SWEDISH DEATH METAL, by Daniel Ekeroth
SIGNED BY AUTHOR, SHIPS FREE TODAY WITH BONUS 1″ METALLIC BADGE!
Book of the Year 2008, Decibel Magazine
“Ekeroth knows of what he writes…5 of 5 stars” — Revolver
“A sprawling epic of a book…basically the perfect read for extreme metal fans.” — Bravewords & Bloody Knuckles, 9.5 of 10
“Death Metal musician and author Ekeroth shows a true fan’s dedication” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review/Pick of the Week
“Daniel Ekeroth has impressively balanced a high level of raw data with a loving, subjective tone. Aspiring authors of such future volumes are advised to approach their subjects with the same care and passion.” — Metal Maniacs
The ultimate blow-by-blow account of Sweden’s legendary death metal underground, based on exclusive interviews with members of Nihilist/ Entombed, In Flames, At the Gates, Dismember, Grave, Hypocrisy, Opeth, Unleashed, Marduk, Morbid, Mob 47, Deranged, Edge of Sanity, Merciless, Therion, Liers in Wait, Carnage, Carcass, Tiamat/Treblinka, Afflicted, Repugnant, and the Haunted.
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450 densely-illustrated pages
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Heavy-duty 130gsm paper
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Revised and Expanded 300-page history, PLUS 150 pages including highly opinionated band encyclopedia, gallery, and fanzine bibliography
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Written by Daniel Ekeroth (of Insision, Tyrant, Dellamorte, Diskonto; and author ofViolent Italy)
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Ships with exclusive free metal button
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ISBN 9780979616310
”Finally, the true story of Swedish death metal! This book brought me back to the good old days”—Tomas Lindberg, At the Gates/ Grotesque/Disfear
“Death metal ruled my adolescent years. The problem is I don’t remember half of it! This tome of dark recollections is the chance to set things straight.”—Nicke Andersson, Nihilist/Entombed/The Hellacopters
“Read this book if you are willing to be subjected to the story behind the extreme face-melting, flesh-ripping, ear-slaying, gut-blasting phenomenon known as Swedish death metal!”—Chris Reifert, Death/Autopsy
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“Hellbent for Cooking”:...
Se va a traducir algún dia al español?
Italian and French translations are coming in 2013. We have no plans for a version español, but maybe it will happen!!
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[...] was one of the first comtemporary technical Death Metal bands that I discovered after first reading Swedish Death Metal. As a matter of fact…Meshuggah may have been one of the first true extreme metal bands that I [...]
Absolutely amazing history from an amazing musician. Ekeroth’s historical analysis is as intricate as his book’s details.
Sometimes the authors opinions can be a let down. His preference for harder sounds than the melodic and sometimes progressive Gothenburg bands is evident. Ekeroth shows his personal dislike for such bands in the book’s appendix. Such bands include Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, and the non-Gothenburg sounds of the progressive and influential Opeth.
Bands that get exception nods are Nihilist, Entombed, At the Gates, Dissection, Dismember and other Swedish great!
Although Ekeroth gives his opinions on such bands he also warns readers ahead of time that his writing is based somewhat on opinion. His acknowledgment of this further strengthens the text and makes in extremely interesting to fans of the genre. This book is quality and Ekeroth’s reflections of such bands adds to the powerful and grand scope and power of his masterpiece.
Truly amazing. 5/5!!!!
I finished reading this book a few days ago. I acknowledge that I am not a big fan of the genre, but “Swedish death metal” has done that for weeks, just listen to anything other than death metal, especially the one made in the early days …
I wrote a review on my blog. It’s in Spanish but translated s epuede. If anyone is interested, I leave the address here:
http://metal80.com/?p=2071
Now waiting for “Slayer mag diaries” to be published!!
[...] are the guys who produced Hellbent for Cooking, Swedish Deathmetal, Only Death is Real, and many others. And so, cruising through their site this morning, scouting [...]
[...] I recently contacted Bazillion Points book publisher and heavy metal author Ian Christe about reviewing his books for MetalSucks. Bazillion Points is best known as the home of Daniel Ekeroth’s excellent tome, Swedish Death Metal. [...]
Just ordered my copy and I can’t wait to recieve. Been following the Swedish Death Metal scene since around ’91 and I’m still a diehard follower of the classic bands…
I bought a copy of this book just over a week ago, and it did not leave my side until I finished it! It is absolutely fascinating to explore the beginnings of one of my favorite types of music, and it has left me with a ton of bands that you just need to check out!
Daniel Ekeroth’s writing style is a major plus, with many humorous anecdotes, a strong sense of personality, and a genuine passion for the music. Highly recommended!
This one simply is a MUST HAVE book. Not just for metalheads, which is a given; but for anybody who has a passing interest in how sub-cultures develop and flourish over time and borders.
A worthy successor to ‘SDM’ would be a look at American Death Metal scene over the years. Suffice to say that the NY and Florida bands (amongst others) have some fantastic stories to tell..
Brilliant!
This book made me fly back to the good old days. My words would never be enough to thank Daniel and Bazillion Points for make this book real.
P.s. the guys shiped this book to Brazil really quick!!!
my wife got me the book for x-mass.I simply love it.Thanks for putting it out.
Awe inspiring and informative tome.EVERY TRUE metalhead MUST have this……NOW!!!