To Live Is To Die: The Life & Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton by Joel McIver P

Description: To Live Is To Die by Joel McIver, Kirk Hammett The definitive biography of legendary bassist Cliff Burton, who died tragically young but continues to have a profound impact on his band, Metallica, and the world of heavy metal. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Today, Metallica are known as consummate musicians, but it wasnt always that way. Their early career is marked by a gradual evolution from garage thrash to sophisticated, progressive heights an evolution driven by their bass player, Cliff Burton, who pushed the band to new heights with his songwriting ability and phenomenal bass skills across the bands first three albums, including their undisputed masterpiece, Master Of Puppets.Cliffs life was short but influential; his death at the age of 24 in a tour bus crash on a Swedish mountain road was sudden and shocking. Following his passing, Metallica went on to huge global success, but by their own admission they never pushed the creative envelope as radically as they had done during the first four years of their career.The cult of Burton grows year on year, and so too the list of bassists acknowledging his influence in metal and beyond. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Metallicas debut album, Kill Em All, this revised and updated edition of To Live Is To DieTestament bass master Steve Di Giorgio, who shares his memories of meeting Burton as a teenager and then watching on from close quarters as Metallica began to take off.One of the best biographies youll ever read. Robb Flynn, Machine Head Author Biography Joel McIver is the author of 35 books on music. As well as writing biographies of leading figures in rock and metal, he has co-written the memoirs of a number of musicians, including members of Megadeth, Deep Purple, Soulfly, the Spiders From Mars, and the Sex Pistols. He contributes regularly to magazines and newspapers such as Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, the Guardian, and the Daily Telegraph. Review One of the best biographies you ll ever read. - Robb Flynn, Machine Head Long Description One of the best biographies youll ever read. - Robb Flynn, Machine Head Today, Metallica are known as consummate musicians, but it wasnt always that way. Their early career is marked by a gradual evolution from garage thrash to sophisticated, progressive heights - an evolution driven by their bass player, Cliff Burton, who pushed the band to new heights with his songwriting ability and phenomenal bass skills across the bands first three albums, including their undisputed masterpiece, Master Of Puppets . Cliffs life was short but influential; his death at the age of 24 in a tour bus crash on a Swedish mountain road was sudden and shocking. Following his passing, Metallica went on to huge global success, but by their own admission they never pushed the creative envelope as radically as they had done during the first four years of their career. The cult of Burton grows year on year, and so too the list of bassists acknowledging his influence in metal and beyond. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Metallicas debut album, Kill Em All , this revised and updated edition of To Live Is To Die adds a new chapter on Cliffs enduring legacy as well as a preface from Testament bass master Steve Di Giorgio. Review Quote One of the best biographies youll ever read. - Robb Flynn, Machine Head Details ISBN1911036998 Author Kirk Hammett Format Paperback Pages 320 Year 2023 ISBN-10 1911036998 ISBN-13 9781911036999 Edition 3rd Imprint Jawbone Subtitle The Life & Death Of Metallicas Cliff Burton Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 20 NZ Release Date 2023-04-11 Publication Date 2023-04-11 UK Release Date 2023-04-11 Publisher Outline Press Ltd Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Replaces 9781911036128 DEWEY 782.42166092 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144540733;

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