The founder of Megadeth and former Metallica guitarist, Dave Mustaine, narrates a unique story from his life in the world of rock music. This extraordinary narrative, full of his personal experiences, is also an inside look at two of the most influential heavy metal bands worldwide.

For the first time, Dave Mustaine reveals the story of the two greatest metal bands in history, a narrative that has never been told from within. Metallica, pioneers of thrash metal, skyrocketed their fame in the '80s, selling over 90 million records worldwide, making them the most successful band in their category. Megadeth, the second most successful thrash metal band, has sold over 20 million records worldwide, including six consecutive platinum albums.

Despite their enormous success, Dave and Metallica have a tense history. In April 1983, due to alcoholism and personality clashes with founders Hetfield and Ulrich, Dave was fired from the band, abandoned at a bus station in Rochester, New York, with only a ticket back to Los Angeles. How did such an abrupt departure arise? How did he manage to rise again, regain his dignity, and send another band to the heights of rock glory? It's time to set the record straight.

From the early, wild days of Metallica to his split from the band, and to his glorious journey with Megadeth, Dave has seen and experienced life's extreme situations. This honest, shocking, and direct autobiographical book tells it all.

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm