Love and Bruises
Lyrics and Stories, 1981-2004
by Dave Mustaine
256 pages· 2005· ISBN 9781860746345
About
Formerly a member of Metallica, Dave Mustaine went on to found Megadeth, one of the most influential metal acts of the last 25 years. Mustaine celebrates the 20th anniversary of Megadeth's debut album with Love and Bruises a comprehensive book that provides full lyrics to every Megadeth song. Known for his hard-hitting speed-metal riffs influenced by genres from rock, pop, and punk to rhythm and blues, Mustaine offers fans his insights into the creative process complemented by personal anecdotes. Readers find out the inspiration behind more than 100 songs written throughout Mustaine's career - from his early days in Panic and Metallica to this year's return to the limelight with Megadeth's comeback album, The System Has Failed. From classics like "Peace Sells" and "Wake Up Dead" to newer tracks like "Blackmail the Universe," Mustaine looks back over his entire career and offers readers the whole sordid story, song by song. Twisted, funny, and brutally honest, Love and Bruises is essential reading for metal fans everywhere.
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