Streams of Ancient Wisdom: The History of Dutch Death and Extreme Metal

Streams of Ancient Wisdom tells the fascinating story of the Dutch extreme metal scene during its most seminal years. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs and artwork, much of it previously unpublished, this book features over 100 interviews with Dutch bands, from well-known names like ASPHYX, PESTILENCE, THE GATHERING, THANATOS, GOD DETHRONED, SINISTER and GOREFEST, to underground (and underrated) heroes such as SEMPITERNAL DEATHREIGN, DELIRIUM, CASTLE, SILENXCE, INQUISITOR, PHLEBOTOMIZED and DEAD END.

Furthermore, it digs deep into the metal culture of the country, exploring the important magazines, record companies, radio shows, recording studios and venues, not to mention Dynamo Open Air, one of the most important metal festivals in metal history. Meanwhile, members of international metal bands (including PARADISE LOST, MY DYING BRIDE, CARCASS, REVENANT, MESSIAH, IMMOLATION, VADER, ENSLAVED, MASTER, EMPEROR and more) also share their memories of the Dutch scene and the impact it had upon them.