New York, NY (Top40 Charts) What: The ABCs of Metallica. An alphabetical history of one of rock's heaviest bands…Metallica
Featuring hard-rocking rhymes and bold illustrations, The ABCs of
Metallica looks back at the remarkable history of one of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated groups. Each letter of the alphabet highlights a significant moment along the band's journey, from their humble Garage Days, to their numerous classic albums such as …And
Justice for All and Master of Puppets, to biographical information on the band members themselves.
The book is co-authored by Howie Abrams (The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, Hip-Hop Alphabet), with illustrations by Michael "Kaves" McLeer, who participated in Metallica's Obey Your Master exhibit in 2012.
Who: Formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist
James Hetfield,
Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands in history, having sold nearly 120 million albums worldwide and generating more than 2.5 billion streams while playing to millions of fans on literally all seven continents. The band's several multi-platinum albums include Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, released in November 2016 and charting at #1 in 32 countries.
Why: A portion of the proceeds from the book will benefit Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.
When: The book is scheduled for publication on November 26, 2019.
Where: Available now for pre-order at:
Metallica: metallica.com/abcs
Amazon: https://amzn.com/1682618994
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-abcs-of-metallica-metallica/1132405500?ean=9781682618998