I'm the Man The Story of That Guy from Anthrax (Audible Audio Edition) Scott Ian Jon Wiederhorn Kirk Hammett foreword Hachette Audio Books
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I'm the Man is the fast-paced, humorous, and revealing memoir from the man who cofounded 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 30 years.
I'm the Man The Story of That Guy from Anthrax (Audible Audio Edition) Scott Ian Jon Wiederhorn Kirk Hammett foreword Hachette Audio Books
I can't say I am a huge Anthrax fan, but I did own a few of their *tapes* back in the day when I was a kid and I really dug their sound and energy. But anyway, here's the review: While it's full of expletives and graphic language (as of course you'd expected), it's actually one of the more well-written and well put together metal autobiographies I've read. (I don't think there was a ghost writer either, so hat's off to him for that.)It's an entertaining read, and although it drags on a little at the end, Ian dishes enough not only on the band but other bands of the era, management, record labels, etc to keep it moving. I can see how Ian got his reputation for being a jerk, whether from his cut-throat approach to personnel changes in the band to his marriages, etc. But it does seem like he has mellowed in his middle age and has seen the error of at least some of his ways.
So why read this book? Ian provides another perspective on several important events in the history of thrash, including the Music Building and the Metallica-Mustaine breakup (basically that Mustaine was a mean drunk but that shouldn't have gotten him fired, and that Lars and James were scared of him, which is probably true), the tragic death of Cliff Burton while Antrhax was on tour with Metallica in Europe, to the impact of the 90's alternative wave on metal, comeback attempts, and the band's muddled efforts to stick together and stay relevant. He talks about the music industry and how difficult it was (and still is) to make a living in a band, even a successful band like Anthrax. He even includes a comic strip-style account of his first encounter with Lemmy, which was a funny and unexpected bonus. I was surprised to learn that although Ian is the main rhythm guitar player in the band, he didn't write much of the music in the early days. Overall I'd say it's worth the read, even if it's a bit long and if Ian himself doesn't seem like he was always the nicest guy.
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I'm the Man The Story of That Guy from Anthrax (Audible Audio Edition) Scott Ian Jon Wiederhorn Kirk Hammett foreword Hachette Audio Books Reviews
Been an Anthrax fan for many years and having seen them a few times always enjoyed the high energy of their shows. I enjoy reading about the life of a Metal God and Mr. Ian does not disappoint. From his youthful days in Queens to the present, he takes the reader on a Metal journey. His family life growing up, to dealing with egos in the band, to failed marriages, to dealing with crappy label executives, and the joys of the being on tour. What a tale! His meeting with Lemmy is awesome and gave me a good laugh. Also him finding out he is allergic to Weed. WTF? I won't give away anything else but Scott has had one heck of a ride so far and gives the reader an insight of the hijinks, fun, and tragedy that can happen to a Metal God.
Although I am no longer a huge fan of Anthrax, the book gave a lot of insight to the scene at the time when metal ruled and the slow downfall of the music industry. It always makes me sad to see how bands have been killed by downloading (even when they get paid) when they lived like dirt for years in order to make a name for themselves.
Scott did come across as hypocritical when he spoke of staying clean at the beginning of the book and then later bragged about his drinking binges in the later years. No reason to play the saint when you aren't a big sinner.
Scott seems to be a likable guy and that makes the book fun to read even if you weren't a fan of the band, you may find yourself checking them out to see what all the fuss was over.
SCOTT IS A VERY TALENTED PERSON IN ALL ASPECTS. IF YOU LOVE ANTHRAX AS I DO, I RECOMMEND BUYING THIS BOOK. HE TELLS ALOT ABOUT WHY JOEY WAS KICKED OUT OF THE BAND. AND NOW IT MAKES SENCE. BACK THEN I THOUGHT THEY WERE CRAZY FOR DOING IT. I HADNT BOUGHT AN ANTHRAX RECORD SINCE PERSISTANCE OF TIME CAME OUT. AND ONLY SAW THEM 1 TIME WITH BUSH SINGING(he sucked).BUT NOW THAT THEY HAVE ALL PULLED THERE HEADS OUT,THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST METAL BAND OUT TODAY.
I found this book a little slow in getting started but it got better and more interesting as it went along. I’m the Man ranges from Scott’s childhood to the present day after the release of Worship Music. I’ve been an Anthrax fan since the release of the Armed and Dangerous EP (oddly that EP was not mentioned), and I’ve always been curious about why Dan Lilker, the original bass player, left the band. The short answer is that the original singer Neil Turbin (not a nice guy) wanted him out. I lost interest in Anthrax with State of Euphoria. In the book Scott confirms my suspicion that the album was rushed and that he was disappointed in it. Personally, I think it was a mistake that they ever fired Joey Belladonna. Scott doesn’t say it outright, but he does admit to at least thinking that it may have been a mistake.
Dave Mustaine’s book broke the news that Metallica was planning to fire Lars before Cliff died. Mustaine cites Scott Ian as his source for that information. In his own book Scott confirms the story about Metallica but denies that he ever told Mustaine. I find the possible scenario fascinating. If Metallica had fired Lars I think they would have lured Dave Lombardo away from Slayer—he was very unhappy in Slayer at the time, as he has been for most of his time in (and out of) the band since. Lars would have needed a job. Where would he have gone? Perhaps to Mustaine and his band Megadeth. Sweet irony.
Anyway, Scott comes off as a pretty decent regular guy in his book. He’s honest in describing his highs and lows. Yes, he has lived the life of rock and roll excess. But not always. He had two rather dull marriages before meeting and marrying his wife Pearl. As a New Yorker and lifelong Yankees fan, Scott’s career highlight was playing Yankee Stadium for the Big 4 show. The nervousness he describes having before the show paints him as genuine and human. Anthrax and Scott had a lot of low points and disappointments before reuniting with Joey Belladonna for Worship Music and playing the Big 4 shows. So the book ends on a real high note and with an optimistic hope for the future. Rock on.
I can't say I am a huge Anthrax fan, but I did own a few of their *tapes* back in the day when I was a kid and I really dug their sound and energy. But anyway, here's the review While it's full of expletives and graphic language (as of course you'd expected), it's actually one of the more well-written and well put together metal autobiographies I've read. (I don't think there was a ghost writer either, so hat's off to him for that.)
It's an entertaining read, and although it drags on a little at the end, Ian dishes enough not only on the band but other bands of the era, management, record labels, etc to keep it moving. I can see how Ian got his reputation for being a jerk, whether from his cut-throat approach to personnel changes in the band to his marriages, etc. But it does seem like he has mellowed in his middle age and has seen the error of at least some of his ways.
So why read this book? Ian provides another perspective on several important events in the history of thrash, including the Music Building and the Metallica-Mustaine breakup (basically that Mustaine was a mean drunk but that shouldn't have gotten him fired, and that Lars and James were scared of him, which is probably true), the tragic death of Cliff Burton while Antrhax was on tour with Metallica in Europe, to the impact of the 90's alternative wave on metal, comeback attempts, and the band's muddled efforts to stick together and stay relevant. He talks about the music industry and how difficult it was (and still is) to make a living in a band, even a successful band like Anthrax. He even includes a comic strip-style account of his first encounter with Lemmy, which was a funny and unexpected bonus. I was surprised to learn that although Ian is the main rhythm guitar player in the band, he didn't write much of the music in the early days. Overall I'd say it's worth the read, even if it's a bit long and if Ian himself doesn't seem like he was always the nicest guy.
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