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1
Master modern metal guitar techniques with Matt Heafy.
Develop precision picking and powerful rhythmic skills.
Create heavy, melodic riffs with professional-level techniques.
Learn to play iconic Trivium songs and riffs.
Includes free audio tracks for guided practice.
Transform your technique and unleash your potential.
Price Range: $19.99
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Deeply personal memoir by Gary Holt.
Explores the Thrash Metal scene's origins.
Candid account of struggles and triumphs.
Insights from a legendary metal guitarist.
Journey through addiction and recovery.
Highlights Exodus' critical recognition and challenges.
Redemption from rock 'n' roll excess.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Personal memoir of guitarist Gary Holt.
Explores the Thrash Metal scene's origins.
Chronicles Exodus' struggles and triumphs.
Insight into heavy metal's evolution.
Details battles with addiction and recovery.
Offers a unique storytelling perspective.
Highlights the importance of redemption.
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Price Range: $27.90
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Insightful memoir by D. Randall Blythe.
Explores self-development and mental balance.
Offers hope during chaotic times.
Combines humor with hard-edged reality.
Reflects on childhood and personal growth.
Shares lessons from touring the world.
Encourages readers to find their balance.
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Price Range: $17.05
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Celebrates 50 years of Iron Maiden's legacy.
Features commentary from current and past band members.
Includes never-before-seen photography from archives.
Chronicles evolution of heavy metal's iconic band.
Showcases iconic album artworks and stage props.
Contains handwritten lyrics and unique artefacts.
Foreword by founder Steve Harris, afterword by Bruce Dickinson.
Price Range: $58.50
6
Cookbook by Vinnie Paul, music legend.
Shares his favorite recipes and anecdotes.
Honors Cooking Hostile tradition.
Perfect for food and music lovers.
Inspires creativity in the kitchen.
Includes mouthwatering dishes and stories.
Get ready to rock your cooking!
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Price Range: $25.62
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Exhilarating memoir by Serj Tankian, musician and activist.
Explores immigrant experience and American Dream challenges.
Details System Of A Down's rise to fame.
Combines metal, Armenian folk, and socio-political themes.
Shares personal stories of struggle and spiritual awakening.
Delivers thought-provoking insights on music and activism.
An unforgettable journey for fans and newcomers alike.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Instant New York Times bestseller.
Insightful memoir by Serj Tankian.
Explores music, art, and activism.
Details System of a Down's unique journey.
Highlights Armenian heritage and immigrant experience.
Engaging storytelling with heartfelt prose.
A must-read for rock and metal fans.
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Price Range: $19.70
9
Inspiring memoir of rock legend Nikki Sixx.
Chronicles journey from Frank Feranna to Nikki Sixx.
Details struggles and triumphs in the music industry.
Explores themes of identity and resilience.
Offers a roadmap to achieving your dreams.
Includes PDF with audio purchase for convenience.
Captivating true story of passion and hard work.
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Price Range: $12.96
10
Brian Johnson's journey from small-town boy to rock star.
Replaced Bon Scott as AC/DC's lead singer.
Recorded the iconic album, Back in Black.
Back in Black sold 50 million copies worldwide.
Declared best-selling hard rock album ever made.
Insights into a life of music and passion.
A must-read for rock music enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $7.99
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Behind-the-scenes look at Black Sabbath's formation.
Geezer Butler's candid memoir of heavy metal history.
Explores childhood and influences on songwriting.
Dramatic tales of touring and lineup changes.
Unique perspective on religion and class struggles.
Reveals the softer side of a metal legend.
A must-read for rock music enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $7.99
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Engaging memoir by legendary musician Steve Lukather.
Reveals secrets behind Toto's iconic sound.
Explores collaborations with music legends like Michael Jackson.
Humorous anecdotes from a storied music career.
Insight into the music industry's creative processes.
Addresses the dark side of fame and stardom.
Includes PDF companion with additional content.
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Price Range: $21.83
13
Best-selling autobiography of Marilyn Manson.
Dark, funny, controversial rock memoir.
Written with acclaimed author Neil Strauss.
Bonus chapter exclusive to this edition.
Journey from schoolboy to music superstar.
Behind-the-scenes access to rock star life.
Provocative insights into celebrity culture.
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Price Range: $19.68
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Explore 1980s hard rock and hair metal history.
Exclusive docuseries now streaming on Paramount+.
Over 200 interviews with iconic rock musicians.
Captures the era's energy and excess vividly.
Includes foreword by Corey Taylor of Slipknot.
A definitive oral history from industry insiders.
Relive the wildest party in rock history.
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Price Range: $13.59
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Groundbreaking oral history of Eddie Van Halen.
Composed of 50+ hours of intimate interviews.
Insights from family, friends, and colleagues.
Explores Eddie's struggles and triumphs in music.
Reveals his innovative guitar techniques and inventions.
Definitive account of rock's most influential guitarist.
Captivating narrative for fans old and new.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Autobiography of legendary metal icon Rob Halford.
