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Dave Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir Review

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An Autobiography of Megadeth Guitarist and Frontman Dave Mustaine

You definitely can't call this book boring. Lead singer and guitarist of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, has led a very interesting life. From starting out in the early days of Los Angeles in a band called Panic, to finding great success as being a founding member of metal giants Metallica, this book chronicles every interesting tidbit of Mustaine's life up until the release of Endgame by Megadeth. Go ahead, get the book! True Megadeth and thrash metal fans won't be disappointed by this Dave Mustaine autobiography (co penned by Joe Layden).

Dave Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir

The autobiography of Mustaine, by Joe Layden

Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir

Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir

by: Dave Mustaine, Joe Layden

Amazon Price: $12.38 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

"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."

Five Reasons You Should Own the Dave Mustaine Autobiography

(and why it makes a great gift for heavy metal fans)

  1. It's a look back into an era the captivating thrash metal scene, when and where it's roots began on the coast of California, in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

  2. The interesting life of Dave Mustaine is chronicled from his early pre-Metallica days to life (and drugs) on the road. The story of his upbringing is a sad one, but the end result, his music career, is truly inspirational.

  3. The legendary feud with Metallica is gone over, and answers the questions, "how did the breakup happen?" "did he ever give permission to use his songs?", and "was revenge on Metallica really his reason for starting Megadeth?"

  4. The book is truthful. There's nothing hidden, and leaves virtually no stone unturned. Every aspect of the singer/guitarist's career is covered.

  5. It's a memoir of a true guitar virtuoso. It's always interesting to read the story of how someone became famous, and Mustaine had an especially bumpy ride up to the top.
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The book encapsulates his entire career, from before his days in Panic, up until the Endgame album of 2009.

Dave Mustaine on Duck Dodgers

An animated version of Mustaine on this Looney Tunes show!

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Dave Mustaine News

The latest about Dave and Megadeth right now

Here's what the latest news sites are saying about Mustaine:
Dave Mustaine: It's Been 'Harder To Sing' Following Neck Surgery
According to Blabbermouth.net, last September, Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine underwent surgery for stenosis, a neck and spine condition that he says was caused by years of headbanging. Earlier this month, Artisan News spoke to Mustaine and asked him ...
Dave Mustaine Apologizes to James Hetfield for Megadeth / Metallica Supergroup ...
After Metallica frontman James Hetfield recently called Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine a 'big mouth' for publicly stating that he'd like to form a Metallica / Megadeth supergroup, Mustaine has now apologized to Hetfield, promising that he'll never ...
Mustaine Sorry About Metallica and Megadeth Supergroup Speculation (A Top Story)
On Tuesday Mustaine Sorry About Metallica and Megadeth Supergroup Speculation was a top story. Here is the recap: (Classic Rock) Dave Mustaine has apologized to James Hetfield for suggesting plans were being made for a Metallica-Megadeth supergroup.
Dave Mustaine, Supergroup: Megadeth Singer Apologizes to James Hetfield for ...
Last week, James Hetfield stated an opinion that's shared by plenty of people -- among them gays, Satanists and folks who think Barack Obama was born in America -- around the country: Dave Mustaine has a "big mouth." In particular, the Metallica ...
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  • missbat Sep 25, 2010 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    I was wondering when Mustaine would write his memoirs. I'll have to check it out!
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