The History of Death & Extreme Metal - Hardcover Book

400 page hardback book, large format (A4) pages.

During the late 80s and early 90s, most eyes were fixed on America and Scandinavia when it came to death and extreme metal. However, almost unknown to the masses, a fascinating and highly active scene was exploding in the Netherlands, spitting forth a legion of exciting bands, some of which made it to the international stage, and some of which sadly did not.

Streams of Ancient Wisdom tells the fascinating story of the Dutch extreme metal scene during its most seminal years. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs and artwork, much of it previously unpublished, this book features over 100 interviews with Dutch bands, from well-known names like ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, THE GATHERING, THANATOS, GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER and GOREFEST, to underground (and underrated) heroes such as SEMPITERNAL DEATHREIGN, DELIRIUM, CASTLE, SILENXCE, INQUISITOR, PHLEBOTOMIZED and DEAD END.