According to the MEGADETH camp, Eddie Trunk - the host of VH1 Classic's hit television program That Metal Show - will be signing copies of his book, Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock And Heavy Metal, at the Zia Records booth throughout the day at the Big Four show in Indio, California on April 23rd. For details go to EddieTrunk.com.

Abrams Image released metal guru Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock And Heavy Metal, a new 240 page book featuring 150 color photos, on April 1st. PiercingMetal.com attended the official release party at the Hard Rock Cafe at Times Square in New York City. An excerpt from Ken Pierce's recap is available below.

"For many years the general public has known Eddie from his radio shows both satellite and terrestrial and then as the main man on the VH1 Classic hit program That Metal Show. Now he can add author to his listing of accomplishments. The affair was not open to the general public but some of the shows fans were given the opportunity to win a spot in the room and also to receive a copy of the book to take home with them after it was all done."

Click here for more, including photos featuring Trunk, ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, TWISTED SISTER's Eddie Ojeda, and GUNS N' ROSES' Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

A description of Trunk's book reads:

Known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, Eddie Trunk continues to entertain fans on the radio and as the host of VH1 Classic's hit television program That Metal Show with his passion for music. In his debut book, Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique personal experiences with them, his favorite "Stump the Trunk" anecdotes and trivia, as well as his favorite playlists.

Whether you're a classic METALLICA or MEGADETH metalhead or prefer the hair metal of old-school BON JOVI or POISON, Eddie Trunk's Hard Rock and Heavy Metal salutes all who are ready to rock!

The new book also features a foreword from JUDAS PRIEST frontman ROB HALFORD. Check out a trailer below: