{"product_id":"mustaine-a-heavy-metal-memoir-9780061714405","title":"Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir - Dave Mustaine's Unvarnished Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounding member, singer, and lead guitarist of Metallica and Megadeath shares the ultimate, unvarnished story behind his involvement in the rise of two of the world's most influential heavy metal bands in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Metallica's Firing to Megadeth's Rise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDave 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. From his soul-crushing professional and artistic setbacks to his battle with addiction, Mustaine has hit rock bottom on multiple occasions. April 1983 was his lowest point, when he was unceremoniously fired from Metallica for his hard-partying ways. But, what seemed to be the end of it all was just the beginning for the guitarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter parting ways with Metallica, Mustaine went on to become the front man, singer, songwriter, guitarist (and de facto CEO) for Megadeath--one of the most successful metal bands in the world. A pioneer of the thrash metal movement, Megadeath rose to international fame in the 1980s, and has gone on to earn seven consecutive Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the Thrash Metal World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this outrageously candid memoir, one of heavy metal's most iconic figures gives an insider's look into the loud and sordid world of thrash metal--sex, drugs, and rock n' roll included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDave Mustaine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave 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 \u003cem\u003eKilling Is My Business . . . and Business Is Good\u003c\/em\u003e to the most recent \u003cem\u003eEndgame\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoe Layden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Joe Layden has written more than thirty books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Last Great Fight\u003c\/em\u003e, which was named one of the best sports books of 2007 by \u003cem\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e and the American Library Association. He is also the co-author of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers \u003cem\u003eThere and Back Again\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Rock Says\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in upstate New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680518672658,"sku":"9780061714405","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f5e1855e-89c3-4668-9986-3dc27999fd37.jpg?v=1734920550","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mustaine-a-heavy-metal-memoir-9780061714405","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}