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Rust in Peace

The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece
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Rust in Peace by Dave Mustaine and Joel Selvin delves into the behind-the-scenes story of Megadeth’s landmark album. It captures the creative processes, personal challenges, and musical breakthroughs encountered by Mustaine and his bandmates during its production. This memoir offers a vivid glimpse into the heavy metal scene and the band's journey during a pivotal era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of rock music or interested in behind-the-scenes stories of legendary bands. It offers an insider's look into the creation of an iconic album with insights and anecdotes from the journey of a renowned musician.

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Rust in Peace

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Megadeth's iconic record, Rust in Peace, from the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.

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When Rust in Peace was released in 1990, the future of Megadeth was uncertain. Fresh off their performance at the record-breaking Monsters of Rock festival, and with knockout new albums from Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica dominating the charts, the pressure to produce a standout statement record was higher than ever.

In Rust in Peace: The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Dave Mustaine, gives readers a never-before-seen glimpse into the artistry and insanity that went into making the band's most iconic record. He recounts the arduous task of hiring the band and supporting cast, managing egos and extracurriculars during the album's ensuing success, and succumbing to the pressures of fame and fortuneβ€”which eventually forced the band to break up.

And yet, Megadeth's demise was just the beginning; the birth pangs of the record were nothing compared to what came next. Alcohol, drugs, sex, money, power, property, prestige, and the lies fed to the band by the industryβ€”and the lies they told each otherβ€”threatened to eat away at the band's bond like rust, devouring it until only the music survived.

Featuring a foreword by Slash

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The book offers a candid and compelling look into the making of Megadeth's iconic album, Rust in Peace. It provides a detailed behind-the-scenes account that explores personal and professional struggles, addiction battles, and the band's ultimate triumph. With praise from notable musicians and industry insiders, it's described as a must-read for metal fans, offering a deep dive into a pivotal moment in heavy metal history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780306846045

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Illustration: 1 16-pg b&w insert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 208

About the Author

DAVE MUSTAINE is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has been performing for close to four decades. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American heavy metal band Megadeth. His memoir, Mustaine, was a New York Times bestseller. He lives in Nashville.

JOEL SELVIN (coauthor) has covered pop music for the San Francisco Chronicle since 1970. He is the author of Fare Thee Well, Altamont, and coauthor of Sammy Hagar's bestseller Red, among many more. He lives in San Francisco.

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