Featuring new and exclusive interviews with band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett, this is the definitive account of the most venerated period of Metallica’s history, from the incredible highs of touring in support of Ozzy Osbourne to the lows of losing a key member of the band and crucial part of the Metallica sound.

Metallica: Back to the Front will also feature interviews with other important figures in the band’s history, including managers Cliff Burnstein and Peter Mensch, Faith No More guitarist Jim Martin, Anthrax band members Scott Ian and Charlie Benante, and many, many more. Matt Taylor is author of the critically acclaimed Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard. He lives in Massachusetts.

Ray Burton is the father of Cliff Burton, the legendary Metallica bassist who died during the band's Master of Puppets tour. He lives in California. James Hetfield is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and co-song writer for the the multi-Grammy award winning band Metallica. He lives in California.

Author Matt Taylor
Contributors James Hetfield, Ray Burton
Publisher Insight Editions, 2016
Length: 276 pages
Subjects Music › Genres & Styles › Heavy Metal

Art / Popular Culture
Music / Genres & Styles / Heavy Metal
Photography / Individual Photographers / Artists' Books


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