Black Metal. Ewolucja Kultu

The book provides a compelling and richly illustrated exploration into the black metal genre, one of the most intense branches of extreme music. Spanning almost 600 pages, this volume offers a detailed journey through over thirty years of the genre's evolution. It features exclusive photographs and interviews with musicians from influential bands such as Venom, Mercyful Fate, and Bathory, to name a few. Additional groups like Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, Vulcano, and Blasphemy are also highlighted alongside Samael, Rotting Christ, and Necromantia. The book delves into the legacy of VON, Tormentor, and Master’s Hammer, as well as Beherit and the notorious Mayhem. Contributions from Thorns, Darkthrone, and Thou Shalt Suffer/Emperor are included, along with insight into bands such as Gehenna, Gorgoroth, and Trelldom. Furthermore, it covers iconic acts like Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, and Mütiilation, alongside Marduk, Funeral Mist, and Shining. Polish bands Graveland/Infernum and Behemoth also appear, as well as Enslaved and Isengard/Storm. The narrative extends to Ulver, Windir, and Negură Bunget, covering bands like Hades, Primordial, and Arcturus. Additional features include Manes, Fleurety, Sigh, Mysticum, Aborym, Blacklodge, Fen, and many others. This passage is an excerpt provided by the publisher.