{"product_id":"markus-makkonen-kim-stromsholm-rotting-ways-to-misery-histoire-du-death-metal-finlandais-book","title":"Markus Makkonen - Kim Stromsholm - Rotting Ways To Misery - HIstoire Du Death Metal Finlandais - BOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating journey of Finnish death metal with \"Rotting Ways to Misery,\" a comprehensive book by Markus Makkonen and Kim Strömsholm. This essential read delves into the explosive beginnings of the genre, featuring iconic bands such as Amorphis, Sentenced, Convulse, Thergothon, and many more, before its decline in the mid-90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sparked the emergence of this unique scene? Which bands paved the way? And how does Finnish death metal distinguish itself from its Swedish counterpart that gained prominence around the same time? Makkonen, a bassist and vocalist in bands like Sadistik Forest and Never Saw, along with journalist Kim Strömsholm, aim to answer these questions in this insightful exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinnish death metal is characterized by its deep connection to melancholy and a quest for new musical horizons. From Xysma's rock’n’roll influences to Sentenced and Amorphis's folk-inspired chords, which laid the groundwork for melodic death metal (think Insomnium, Swallow the Sun, Kalmah, and Barren Earth), to the grind death sounds of Inferia and Rotten Sound, it's clear that this genre deserves a dedicated book chronicling its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rotting Ways to Misery,\" named after the iconic track by Sentenced, is now available in French and is sure to delight death metal enthusiasts and extreme metal fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe French edition features a slipcase designed by Macchabée Artwork and includes an A3 poster showcasing a map of Finland with its key bands. Inside, you'll find a detailed account of the birth and transformation of the thrash and speed scene into death metal, along with the history of bands such as Disgrace, Xysma, Funebre, Necropsy, Abhorrence, Amorphis, Sentenced, Purtenance, Convulse, Mordicus, Inferia, Demigod, Demilich, Thergothon, Cartilage, Vomiturition, Rotten Sound, and the revival of the death metal scene from the early 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, a curated playlist is available for you to explore some tracks from this vibrant scene on Spotify or YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: 480 pages, 14.8 x 21 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53450418159959,"sku":"P-165741-","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Markus-Makkonen-Kim-Stromsholm-Rotting-Ways-To-Misery-HIstoire-Du-Death-Metal-Finlandais-BOOK-165741-1-1744875188.jpg?v=1778274951","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/markus-makkonen-kim-stromsholm-rotting-ways-to-misery-histoire-du-death-metal-finlandais-book","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}