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Rust in peace, the inside story of the Megadeth masterpiece, Dave Mustaine with Joel Selvin

eng

contains biographical information

illustrationsplates

no index present

non fiction

Rust in peace

1135584185

Dave Mustaine with Joel Selvin

the inside story of the Megadeth masterpiece

"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 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."--Amazon.com

Castle Donington -- Back home -- Demo -- Drummers -- Getting straight -- Back to rehab -- Marty -- Rumbo -- Cutting guitars -- Axl calls -- The songs -- Getting back -- Rust on the road -- Hawaii -- Back home -- Clash in the USA -- Rust reunion -- Coda

Building the perfect beast, the creation of Megadeth's Rust in peace