A headbanger's treasure with color photos, band histories, memorabilia and more: "Eddie Trunk knows more about most bands than they know about themselves." —Sammy Hagar In the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Trunk picks up where he left off by featuring thirty-five new bands, both legendary and forgotten, and sharing his passion for all things metal. Complete with his favorite playlists, band discographies, memorabilia, trivia, and more than 200 color photographs, this new book combines brief band histories with Trunk's unique personal experiences and behind-the-scenes stories in a must-read for fans of rock and roll. Featuring a diverse lineup from Marilyn Manson, Overkill, and Ace Frehley to Lita Ford, Riot, and Whitesnake, Volume II salutes all those who are ready to rock! Praise for the first volume: "The pictures are great . . . a fun read." — Seattle Post-Intelligencer "A nice combination of music history and personal anecdotes." — Goldmine