The new BABYMETAL takes the world by storm - Live photo collection and latest interviews
The cover and lead feature of Metal Hammer Japan Vol.18, the Japanese edition of the British magazine Metal Hammer, is BABYMETAL, who will release their fourth album "METAL FORTH" in June. Now that they are world-famous artists in both name and reality, this 36-page volume features a collection of live photos from the band's performances around the world, as well as the latest interviews with the three girls, in which they talk about their tours, their new album, and even their favorite foods! The book is the largest of its kind among Japanese music magazines (303mm x 227mm), and contains untold stories about the creation of classic albums and hit songs by Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Motörhead, behind-the-scenes stories about Guns N' Roses' 90s tours, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Zakk Wylde talk about their lives and outlook on life + Q&A with fans, and the story of Brian Johnson joining AC/DC. It is made up of articles about metal legends that were published in the UK magazine, making it a book you will want to keep and reread for a long time. And this issue's SPECIAL double-sided page (303mm high and 434mm wide) is a collage of photos from the time to commemorate the 40th anniversary of LOUDNESS's "Thunder In The East." HAGANE also appears on the serial "5-minute talk" page. Please take your time to enjoy the many legends of heavy metal from Japan and abroad. Stay Metal!
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●SPECIAL two-fold page *The electronic version is a regular two-page spread
LOUDNESS "Thunder in The East" 40th anniversary!
BABYMETAL Go Around The World!!
The new BABYMETAL is taking the world by storm - Live Photo Collection SPECIAL
SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, MOMOMETAL - Latest interviews with the three
●The secret story behind the creation of famous heavy metal albums and songs
- The story behind Iron Maiden's masterpieces "Power Slave" and "Fear of the Dark"
- The inside story behind Metallica's masterpiece "Ride the Lightning"
・The story behind Metallica's masterpiece "One"
・The inside story behind the production of Black Sabbath's masterpiece "Master of Reality"
- The inside story behind the creation of Motorhead's masterpiece "No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith"
Heavy Metal Report
- Behind the Scenes of the Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion" Tour
Brian Johnson's story of joining AC/DC
Interview
・Talk about his life and outlook on life + Q&A with fans
Gene Simmons (Kiss)
Zakk Wylde
・Talk about your favorite music and artists!
John Petrucci
● 5 minute talk
・What is your most loved ○○?
HAGANE
Mook: 128 pages
ISBN: 978-4845642809
Release date: June 13, 2025
Publisher: Rittor Music
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