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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Megadeth fans should read thisBy Jeff C*If you are a fan of Megadeth this is an eye opening "tell all" book that you should read. It basically affirms the sex. drugs. and rock-n-roll life style of mega rock stars. and in the process gives us a peek into the psyche of Dave Mustaine at various points in his career.My only criticism of the book is not about what was written. but about what I wish was written. I was hoping there would be more space in the book devoted to the creative process Dave Mustaine has used to write the amazing catalog of Megadeth music. but unfortunately there is only a tiny fraction of the book devoted to this topic.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Book! Although I cant say Ive listened to ...By GlennGreat Book! Although I cant say Ive listened to any of their music since I prefer a little milder type. I figured it would at a minimum be an interesting read. I couldnt be happier I gave it a shot. Its definitely worth the read and I enjoyed it very much. He explains everything and as Ive read in all the other rockn roll memoirs. the lifestyle can be rough and not as exciting as I always imagined. The life on the road. the excess....Its just hard to do as you get older. I recommend this read. it was very good and extremely well written. Hes a very smart person. Since this band went thru so many changes. and the fights over musical direction. money. rights. etc......I think Dave should have just named the band "Mustaine" from the onset. That would have solved everything over the years (Guessing). I gave it 5 stars. hes extremely funny and has certainly seen more than most people.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A compelling personal story that grips you for the entirety of the crazy ride. but leaves you satisfied!By Silent RingleaderIf you are interested in first hand accounts of the rock and roll lifestyle. stories of personal growth and victory. humorous anecdotes. or all of the above. this book wont disappoint!Dave Mustaine is someone Ive admired for a long. time - about 20 years. And just like everything else changes in life. my reasons for admiring him changed and grew as he changed and grew. As a teenager. I latched on to the intensity and energy of Rust In Peace and I never let go of my admiration for Mustaine. Through changes in musical direction and band members. frequent drug relapses. an ongoing feud with another band I like (Metallica). etc.. I continued to follow. and support (by purchasing CDs and concert tickets) Dave Mustaine and Megadeth. You could say I was a loyal fan. Dedicated in my support. Perhaps even tenacious. And tenacity is one big reason why I admire Dave Mustaine so much. He has accumulated a lifetime of reasons to give up. spiral into an empty. bitter life or simply be dead already. But hes not. Hes still here and this is his personal story of second chances. third chances. strife. success and redemption.Being a fan of Megadeth. I was at least generally familiar with Mustaines history; so I guess not much of the book surprised me. If you want to paint with very broad brush strokes. you sum up his life story as not dissimilar from many other rock stars. Sex. drugs. and rock and roll - right? But throughout the book. you get this feeling that all the sensational and sometimes caricature-like anecdotes are being shared by someone who is in a better place now - someone who is wise only in the way that *he* can be. because he has learned from the experiences that only *he* has lived. Mustaines story is a personal story that you can relate to. Even if youve never played a guitar or smoked heroin.I had the opportunity to meet him briefly in 2001 and again for a little bit longer while in the studio in 2003. When he sat down next to me and asked me "so whats up?" All I could think to myself was "whats up is your Dave Frickin Mustaine and Im a nervous fan whos more starstruck than I thought I would be in this situation". But I wasnt just starstruck by my admiration for his musical ability. nor his music business savvy. nor the fact that he seemed to have a great. healthy family. nor even exclusively his tenacity. It was the fact that this guy was simultaneously a success and a failure - he knows what it is like to be truly human. He had often been a bad example as a person who wasnt the easiest to get along with. yet he has in him this inherent good side. a humble side - a vulnerable side. even. that is very refreshing. Considering I cant relate to probably 95% of Mustaines life experiences. I feel that he is still a completely 100% relatable guy. To me. this autobiography reaffirms my conviction in our shared humanity and reaffirms my faith in God.
