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 readers 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
