Rust in Peace

The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece

Rust in Peace
Dave Mustaine, Joel Selvin
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h229 x 152mm - 208pg
30 Sep 2021 US
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9780306846045
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Rust in Peace details the making of Megadeth' s iconic record, Rust In Peace, which was released in 1990, at an incredible time of flux and creativity in the rock world. Relayed by the lead vocalist and guitarist songwriter of Megadeth himself, Dave Mustaine, the book covers the process of hiring the band and supporting cast, of trying to handle the ensuing success, and ultimately the pressure of fame and fortune-which caused the band to finally break-up. In short, it' s a true story of groundbreaking anti-pop that was moving toward the mainstream (or the mainstream that was moving toward the band), at a time of great cultural change, power, ego, drugs, and other vices that went hand-in-hand with Rock N' Roll, circa the late eighties-early nineties. Little did Mustaine know that the birth pangs of the record were nothing compared to the oncoming pain and torment that would surround it. Alcohol, drugs, sex, money, power, property, prestige, the lies the band was told by the industry--and the lies they told each other--were just beginning, and much like rust in real life, these factors would ultimately eat away at the band' s bond until only the music survived. Rust in Peace is a story of perseverance, of scraping off the rust off that builds over time on everything: ourselves, our relationships, pop culture, art, and music.
"Rust in Peace is an album that means so much to so many it' s worthy of this book solely dedicated to it. And now I can' t wait for the movie!"--Scott Ian of Anthrax "Rust in Peace is probably the greatest Megadeth recording ever. Great line up, great songs and great sound. I admire Dave' s style to this day. He really plays his ass off on this!!"--Kerry King of Slayer "An amazing and frank look into the behind the scenes of the making of one of the greatest albums in heavy metal history. "--Brian Slagel, Chairman/CEO, Metal Blade Records "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dave Mustaine. Dave' s always stayed true to himself and has never been interested in chasing musical trends. If you ask me that' s been the key to Megadeth' s success and longevity in this business. "--Ozzy Osbourne "The drug-fueled mayhem, the riots, the riffs. The triumphs and the tragedies, no holds barred. I already considered myself a knowledgeable Megadeth aficionado, but I could not put this book down! I thoroughly enjoyed taking the trip with ' Deth on a journey that, against all odds, leads us up to the rebirth of the band and one of the true masterpieces of the Thrash Metal genre. "--Michael Amott of Arch Enemy "You cannot discuss heavy metal without mentioning Dave Mustaine and Megadeth. I' ve known these guys since their beginning. We took them on their first national tour. This is one of the bands that sharpened the cutting edge of metal. This book tells the roller coaster story of their iconic album Rust in Peace and delves into their personal struggles to keep it all together while dealing with addiction. This struggle and eventual success is one of the things that make Dave Mustaine and Megadeth as a band so compelling. They went through it all and then some, and they came out the other end of it. It' s one of the things we have in common. I am proud to have had a small hand in their sobriety during this period of their career. This book is a must read for metal fans. Herein lies their story-Glory, Destruction and Redemption. "--Alice Cooper
Dave Mustaine is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has been performing for close to four decades. He first rose to fame as the original lead guitarist of Metallica, but left the band in the mid 1980s. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American heavy metal band, Megadeth. Joel Selvin is an award-winning journalist who has covered pop music for the San Francisco Chronicle since 1970. Selvin is the author of the bestselling Summer of Love and the coauthor, with Sammy Hagar, of the #1 New York Times bestseller Red, among many others. Selvin lives in San Francisco, California.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780306846045
Published: 30 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher: Hachette Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 208

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