Choosing Death, 9781935950165
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Extreme music’s brutal birth, shocking rise, and undead rebirth.

Choosing Death

the improbable history of death metal & grindcore

$92.15

  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    29 November 2016

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Summary

Choosing Death: The Explosive Story of Death Metal & Grindcore

In 1986, the thought that death metal and grindcore would ever influence mainstream culture seemed impossible. Originating from a widespread tape-trading network of underground enthusiasts, bands emerged from all over the world, and death metal and grindcore proliferated rapidly. By 1994, the genre’s leading labels had sold millions of albums. Choosing Death explores the ascent, decline, and revival of this …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781935950165
ISBN-10:1935950169
Author:Scott Carlson, John Peel
Publisher:Bazillion Points
Imprint:Bazillion Points
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:29 November 2016
Weight:1.06kg
Dimensions:31mm x 240mm x 173mm
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Critics Review

“Albert Mudrian, our disciple of all that is heavy and extreme, definitively documents this period of blissful cacophony for all to behold. Play fast or die!” – Shane Embury “Napalm Death”“Choosing Death is like a time-travel machine, so damn honest and real. It is a rare heartfelt document of a special underground musical movement, a trip back to the formative years of my life. Dive in and enjoy the proper story of this passionate international scene.” – Tomas Lindberg “At the Gates”“This is the Bible right here.” – Scott Hull “Pig Destroyer”

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