FROM THE CAVE OF NOISE - WOJCIECH LIS

The book "From the Cave of Noise" by Wojciech Lis is a fascinating journey through the history of the Polish metal music scene. It is not only a monograph, but above all a detailed study of the mechanisms shaping new musical and cultural phenomena. An ideal gift for metal fans, but also for journalists, sociologists and cultural researchers who want to explore the phenomenon of musical underground.

• In-depth analysis of the Polish metal scene
• Detailed study of the mechanisms of music animation
• Rich source of knowledge for fans and cultural researchers
• Description of subcultural folklore: aesthetics, zines, concerts
• Crossing borders between spontaneous and institutional culture
• Unique photos from the Sthrashydło festival

Professor Mirosław Pęczak, a cultural scholar and publicist at Polityka, emphasizes that this book is a dense description of the phenomenon of musical underground along with all its subcultural folklore. Aesthetics, zines, behavior at concerts, specifics of music clubs, crossing the border between spontaneous and institutional culture all this will surely interest a wide audience.

Tomasz Ryłko, a press and radio journalist, notes that this is the most comprehensive account to date of the history of the formation of the Polish metal underground. The author managed to contact and interview most of the main animators of this scene, which resulted in an authentic and colorful picture seen through the prism of the impressions and memories of its creators and participants. The book is divided into 8 parts, which describe the time of the formation of the metal underground, the main ideas of its organizers, the most important official media promoting extreme music, the ways and directions of exchanging cassettes, records and zines, the most interesting events, the realities of the 80s and finally the role of Metal Mind Productions.

The book contains unique photos from the Sthrashydło festival in Ciechanów as well as a huge amount of flyers, newsletters, cassette covers, zines, article excerpts and writings. It is an unforgettable piece of our history, an exceptional publication and a must-read for every lover of extremes. Kagra Publishing took care of high editorial quality, presenting 317 pages in 262x212 mm format, in a paperback cover. The year of publication is 2024, which makes it a current and fresh look at the Polish metal scene.

"From the Cave of Noise" is not just a book about music, it is a story about passion, determination and the creation of culture in difficult times. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the phenomenon of Polish metal and its influence on shaping the identity of a generation. Immerse yourself in the cave of noise and discover the fascinating world of Polish metal music!