From their first performances to the release of their bestselling Black Album and beyond, this lavishly illustrated book charts the career of Metallica, the world's most iconic heavy metal band.Telling the history of Metallica through their tours, from the smallest early clubs to the biggest stadiums, this rich anthology covers their evolution and success year by year and around the globe.With tour anecdotes, backstage access and inside accounts from band members, as well as other musicians who have performed or worked with them, this book is the perfect gift for any Metallica fan.