seemingly unstoppable force . . .the book reads like an extended, uncensored, shockingly satisfying episode of VH1’s Behind the Music. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften hilarious, occasionally, ‘God, I wish I hadn’t read that!’, sometimes profound, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes infuriating . . . no one holds back on any subject. . . you come away from this book with a crystal-clear vision of this world - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“No one’s gone quite as deep into the genre’s recesses as this 746-page oral history, which covers everything from the birth of Black Sabbath to Dave Mustaine’s departure from Metallica to the disaster that was Woodstock ‘99.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone, four stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have known Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman for over 15 years and have found them to be among the most passionate, knowledgeable and accurate music journalists in the field. 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