I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax
Oct 2014 · Hachette+ORM
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"Quick, entertaining . . . often laugh-out-loud funny . . . a clear-eyed, ground-level view of the harder edge of metal that Anthrax helped pioneer." —San Antonio Express-News
I'm the Man is the fast-paced, humorous, and revealing memoir from the man who co-founded Anthrax, the band that proved to the masses that brutality and fun didn't have to be mutually exclusive. Through various lineup shifts, label snafus, rock 'n' roll mayhem, and unforeseen circumstances galore, Scott Ian has approached life and music with a smile, viewing the band with deadly seriousness while recognizing the ridiculousness of the entertainment industry. Always performing with abundant energy that revealed his passion for his craft, Ian has never let the gravity of being a rock star go to his shaven, goateed head.
I'm the Man is the fast-paced, humorous, and revealing memoir from the man who co-founded Anthrax, the band that proved to the masses that brutality and fun didn't have to be mutually exclusive. Through various lineup shifts, label snafus, rock 'n' roll mayhem, and unforeseen circumstances galore, Scott Ian has approached life and music with a smile, viewing the band with deadly seriousness while recognizing the ridiculousness of the entertainment industry. Always performing with abundant energy that revealed his passion for his craft, Ian has never let the gravity of being a rock star go to his shaven, goateed head.
I'm the Man is a blistering hard rock memoir, one that is astonishing in its candor and deftly told by the man who's kept the institution of Anthrax alive for more than thirty years.
"Jabby, gabby, and metal-obsessed . . . exhilarating." — The New York Times
"Scott writes with real honesty. I'm the Man stands up as a great insight into one of metal's leading figures. And you don't have to be a thrash or rock fan to enjoy it." —Jewish Telegraph
"Eye-opening . . . The hard-charging head-banger has assembled his best anecdotes into the revealing autobiography. For every familiar factoid, Ian introduces two or three new nuggets even diehard Anthrax fans probably didn't know. Despite the shenanigans and chicanery of Ian's teens and twenties, the man who emerges here is surprisingly level-headed and articulate." —Cleveland Music Examiner.com
"Quick, entertaining . . . often laugh-out-loud funny . . . a clear-eyed, ground-level view of the harder edge of metal that Anthrax helped pioneer." —San Antonio Express-News
I'm the Man is the fast-paced, humorous, and revealing memoir from the man who co-founded Anthrax, the band that proved ...
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tawfiq a.
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October 31, 2014
This was a great book scott wrote. I loved how he talked about songs that i always wondered the meaning of, such as inside out and catharsis. Just one thing though, how come scott didn't say anything about the time they got Dan Nelson? I know he didn't last long in the band, but i feel scott should've touched on that subject
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K M
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April 4, 2015
Ian is up to his usual tricks. He has no problem dishing dirt on Metallica concerning their desire to fire Lars, but not a word about Dan Nelson. I guess a confidentiality clause was part of Nelson's exit package. Very two-faced and makes me doubt Scott's credibility.
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Rick Fusco
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October 25, 2014
Scott has the gift of gab and does a great job keeping things interesting. He's a funny, sarcastic and "pull no punches" kinda guy. I've been a fan of his and Anthrax since the early 80's, and this book was worth the wait. You won't be disappointed. Two metal horns up!!
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About the author
Scott Ian is cofounder, rhythm guitarist, and chief lyricist of Anthrax. He is an AC/DC fan and lives with his wife and son outside Los Angeles.
Jon Wiederhorn is co-author of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and Ministry: The Lost Gospels According to Al Jourgensen. He is a senior writer at Revolver and a contributor to Guitar World, Yahoo.com, eMusic, and Niosey.com. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two children.
Jon Wiederhorn is co-author of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and Ministry: The Lost Gospels According to Al Jourgensen. He is a senior writer at Revolver and a contributor to Guitar World, Yahoo.com, eMusic, and Niosey.com. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two children.
Scott Ian is cofounder, rhythm guitarist, and chief lyricist of Anthrax. He is an AC/DC fan and lives with his wife and son outside Los Angeles.
Jon Wiederhorn is co-author of Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and Ministry: The Lost Gospels According to Al Jourgensen. He is ...
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