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Beyond The Black The Story Of Metal Church
BEYOND THE BLACK THE STORY OF METAL CHURCH is by authors James R. Beach and Brian L. Naron, the co-owners of NW Metalworx Music & Books. 40 years later, the legendary NW group still lives on. Surviving various lineup changes, a short breakup, the ups and downs and changes in the music scene, and the tragic losses of two of their iconic lead singers, they continue to tour and make great albums under the guiding hand and direction of founding riff-master Kurdt Vanderhoof. With a new singer and a new album out in 2023, Metal Church is poised to continue their legacy as an influential and well-respected heavy metal band. This is their story... Culled from extensive research, interviews with both past and current band members, crew members, producers, managers, friends, peers and others. Includes numerous rare images and photos, extensive concert listings, discography and a brand new foreword by former Grim Reaper guitarist and friend Nick Bowcott.
362 pages
Published January 1, 2023
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April 28, 2024
Gana kukliai, bet tvarkingai parašyta knyga apie grunge'o mieste susikūrusios, bet visai kita kryptimi, nei jos kraštiečiai, nuėjusios grupės istorija. Kai kur net per daug išsiplėsta, kai kur norėjo išsamesnių pasakojimų, tačiau apskritai - puikus leidinys MC fanams. Kas vertino šią knygą trejetu, ko gero, nėra MC fanai :)
July 17, 2024
James Beach does a great job at covering the story of Metal Church and has put together by far the most comprehensive and well researched bio of the band.
The story of the band is presented in a factual manner, with quotes and interviews weaved in from band members, friends, and others.
Certain periods of the band, like its inception or the 90s, that weren't previously well documented have also finally been set straight.
My only real complaint is that the book doesnt dive too deeply into the songwriting process or making of the albums past The Human Factor. I would've loved to read more about the inspiration behind songs off Hanging in the Balance or XI.
Overall this is a great read that clearly had a lot of passion put into it. It's a step below the fantastic Fates Warning book "Destination Onward" so im giving it a 4/5.
The story of the band is presented in a factual manner, with quotes and interviews weaved in from band members, friends, and others.
Certain periods of the band, like its inception or the 90s, that weren't previously well documented have also finally been set straight.
My only real complaint is that the book doesnt dive too deeply into the songwriting process or making of the albums past The Human Factor. I would've loved to read more about the inspiration behind songs off Hanging in the Balance or XI.
Overall this is a great read that clearly had a lot of passion put into it. It's a step below the fantastic Fates Warning book "Destination Onward" so im giving it a 4/5.
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