FOLLOW the story of Heavy Metal from 1970 onwards, told through original newspaper reports as they were published at the time. From first impressions of pioneer band Black Sabbath in 1973 to their last shows, the early outrageous Alice Cooper shows of the 1970s, coverage of heavy metals bands through the ages from Accept to Whitesnake from 1970 until now. Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. A piece of Heavy Metal history to gift, share, and relive.
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STEP into the story of Heavy Metal, as told through the bands, with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones of the bands that typify Heavy Metal — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal Heavy Metal moments, including:
– First impressions of pioneer band Black Sabbath in 1973 to their last shows
– The early outrageous Alice Cooper shows of the 1970s
– Coverage of Heavy Metal bands through the ages from Accept to Whitesnake from the 1970s until now
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a Heavy Metal fan or music history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Heavy Metal history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 140+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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