Metallica

by Ross Halfin, Kirk Hammett (Foreword)

One of the greatest rock photographers of all time shares his unique collection of images that span the career of the biggest band in metal, Metallica. Packed to the limits with sepia portraits, full colour explosive live shots and countless fly-on-the-wall surprises, this is Metallica, raw and uncut. Stretching back to the days of their garage demos, through the initial tours and albums with the unique Cliff Burton and the phenomenal success of the Black album, right up to the Load tour, this is Metallica as seen by a true legend of rock imagery.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography, Photography

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 1996

Reviews

[Robin Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I flipped through this book at a friend’s house looking for a picture of Lars’ penis (which he thought was in it- it turns out, it wasn’t) but the book was interesting nonetheless.

[ザ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing so far, one of the best books talking about the history of a band that defined an entire era and many generations.

[Francisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome insight of the band.

[Brandon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been a Metallica fan for the better part of 10 years. While NOTHING could ever compare to the disappointment I felt after my first listen of 2003's St. Anger, I've enjoyed everything else they've ever recorded. I've purchased all of their albums, several t-shirts and live recordings. Hell, I even owned the action figures!

I'd never even heard of this book until I opened it as a Christmas present from a friend of mine. I was both surprised and excited.

That being said, not a whole lot to write about this one.

Ross Halfin followed the boys in Metallica for the majority of their 30 year career and took some fine pictures along the way. Contained within this book are photos from their early days through to their recent release, "Death Magnetic" and the 2 year tour that followed. While I've never been to Metallica show, I've seen a few on home video. It's amazing how Halfin can capture the energy in a Metallica show in just a few photos.

[Victor James]

I found this book very interesting about how Metallica was in the Thrash metal genre and they went a bit more commercial about peoples comments on that and what the guys in Metallica thought. It's a very interesting book they are like every other Rock band except the drugs part they just drank a lot which also made it interesting how drinking kicked one of their old band mates out of Metallica, and started his own band.

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rosalie is OBSESSED with this book. She especially likes to look at it while she uses the potty. She often requests, "tala, tala!" (Metallica).

The short hair photos are just as sad as you expect them to be. And the photographer's captions are just as crappy as Metallica's newer lyrics. But of course this is a fun book.

[Deyara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures, covers Cliff days right through to Rob days though with a bit of a gap in the middle. Well set out.