Rust in Peace
The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece
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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.
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 listeners 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, of managing egos and extracurriculars during the album's ensuing success, and succumbing to the pressures of fame and fortune - 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, the lies fed to the band by the industry - and the lies they told each other-threatened to eat away at the band's bond like rust, devouring it until only the music survived.
Featuring a foreword by Slash
©2020 Dave Mustaine (P)2020 Hachette BooksCritic reviews
"You cannot discuss heavy metal without mentioning Dave Mustaine and Megadeth. I've known these guys since their beginning. We took them on their first national tour. This is one of the bands that sharpened the cutting edge of metal. This book tells the roller coaster story of their iconic album Rust in Peace and delves into their personal struggles to keep it all together while dealing with addiction. This struggle and eventual success is one of the things that make Dave Mustaine and Megadeth as a band so compelling. They went through it all and then some, and they came out the other end of it. It's one of the things we have in common. I am proud to have had a small hand in their sobriety during this period of their career. This book is a must read for metal fans. Herein lies their story - Glory, Destruction and Redemption." (Alice Cooper)
"Rust in Peace is an album that means so much to so many it's worthy of this book solely dedicated to it. And now I can't wait for the movie!" (Scott Ian of Anthrax)
"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." (Publisher's Weekly)
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- Rob E
- 06-10-20
Great Metal Memoir
Really good, full cast of Megadeth related people reading their own memories. Great insight into the making of a great record!
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- Grizzly
- 03-02-21
Part of my history
A really interesting insight to one of my favourite bands. I was at Donnington Monsters of Rock in 1988 and have enjoyed the band ever since. Some tragic events and sad moments, but I enjoyed hearing how the band changed and evolved throughout the years
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- Wesley Roskell
- 03-02-21
hello me it's me again
very interesting piece of metal history. I have to write 15 words so I'm guessing this will do.
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- Mr. J. Cole
- 11-09-20
Great insight into the world of metal
Im a big Megadeth fan. Have been since 1990. And even though being a fan I knew some of these events, it was still fascinating to hear how things came about.
Love the way the book leads in from the end of the So Far So Good tour cycle, the getting clean to how the Rust line up came about and the events after. It's a great balance and brings back a lot of memories for me of that period as I lived it as a fan.
Even if you're not a metal or Megadeth fan, the story of recording while getting sober is good enough alone. You could say this is as much a book about getting over addiction as much a book about one of the greatest records of all time.
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- GC
- 29-06-22
Illuminating
The first quarter / third of the book is the content within Mustane's autobiography (drug and relationship chaos). The detail on the writing and recording was new to me, about one of my favourite ever records. I saw them on that tour and play the songs in a UK Megadeth tribute Band. Great to have it all read by the people themselves!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-10-21
story behind one of the best thrash albums ever!!!
not often ill actually finish a book but this I loved hearing all about the the madness of the making of Rust In Piece especially by the legend himself Dave Mustaine.... Must hear for any Megadeth fan
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- Brett
- 12-01-21
Great last third.
Too laboured stating how addicted they were but the actual recording of the record but was good in the last third.
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- Jack Lyons
- 01-03-23
Must listen if you like Megadeth & metal music!!!
Highly recommend this book if you’re a metal fan or fan of Megadeth. Really well told & put together.
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- Elantris
- 15-10-23
For any thrash fan!
I've read a lot about/from Megadeth over the years, including Dave Mustaine's autobiography, but found new parts to the story and insights here. Finished the Audible over the course of a day - had to keep going back to it! Generally well-read and great to hear mainly original voices. Shame Marty wasn't reading his contributions, though, and Pam Mustaine...stilted and wooden reading with no emotion and quite a grating delivery. Excepting those minor gripes, the way the book is written comes across really well as audio. Recommended!
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- Jeff Green
- 10-08-23
Not a surprise.
I’m a big fan of Megadeth’s music. You can’t beat classic thrash metal.
The story behind Rust in Peace is interesting but you totally understand why musicians retention in MegaDave’s band is so low.
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