Bøker av Jerome Reuter

"...all art, regardless of its form or content, is subjective. And if I could properly choose one offering from the art world that best describes the formative years of Black Sabbath, it would be Pablo Picasso's Guernica. The painting is a masterclass in depicting the tragedy and pessimism that exists within the world we live in, yet it also manages to take a surreal form that exists within a reality that exists completely outside of our own. Upon the black canvas exists a moment frozen in time. The disembodied figures and screams of agony are potent, powerful and allow anyone viewing it a chance to look into the depths of a place where all hope is lost. This is where the abyss stares back into us. And while some might dismiss the imagery that's presented to them as not having any form or value, others will look deeper to understand its meaning." Following up his debut book, Through the Mist and the Madness: A Critical Analysis of the First Three Metallica Albums, Jerome Reuter turns his eye towards the gods of heavy metal, Black Sabbath. But Electric Funeral: Black Sabbath and the Cultural Landscape 1970-1975 is about more than just the band and their music, as the title suggests. It is a deep dive into the historical context that informed the songs of Black Sabbath and how their music in turn shaped the future of heavy music. Poignant and insightful, Reuter brings a strong sense of passion and devotion to the subject at hand, crafting an informative and entertaining read.

Not just one of the most influential metal bands to emerge from the 1980s, but still one of the most popular bands of the last 40 years, Metallica has earned its spot near the top of the heavy metal pantheon, consistently delivering albums and playing before sold out audiences. The first three albums, recorded with the classic line up of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton, remain staples of top ten lists.Jerome Reuter has spent years covering music and films, as well as serving as the associate editor of Diabolique Magazine. Now he has set his sights on that seminal trio of albums, Kill'em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets. Through the Mist and the Madness: An Analytical Thesis on the First Three Metallica Albums is a deeply insightful, intelligent, and engaging deep dive into the early catalogue of one of rock's most beloved bands.