Rust in peace The inside story of the Megadeth masterpiece

Dave Mustaine

Book - 2020

"Rust in Peace details the making of Megadeth's iconic record, which was released in 1990, at an incredible time of flux and creativity in the rock world. Relayed by the lead vocalist and guitarist 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 nine...ties. 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." --Amazon.com.

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Genres
Autobiographies
Biographies
Published
New York : Hachette Books 2020.
Language
English
Main Author
Dave Mustaine (author)
Other Authors
Joel Selvin (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xiv, 191 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9780306846021
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Mustaine (Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir), frontman of the heavy metal band Megadeth, delivers a detailed, off-the-wall oral history of the creation of 1990's Rust in Peace, the band's most popular and critically acclaimed album. As recording began on the album, Mustaine and bass player David "Junior" Ellefson were struggling with heroin addiction. Amid clashing personalities, upheaval in the band (the previous guitarist and drummer were replaced with Marty Friedman and Nick Menza, respectively), and their spiraling addictions, Mustaine says, "Something beautiful, something lasting came out of all that madness and catastrophe." Working with rock critic Selvin, Mustaine, along with Ellefson and the rest of the band, as well as former managers, band members, friends, and enemies, reveal memorable moments, including Mustaine's awestruck reaction to seeing Friedman play guitar for the first time ("the world stopped"), drug-addled video shoots, and a touching display of vulnerability when Mustaine discusses the current rift between himself and Ellefson ("I know life goes on"). With a foreword by Guns n' Roses' guitarist Slash, and a who's-who of music industry participants, this rollicking history is a no-brainer for metal fans. (Sept.)

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