Metallica - Toute l'histoire illustrée- French-Language Book

This revised and expanded edition constitutes the ultimate tribute to Metallica, including the band's most recent DVD box sets and live albums. Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica became the biggest heavy metal band in music history, with record sales estimated at 100 million copies. The band has performed all over the world. In this revised edition of Metallica: The Whole Story Illustrated, renowned heavy metal journalist Martin Popoff leads a team of experts to write the story of Metallica, analyzer studio albums and provide a complete discography. More than 300 images illustrating the group's history: the formative years slogging in the clubs of Los Angeles; tragedies, such as the death of Cliff Burton, bassist and co-founder of the group; the triumph of multiple platinum records; personnel changes, such as the departure of Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted; and world tours. Photographs of onstage and backstage performances are accompanied by memorabilia from the events.