A must-read for any metalhead, The Stories Behind the Songsbreaks down the writing and recording of every track from the band's greatest records, including classic albums such as Master of Puppets(1986) and Metallica ('the black album') (1991), right through to 2023's 72 Seasons. Illustrated with hundreds of photos spanning more than 40 years, this is a revealing and fascinating guide to Metallica's discography.
Chris Ingham Book order






- 2025
- 2019
Metallica: The Stories Behind the Songs
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Metallica: The Stories Behind the Songs explores the writing and recording of the band's greatest records, including classic albums such as Master of Puppets (1986) and Metallica (the black album) (1991), right through to 2016's Hardwired... číst celé
- 2015
The Dead Straight Guide to the Beatles
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The Beatles are hailed as the most significant pop group in history, fundamentally shaping the landscape of modern music and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
- 2004
Run to the Hills
- 393 pages
- 14 hours of reading
This official biography is an accurate and unflinching account of the highs and lows that have accompanied the rise to fame of Britain's hardest rocking band. It demonstrates the artistic validity of Iron Maiden as much as their commercial impact.
- 2003
The Rough Guide to The Beatles
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The story of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr is as interesting to contemporary music lovers as it was in the 1960s and this guide should prove an ideal companion for Fab Four rookies and seasoned fans alike. It contains biographical information covering the group (1958-1970) and solo years (1970-2003), critical commentary on every record, film and side-project, as well as dozens of interesting facts and statistics.