RUN-DMC and

RAISING HELL

In 1985, Queens, New York–based rap group Run-DMC teamed up with heavy metal producer Rick Rubin to record one of the most influential albums in rap and rock, pushing hip-hop into the mainstream and launching the rap-rock genre.

In Run-DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years, noted hip-hop historian JayQuan examines every aspect of the release, drawing heavily from his interviews with key figures—including surviving group members Joseph “Run“ Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, as well as studio and label personnel—to create this definitive work.

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KISS '76

In Kiss ’76, Martin Popoff presents month-by-month narratives following the band around the world, across stages and through studios. Formed in 1973, Kiss had already grabbed attention with their outrageous makeup, stage show, and (of course) music. But in 1976, the band truly took off, unleashing Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over in a span of just eight months and logging more than 100 performances in North America and Europe. Join Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter as they conquer the world. Available now.

RUSH and 2112

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume.

Just in time for the band’s Fifty Something tour, Rush and 2112: 50 Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography. Available now.

ALTERNATIVE for the MASSES

No period in the history of rock music offered such an abrupt shift in prevailing tastes. While just a short while before, radio and MTV were clamoring for hair metal bands, the 1990s brought alt-rockers to the forefront of pop culture.

In Alternative for the Masses: The Oral History of the ’90s Alt-Rock Revolution, veteran critic Greg Prato presents more than 60 new interviews conducted exclusively for the book.

Get the definitive story of the ’90s alt-rock movement straight from the musicians and figures who lived it. Available now.

DESERT DREAMS

At Coachella, anything can and will happen. Relive the headlines that nobody could stop talking about—from guest appearances to legendary fashions—and what to expect if you’re planning to experience it all yourself in an upcoming year. With 150+ iconic photographs and insights from music industry veterans, Coachella expert Katie Bain brings you a comprehensive guide to this groundbreaking festival phenomenon. Available now.