The songs and story of this classic album with contributions by Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Todd Rundgren, Ellen Foley, and Karla DeVito. Since its release in 1977, Bat Out of Hell has gone on to sell an estimated 30 million copies and become one of the top five biggest-selling albums of all time. Released during the days of the disco boom and the advent of punk rock, Bat Out of Hell totally bucked those musical trends, yet as Meat Loaf recalls, the record is “more honest than 99% of all records released.” The remarkable story of Bat Out of Hell is told here by its leading contributors, together with others who helped in the construction of Bat Out of Hell’s “wall of sound.” Featuring archival footage, interviews, and live performances, this is the compelling story of the making of one of rock music’s finest hours, a truly classic album.
