HOLGER SCHMENK / ANDREAS SCHIFFMANN · Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet | BOOK

Name: HOLGER SCHMENK / ANDREAS SCHIFFMANN · Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet | BOOK
Brand: Verlag Schmenk
SKU: EM00159622
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HOLGER SCHMENK / ANDREAS SCHIFFMANN · Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet | BOOK (Heavy Metal Books)

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Artist: Andreas Schiffmann, Holger Schmenk

Label/Manufacturer: Verlag Schmenk

Genre: Heavy Metal

Product number: EM00159622

EAN: 9783936878554

Manufacturer product ID: KIK002

Product information "HOLGER SCHMENK / ANDREAS SCHIFFMANN · Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet | BOOK"

German language book, hardcover edition with 256 pages.

More about the book 'Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet'

The Ruhr Valley's industrial heartland has always been synonymous with hard work, coal dust, and the relentless rhythm of heavy machinery – so it's no surprise that this region birthed some of Germany's most authentic heavy metal sounds. Holger Schmenk and Andreas Schiffmann dive deep into this fascinating cultural phenomenon with "Kumpels in Kutten 2: Heavy Metal im Ruhrgebiet", a compelling exploration that goes far beyond surface-level band biographies.

This meticulously researched tome features exclusive insights from metal luminaries including Kreator's Jürgen "Ventor" Reil, Accept's Uwe Lullis, Helloween's Michael Weikath, and Asphyx's Martin van Drunen, who perfectly captures the essence: "The mines and the dirt looked so depressing, even when the sun was shining. I thought if you live in such an environment, you can only make hard music." The authors weave together personal stories, behind-the-scenes revelations, and cultural analysis that reveals how the Ruhr Valley's post-industrial landscape shaped a uniquely German approach to heavy metal.

For fans of:
German metal history, Accept, Kreator, Helloween, Destruction, Sodom

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist:	Andreas Schiffmann, Holger Schmenk
Label/Manufacturer:	Verlag Schmenk
Genre:	Heavy Metal

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