SPILL BOOK REVIEW: MARTIN POPOFF – METALLICA: ALBUM BY ALBUM

MARTIN POPOFF – METALLICA: ALBUM BY ALBUM

MOTORBOOKS/QUARTO

BOOK REVIEW BY MIKE MATTHEW

Seasoned rock critic and prolific music writer Martin Popoff cranks out another epic tome, this time about Metallica’s discography.  In it he discusses all of Metallica’s albums providing his expert insights and all-star commentary from such metal luminaries as Brian Slagel from Metal Blade records, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Frank Bello from Anthrax, Todd La Torre from Queensryche, Paul Mazurkiewicz from Cannibal Corpse, and many other noteworthy musicians and A-list YouTubers and podcasters.

Which bands influenced Metallica the most?  Did Metallica invent thrash metal and lay the groundwork for death metal?  Why did they abandon thrash after bassist Cliff Burton died?  Was …And Justice For All music snobbery overkill?  What were they trying to prove with that album and why did they lower the volume on the bass?  Did they sell out with the Black Album or was that album their greatest achievement?  What the hell was going on with Load and Re-Load? Was Metallica embracing alternative rock?  There is a great conversation about every single studio album in here. There are also tons of amazing, glossy, rare photos spanning the band’s career which make this not only a nice read but also a great coffee table book. Metallica fans take note.

ISBN-10: 1577155785
ISBN-13:‎ 978-1577155782

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