This author delves into the darker, more visceral aspects of the music scene with a passion for raw, unfiltered storytelling. Their work often explores the less-trodden paths of the underground rock and metal world, unearthing narratives of relentless spirit and authenticity. Through insightful journalism and dedicated writing, they capture the essence of subcultures often overlooked by mainstream attention.
Focusing on the creative journey of the Californication album, the book delves into the intricate writing and recording processes, revealing the stories behind each song, including B-sides and unreleased tracks. It also covers the subsequent world tour and explores the lasting impact and legacy of the album in the music industry.
Korn On Track covers all the band's studio releases thus far- from their 1993 demo tape, Neidermayer's Mind, to their thirteenth studio album, The Nothing, released in 2018. Reviewing every track and delving into the stories behind many of them.
Nu Metal: A Definitive Guide revisits one of the most remarkable eras of heavy music, when mainstream charts, magazines, radio, and TV were all taken over by a host of diverse artists performing their own brands of hard rock and heavy metal.
The Smashing Pumpkins rose to fame during the grunge movement of the early nineties, however, the Chicago quartet's soaring guitar-driven anthems and beautifully crafted ballads instantly set them apart from their Seattle contemporaries.
Tool On Track documents all of the band's studio releases- from their raw and unapologetic 1991 demo tape to their 2019 epic, Fear Inoculum, a record thirteen years in the making and an album that would solidify Tool as one of the greatest progressive rock bands of all time.
It may have taken them a few years to achieve a stable line-up, but Faith No More did just that with the arrival of enigmatic frontman, Mike Patton in 1988. Faith No More in the 1990s is the story of a largely rewarding but tension-filled decade for rock music's greatest underdogs.
Prince's Purple Rain celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, and this book digs deeper into the writing and recording process of the diamond-certified album. Also discussing the stories behind the songs, and the host of B-sides to have followed over the years.