Albert Mudrian - Precious Metal- Decibel Presents The Stories Behind 25 Extreme Metal Masterpieces.i Apr 2026

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Here’s an informative review of . Overview Precious Metal (2009, Da Capo Press) is a spin-off and spiritual sequel to Albert Mudrian’s essential 2004 book Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore . While Choosing Death offered a linear, decade-spanning narrative, Precious Metal takes a more modular, celebratory approach: it collects and expands upon 25 of the most popular “Hall of Fame” features from Decibel magazine, each dedicated to a landmark extreme metal album. Read alongside Choosing Death for the full story