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A History of Heavy Metal
- Narrated by: Andrew O'Neill
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Based on the "absolutely hilarious" (Neil Gaiman) stand-up show.
The history of heavy metal brings us extraordinary stories of larger-than-life characters living to excess, from the household names of Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Iron Maiden and Metallica to the brutal notoriety of the underground Norwegian black metal scene and the New Wave of British heavy metal.
It is the story of a worldwide network of rabid fans escaping everyday mundanity through music, of cutthroat corporate arseholes ripping off those fans and the bands they worship to line their pockets. The expansive pantheon of heavy metal musicians includes junkies, Satanists and murderers, born-again Christians and teetotallers, stadium-touring billionaires and toilet-circuit journeymen.
Award-winning comedian and lifelong heavy metal obsessive Andrew O'Neill has performed his History of Heavy Metal comedy show to a huge range of audiences, from the teenage metalheads of Download festival to the broadsheet-reading theatregoers of the Edinburgh Fringe. Now, in his first book, he takes us on his own very personal and hilarious journey through the history of the music, the subculture and the characters who shaped this most misunderstood genre of music.
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- Mark
- 16-08-2019
A History of Heavy Metal
This is the funniest and most engaging history book you will ever encounter. It really doesn’t matter if you’re a die hard metal fan (that’s a lie, you SHOULD be) or a boring drone that loves radio music, this audio book is for you. The wealth of knowledge provided will inspire you, the humour will make you gag on your morning coffee, and the fact that you are supporting a dude that lives and breathes metal will make you a star.
BUY THIS BOOK NOW!
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- Anonymous User
- 28-05-2019
Opinionated but worthwhile
Less a history of heavy metal and more a list of why the author likes specific bands; unfortunately mostly of the cookie monster variety. Starts strong but feels rushed towards the end. Attempts to justify Metallica's shittier albums give an indication of what the reader is in for. Clever and funny at times.
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- Damien
- 20-02-2022
great book, well read and funny as.
this book would have been perfect.......but he bags out Motley Crue........makes some good points about but NOT HAPPY JAN
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-2018
Brilliant!
Thank you for a very entertaining and thoughtful book about the history of Heavy Metal! Recommended!
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- DadzovDoom
- 20-03-2019
The Heavy Metal New Testament
An absolute must for any metal fan or anyone with a passing interest in the greatest musical movement in existence. For scene veterans, the story is not new, but the brilliant delivery & authors personal insights give it a breath of fresh fire. Sit down Lars!!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-03-2018
Hilarious,
I might not agree with all his opinions, but I loved hearing every word. Sit down lars!
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-11-2018
Brilliant
Very enjoyable. A must listen for all metalheads and the narration is hilarious. A proper insight into the foundations of the best genre ever made
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- Anonymous User
- 19-01-2023
So entertaining!
This book is awesome; well researched and brilliantly delivered by Andrew O’Neill. I laughed out loud many times AND I learned a lot about heavy metal - everyone wins! Highly recommend.
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- Darren
- 04-10-2023
Horses Arse
Just waffled on about the history of shit bands he likes, no mention on Megadeth, Overkill, Testament,Death Angel and many other great metal bands....just babbles on about Metallica....
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