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No-holds-barred oral history of Lollapalooza festival.
Includes insights from musicians and industry insiders.
Features interviews with iconic 1990s alt-rock artists.
Chronicles festival's impact on music and culture.
Explores diverse genres under one big tent.
Nostalgic look at 1990s music and alternative mindset.
Documented shocking first-person accounts of festival experiences.
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Price Range: $27.00
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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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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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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
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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
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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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Unique coming-of-age metal story in Nashville.
Explores heavy metal dreams in a country music city.
Written by a seasoned guitar player and audio expert.
Captures struggles of growing up in a musical family.
Features colorful language; recommended for ages 18+.
Highlights the music scene of the '70s and '80s.
Part of an exciting series with more to come.
Price Range: $14.99
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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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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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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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Captivating history of Georgia's traveling circus.
Vivid storytelling brings performances to life.
Delve into circus secrets and behind-the-scenes tales.
Featuring interviews with key circus performers.
Explore the evolution of circus acts and techniques.
Celebrate the rich culture of traveling circuses.
A must-read for circus enthusiasts and fans.
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Price Range: $13.62
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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
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Comprehensive biography of Stanley Kubrick's life.
Access to Kubrick's archives and private papers.
New interviews with family and colleagues included.
Investigates films made and those never realized.
Challenges myths about Kubrick's enigmatic persona.
In-depth portrait of a groundbreaking filmmaker.
Essential reading for film enthusiasts and scholars.
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Price Range: $20.80
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Gritty memoir by Lamb of God’s lead guitarist.
Explores addiction, recovery, and personal tragedy.
Shares moments of triumph alongside deep despair.
Highlights relationships with bandmates and fans.
Reflects on self-doubt and anxiety struggles.
Experience of spiritual awakening and gratitude.
A must-read for heavy metal enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Best-selling autobiography of Marilyn Manson.
Exclusive bonus chapter not found in hardcover.
Journey from Christian schoolboy to rock icon.
Candid memoir filled with shocking experiences.
Illustrated with exclusive photographs throughout the book.
Behind-the-scenes look at Dead to the World tour.
Captivating account of fame and personal struggles.
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Price Range: $18.59
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Explore Hideo Kojima's creative inspirations.
Collection of essays by a video game legend.
Delve into movies, music, and books that influenced him.
Gain exclusive insights into Kojima Productions.
Discover the stories behind iconic video games.
A must-read for pop culture enthusiasts.
Uncover the mind of a storytelling master.
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Price Range: $19.63
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Definitive oral history of '80s hard rock.
Includes over 200 interviews with rock legends.
Foreword by Corey Taylor of Slipknot.
Captures music's energy and excess during the era.
Explores hedonistic escapism and creativity of the decade.
Uncensored stories from musicians and industry insiders.
Celebrates iconic anthems and cultural impact of hair metal.
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Price Range: $21.65
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Chronicles Tony Iommi's incredible life journey.
Explores Black Sabbath's impact on heavy metal.
Details Iommi's childhood and personal struggles.
Shares stories about addiction and recovery.
Highlights friendships with legendary musicians and icons.
Reveals the band's wild lifestyle and challenges.
Captivating insights into rock music history.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $21.83