Coffee Table Must-Have: Jorg Bruggemann's "Metalheads"

Photographer Jorg Bruggeman spent the last three years traveling between Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the United States photographing fans of heavy metal. In many of the resulting photographs it looks as if he also traveled back in time about  thirty years. After getting into the mosh pit at trashed clubs and outdoor festivals the world over since 2008, Bruggerman learned that...

"Heavy metal is a phenomenon. Although this musical genre is still ridiculed by many, it is currently more popular and successful around the world than at its supposed peak in the 1980s. Today, so-called metalheads can be found worldwide. No matter who they are or where they come from, they are united by heavy metal across borders, generations, genders, religions, and social classes."

His book, "Metalheads: The Global Brotherhood" will be released by Gestalten books later this month along with a CD samples from Nuclear Blast, the world's largest independent heavy metal label. If you happen to be in Berlin, stop by Gestalten for the launch party, featuring a live performance by Berlin's own black metal band, SUN WORSHIP. Later in the month and into April, Bruggerman will be giving artist talks about his experience on the road and screening related films, like the 1986 cult classic, Heavy Metal Parking Lot.

Hit the jump for more of Bruggemann's images and get prepped to adorn your coffee table with some killer mulletts.

-- Perrin Drumm