Download or read book Heavy Metal Thunder: The Music, Its History, Its Heroes written by Philip Bashe and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one of the earliest definitive studies on the genre, former editor and critic Philip Bashe dives into the origins of heavy metal rock, compiling a fascinating history of some of its most lauded groups. Featuring dozens of photographs, this must-have guide discusses the performances of bands including Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Van Halen and more.