Heavy Sounds in the West

by Hans Verbeke, Onno Hesselink

A massive full-colour book recounting the coming of age of heavy metal and hardcore in West Flanders through never before published stories, photos and memorabilia. The organisers, eyewitnesses and band members tell how the slumbering province of West Flanders experienced its rude awakening - first hand, warts n all.

 

Over 400 pages with 300+ photos in full colour bring the story to life in this great book, featuring all your heavy faves including Slayer, Metallica, AC/DC, Motorhead, Rush, Van Halen, Kreator, VoiVod, Manowar, Venom, Scorpions, The Runaways, Kiss, Ted Nugent, Tokyo Blade, UFO, Crossfire, Mercyful Fate and many more.

Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2024

Reviews

[Levi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solide inkijk in de beginjaren van Heavy Metal in West-Vlaanderen met als ankerpunt het Heavy Soundfestival.

[Nicholas Gerlo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rijk gestoffeerd met foto's en mooie anekdotes.