Hardcover and full-colour ENGLISH edition, including numerous photos, with some previously unpublished.

The English-language edition of the unofficial but definitive biography of one of the most influential metal bands of all time - BATHORY. Written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, and published by Pagan, this comprehensive tome delves into the band's illustrious career, offering an uncensored and meticulously researched account of their groundbreaking music and enduring legacy.

Originally published in Spanish, “From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” has been translated into English, making this essential work accessible to a wider audience. With 156 vibrant pages packed with rare photographs, illustrations, and reproductions, the book chronicles Bathory's journey from their early black metal roots to their Viking metal mastery, painting a vivid portrait of a band that defied categorisation and shaped the very sound of black and extreme metal.

“From Hades to Valhalla… BATHORY - The Epic Story” goes beyond mere biography, offering a deep analysis of Bathory's music and its impact on the metal scene. Cano Barron draws upon his extensive knowledge and insider access to provide insights into the creative genius of Bathory's enigmatic leader, Quorthon.