An in-depth study of the music and songwriting of the world's greatest heavy metal band: Metallica. A must-read for any metal fan, Metallica: The Stories Behind the Songs analyzes the writing and recording of every track from all the band's studio albums, including classic records like Master of Puppets (1986) and Metallica ('The Black Album') (1991), up to 2023 and 72 Seasons. Written by former Metal Hammer editor Chris Ingham and illustrated with hundreds of stunning photographs spanning more than 40 years, this updated edition of the successful Stories Behind the Songs series explores the influences behind more than 100 of the band's most celebrated tracks, offering fans a unique perspective on the creation, evolution, and interpretation of their favorite songs. Packed with information and analysis, this is a revealing guide to Metallica's discography from a true authority on the band and an essential read for any fan.