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The new volume traces Metallica’s journey into their fourth decade, building on the narrative established in the first book. It examines how the monumental success of the 1991 Black Album set a new standard for the band, and how the subsequent Load and Reload albums challenged their established sound. The book also covers bassist Jason Newsted’s unexpected exit in 2001 and the period of uncertainty that followed, providing insightful context into the band’s internal tensions and eventual reinvention.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Paul Brannigan
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