What does Jersey Metal Volume One cover?

Volume One covers 1969 to 1986 — the rise of New Jersey's heavy metal scene, including cover bands that became worldwide acts, local originals, venues, radio stations, record stores and the Jersey Shore.

Who wrote Jersey Metal?

Jersey Metal is co-authored by photographer Frank White and metal vocalist Alan Tecchio (Hades, Non Fiction, Watchtower, Seven Witches).

Is a signed copy available?

Yes — signed hardcover copies are available on request when ordering from jerseymetalbook.com.

Is there a Volume Two?

Yes. Volume Two, covering 1987–2004, is in production along with a Jersey Metal documentary.

Volume One · 1969—1986

Jersey
Metal.

A history of the Garden State's heavy metal scene — told through the photographs, ads, interviews and bios of the people who lived it. By Frank White & Alan Tecchio.

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1969: Where it began
300+: Photos & ads
Vol. 2: Coming soon

Hades ✦Whiplash ✦Overkill ✦TT Quick ✦Skid Row ✦Cinderella ✦Bon Jovi ✦Anthrax ✦Hades ✦Whiplash ✦Overkill ✦TT Quick ✦Skid Row ✦Cinderella ✦Bon Jovi ✦Anthrax ✦Hades ✦Whiplash ✦Overkill ✦TT Quick ✦Skid Row ✦Cinderella ✦Bon Jovi ✦Anthrax ✦

About the Book

The early years of NJ heavy metal, in print.

Frank White and Alan Tecchio team up to offer a unique, autobiographical perspective on NJ's heavy metal history through photos, ads, interviews and band bios.

Volume One covers 1969 to 1986 — when cover bands rose into worldwide acts, when local originals carved out a scene, and when the venues, radio stations, record stores and the Jersey Shore all fueled one of the wildest metal cultures in the country.

Edition

Revised, Vol. 1

Era

1969 — 1986

Format

Hardcover

Signed copies

On request

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Our Story

Two Jersey lifers who lived the scene they're writing about.

Alan Tecchio

Vocalist · Co-Author

Metal singer since the early '80s with Hades, Non Fiction, Watchtower, Seven Witches, and more recently Mike LePond's Silent Assassins. Writer, columnist and graphic designer for nearly 30 years.

Frank White

Photographer · Co-Author

Music photographer for 47 years. Founded the Frank White Photo Agency in 1986. His shots have run in magazines, on record sleeves, in music TV, on DVDs and inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Photos

On the road, in the scene.

Alan Tecchio & Frank White promoting Jersey Metal Volume One — interviews, signings, shows, and the people who built the Garden State's metal history.