Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir - Hardcover

Mustaine, Dave; Layden, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061714372 ISBN 13: 9780061714375

Publisher: It Books, 2010

Synopsis

The fall and rise of a heavy metal icon

Dave Mustaine is the first to admit that he's bottomed out a few times in his dark and twisted speed metal version of a Dickensian life.

Impoverished, transient childhood? Check.

Abusive, alcoholic parent? Check.

Mind-fucking religious weirdness (in his case the extremes of the Jehovah's Witnesses and Satanism)? Check.

Alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness? Check, check, check.

Soul-crushing professional and artistic setbacks? Check.

Rehab? Check (seventeen times, give or take).

Near-death experience? Check that one, too.

James Hetfield, with whom many years ago Mustaine founded a band known as Metallica, once observed, with some incredulity, that Mustaine must have been born with a horseshoe up his ass. That's how lucky he's been, how fortunate he is to be pulling breath after so many close calls. And Hetfield is right. Mustaine has been lucky. He has been blessed. But here's the thing about having a horseshoe lodged in your rectum: It also hurts like hell. And you never forget it's there.

Mustaine has battled through it all to achieve dizzying heights. From the early, heady days of Metallica, being unceremoniously let go only to become a world-famous rock star—founder, front man, singer, songwriter, and guitarist (and de facto CEO) for Megadeth, one of the most popular bands in heavy metal—Mustaine's is a story that will inspire, stun, and terrify.

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Review:

"Remorseless."--Rolling Stone

"Dave Mustaine's memoir is the narrative of a struggling, hard-won music career. It is also a story of survival, redemption and faith... Transcending simple religion and music, Mustaine's Heavy Metal Memoir will leave you moved and inspired."--Globe and Mail (Toronto)

"[MUSTAINE] is more tenacious, more introspective, and ultimately more relevant than you'd expect."--CHARTattack.com

"One hell of a story"--Crawdaddy

"(Mustaine's) memoir is honest, certainly - and not without that trademark bite - but there is also considerable maturity in his words."--The Quietus

"Entirely awesome."--Washington Post

"A frank and detailed account of the life and times of the infamous vocalist/guitarist/song writer...Mustaine's account of Megadeth's early years is told with humor and with real honesty... A riveting read."--blistering.com

"A fascinating and sometimes eye-opening look at Mustaine the man as well as Mustaine the rock star... A must read for Megadeth fans, and highly recommended for metal fans in general."--About.com

"A must-have for all fans and haters alike"--Metal-army.com

Entirely awesome. --Washington Post"

About the Author:

Dave Mustaine, widely regarded as the "founding father" of Thrash Metal, almost singlehandedly created the enduring multiplatinum style that launched both Megadeth and Metallica into the public's consciousness. From 1985's Killing Is My Business . . . and Business Is Good to the most recent Endgame, with more than twelve album releases with Megadeth, Mustaine has left a legacy of music that has been described as everything from "poignant" to "insightful" to "angry" to "ironic." Megadeth earned eight Grammy nominations and six platinum certifications. Mustaine lives in San Diego County, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: It Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061714372
• ISBN 13: 9780061714375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344