The Meaning of Metallica
William Irwin
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Publisher:
ECW Press
ECW Press
DRM:
Watermark
Watermark
Publication Year:
2022
2022
ISBN-13:
9781773059198
Description:
<p><b>A serious look at the lyrics of metal’s biggest band, disentangling double meanings, explaining stories, uncovering sources, and illuminating themes such as hope, despair, rage, resilience, power, liberty, justice, love, death, and insanity.</b></p>
<p>More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but <i>The Meaning of Metallica</i> is the first book to focus exclusively on their lyrics.</p>
<p>Their mighty guitar riffs and pounding drums are legendary, but Metallica’s words match the intensity of their tunes. Lead singer James Hetfield writes rock poetry dealing with death, war, addiction, alienation, corruption, freedom, religion, and other weighty topics. Painting a rainbow of emotions with a deft palette, subtle but not obscure, Hetfield’s lyrics deserve careful attention. A master of narrative, Metallica makes listeners care about a vast array of characters, from a vengeful God, to a suicidal teenager, to a man in mid-life crisis.</p>
<p><i>The Meaning of Metallica</i> is like a riveting conversation with a close friend. A thematic tour de force that traces Hetfield’s lyrical development across the decades, this companion examines everything from deep cuts like “Confusion” to megahits like “Enter Sandman.” Sure to spark debate and discussion, The Meaning of Metallica provides a close reading of lyrics dense with details and rich with allusions.</p>
<p>More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but <i>The Meaning of Metallica</i> is the first book to focus exclusively on their lyrics.</p>
<p>Their mighty guitar riffs and pounding drums are legendary, but Metallica’s words match the intensity of their tunes. Lead singer James Hetfield writes rock poetry dealing with death, war, addiction, alienation, corruption, freedom, religion, and other weighty topics. Painting a rainbow of emotions with a deft palette, subtle but not obscure, Hetfield’s lyrics deserve careful attention. A master of narrative, Metallica makes listeners care about a vast array of characters, from a vengeful God, to a suicidal teenager, to a man in mid-life crisis.</p>
<p><i>The Meaning of Metallica</i> is like a riveting conversation with a close friend. A thematic tour de force that traces Hetfield’s lyrical development across the decades, this companion examines everything from deep cuts like “Confusion” to megahits like “Enter Sandman.” Sure to spark debate and discussion, The Meaning of Metallica provides a close reading of lyrics dense with details and rich with allusions.</p>