In the last two decades, a bizarre and violent musical subculture called "Black Metal" has emerged in Norway. Its roots stem from a heady blend of horror movies, heavy metal music, Satanism, Paganism, and adolescent angst. In the early-mid 1990s, members of this extremist underground committed murder, burned down medieval wooden churches, and desecrated graveyards. What started as juvenile frenzy came to symbolize the start of a war against Christianity, a return to the worship of the ancient Norse gods, and the complete rejection of mainstream society.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By T. Anna
Format:Hardcover
Bought this book as a present for a musician who has been involved in the genre/scene for more than ten years and was quite happy of getting it, so if the same applies to you, this will be a good addition to your library.
Photographically speaking, most of the shots are either candid pictures taken backstage/during private moments or live photos, though there are several promotional shots that most black metal fans will recognise. Considering the large format of the book and the means used to take the shots (most of them on regular film, not medium format or higher, at the times of course digital photography wasn't standard) some of them may have degraded, but the grittines and grain actually enhances the overall appeal, as well as the inclusion of a fanzine section at the end of the book. There are also several pages dedicated to the whole "satanic mafia" arsons/murders, with news coverage from Uk and local tabloids and music press.
Photographically speaking, most of the shots are either candid pictures taken backstage/during private moments or live photos, though there are several promotional shots that most black metal fans will recognise. Considering the large format of the book and the means used to take the shots (most of them on regular film, not medium format or higher, at the times of course digital photography wasn't standard) some of them may have degraded, but the grittines and grain actually enhances the overall appeal, as well as the inclusion of a fanzine section at the end of the book. There are also several pages dedicated to the whole "satanic mafia" arsons/murders, with news coverage from Uk and local tabloids and music press.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By maddog
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Prior to purchase I had not read any of the reviews, nor seen a copy of this book for sale anywhere. It was a blind purchase based on my interest of black metal.
When it arrived I was surprised at the sheer size of the book, it's similar to one of the large art books, it is weighty and feels like a quality book with its glossy thick pages and double spread photos.
If you are buying this book in the hope to read about black metal - don't, this is not for you. This is an art book with some of the most personal and candid photos of the guys that started the black metal movement.
Although you may spend a couple of hours at first flicking through it, it's not the type of book you would pick up on a regular basis. It's something to treasure and look back on over the years. If this sounds for you then I highly recommend buying this to add to your collection.
When it arrived I was surprised at the sheer size of the book, it's similar to one of the large art books, it is weighty and feels like a quality book with its glossy thick pages and double spread photos.
If you are buying this book in the hope to read about black metal - don't, this is not for you. This is an art book with some of the most personal and candid photos of the guys that started the black metal movement.
Although you may spend a couple of hours at first flicking through it, it's not the type of book you would pick up on a regular basis. It's something to treasure and look back on over the years. If this sounds for you then I highly recommend buying this to add to your collection.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By BizzR
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Amazing book, have waited for it for many years to be published. Beautiful images and a wonderful size which really does justice to the pictures. Would recommend it not only to those interested in unusual portrait photography, but also metallers who want a deeper understanding of the Black and Extreme metal ethos which encompasses the music. Beste did an amazing job.
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Awesome book, in the dark depth of true alternative music
A superb book, loads of unseen pictures, sometimes shocking, sometimes funny, always metal :-)
Fans of BM will love it, sociologist too :-)
Fans of BM will love it, sociologist too :-)
Published 5 months ago by Christophe Davenne
5.0 out of 5 stars
dark and beautiful
excellent size some disturbing photos,some sad and also some beautiful scenic photos of norway.Absolutly love this book even with the dark matter which is contained within the book... Read more
Published 6 months ago by deathly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Photo collage
Great photo collage of the Norvegian black metal era of the 90's...
Big book with very rare photos!
A must for every black metal fan!
Big book with very rare photos!
A must for every black metal fan!
Published 7 months ago by JIM VASS
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must for any black metal fan
fantastic photographs from a great sub genre of the metal world. There are some very well thought out shots and some strange locations but all in all a very good book and a must... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Vikingben
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly Black
I'll keep this brief as I am sure that the huge majority of people that are looking at this item are already aware of the book's contents. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Brian Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!
A beautifully detailed, atmospheric collection of photos and articles relating to the genre; don't expect much of a read, but for visual theatre (and some moments of bathos,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Big Matty
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Black Metal Master piece!
This book, is as very satisfying book, this book is for any black metal fan or anyone interested in black metal. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by J. Aminian
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