Explores five decades of heavy metal history.
Journey from hardship to musical superstardom.
Includes tales of addiction and redemption.
Features encounters with cultural icons and celebrities.
Celebrates the power and fire of heavy metal.
Self-deprecating humor throughout the memoir.
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Price Range: $21.83
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Personal memoir by metal guitarist Gary Holt.
Explores the rise of the Thrash Metal scene.
Insights on Exodus and iconic metal peers.
Details struggles with addiction and bad decisions.
A journey of redemption and career resurrection.
Thrilling storytelling from decades of rock history.
Proves redemption is possible in heavy metal.
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Price Range: $15.99
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Candid memoir by Black Sabbath’s founding bassist.
Explores the band's journey from Birmingham roots.
Details struggles and lineup changes over the years.
Reveals Geezer Butler's personal and artistic evolution.
Highlights influential heavy metal themes and lyrics.
Features notable encounters with rock legends.
Original, dramatic storytelling with surprising insights.
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Price Range: $1.99
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Candid memoir by Black Sabbath's founding bassist.
Covers band's evolution and notable lineup changes.
Explores childhood and early influences in Birmingham.
Details the formation of heavy metal genre.
Includes anecdotes about iconic rock legends.
Reveals personal struggles and artistic themes.
Offers unique perspective on a legendary band.
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Price Range: $15.99
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In-depth exploration of Metallica's complete song catalog.
Chronicles their journey from demo to stardom.
Over 500 pages of detailed analysis and insights.
Includes stunning photography of the band and concerts.
Unveils inspirations behind lyrics and melodies.
Features stories about producers and recording processes.
A must-have for every Metallica fan and collector.
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Price Range: $1.99
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Corey Taylor's candid exploration of sin.
Personal stories from a rock legend's life.
Challenges the definition of "good" and "bad".
Insights into fame and its consequences.
Reflects on humanity's relationship with sin.
Engaging narrative for music fans and thinkers.
Invites readers to rethink morality and choices.
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Price Range: $12.78
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Honest memoir by Randy Blythe, Lamb of God vocalist.
Guides readers through personal self-development journey.
Offers hope and positivity in difficult times.
Mix of sobriety, art, and surfing insights.
Childhood reflections and lessons from touring life.
Encourages maintaining balance amidst chaos.
Timeless wisdom with humor and sharp wit.
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Price Range: $24.49
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Authentic guitar tab for Metallica’s legendary album.
Master complex riffs and solos with ease.
Includes standard notation and chord diagrams.
Perfect for fans and aspiring guitarists alike.
Accurate transcriptions for maximum playing precision.
Expertly arranged to match original recordings.
Includes nine classic Metallica tracks for practice.
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Price Range: $19.60
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Fast-paced, humorous memoir from Scott Ian.
Reveals the truth behind Anthrax's journey.
Insightful look at metal's entertaining side.
Includes hilarious anecdotes and candid reflections.
Explores rock star life with authenticity.
Engaging narrative suitable for all readers.
Celebrates over thirty years of Anthrax history.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Detailed biography of Alice in Chains' journey.
Explores grunge's emergence and band's influence.
Covers local Seattle music scene in the 1980s.
Insights on Layne Staley’s charismatic presence.
Discusses struggles with addiction and tragic losses.
Highlights Jerry Cantrell's solo career evolution.
Examines revival with singer William DuVall.
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Price Range: $21.83
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Gripping memoir by Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall Blythe
Details his arrest and trial in the Czech Republic
Explores the death of a concertgoer linked to Blythe
Describes harsh conditions of Pankrác Prison
Offers insights into struggle with alcoholism
Combines tragedy, humor, and personal redemption
A unique rock 'n' roll survival story
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Price Range: $15.61
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In-depth exploration of Metallica's entire discography.
Over 500 pages of detailed song analysis.
Features stunning photography throughout the book.
Covers inspirations behind lyrics and melodies.
Includes insights on recording processes and producers.
A must-have for every Metallica enthusiast.
Chronicles Metallica's journey from underground to superstardom.
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Price Range: $44.02
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Definitive history of death metal and grindcore.
Expanded edition with 100 additional pages.
Three new chapters for deeper insights.
Features 50 additional exclusive interviews.
Includes a 16-page color insert.
New cover art by Dan Seagrave.
Forewords by John Peel and Scott Carlson.
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Price Range: $24.46
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Complete autobiography of Varg Vikernes.
Covers his black metal journey and influence.
Insights into childhood experiences and struggles.
Details about his prison life and reflections.
Exploration of Burzum and its significance.
Survival story showcasing resilience and determination.
A must-read for fans and history enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $29.99
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Inside story of hit albums from the 70s and 80s.
Authored by renowned A&R man Tom Werman.
Discovered iconic bands like KISS and Rush.
Oversaw landmark albums with gold and platinum sales.
Insights into recording processes and production values.
Engaging account for rock and metal enthusiasts.
Transitioned from producer to award-winning innkeeper.
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Price Range: $15.04
