Murder In The Front Row: Shots From The Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter, by Harald Oimoen and Brian Lew will be published by Bazillion Points Books on 13 December 2011. Containing 400 color and black-and-white photographs by Brian Lew and Harald Oimoen, the 276-page hardcover book features personal accounts by both cameramen, as well as Ron Quintana of Metal Mania, Gary Holt of Exodus, Alex Skolnick of Testament and Robb Flynn of Machine Head.

"Murder In The Front Row captures the true essence of thrash metal in its embryonic stage. These photographs take me on a tour down memory lane, bringing back many laughs and prompting comments like: ‘I don’t remember that!’”—Dave Lombardo, SLAYER

“I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS BOOK!!!!”—Kirk Hammett, METALLICA

You can pre-order Murder In The Front Row at the Bazillion Points website.