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As much as we enjoy listening along and head-banging to our heavy heroes sometimes its nice to sit down put on something chilled and read about them.
I am a big fan of books about the genre and here are a few of my favourites.
Marilyn Manson - The Long Hard Road Out Of Hell
Read this a long time ago now, but really enjoyed it, its horrible in places and hilarious in places, and you get a distinct impression Brian does not like the Smiths which is fine by me! Written by Neil Strauss of "The Game" fame (anyone not confident with the ladies check that one out too)
So clichéd to have this here but there no denying its the daddy of the Rock biographies, tragically hilarious and unbelievable mostly. i love how at the time of writing none of them were really friends so you get each persons version of the story which is pretty funny. Hard to put down anyone not even into music would enjoy it.
Slash - The Autobiography
The story of the guy everyone doesnt hate in Guns 'n' Roses, comes across as a really decent nice bloke who just wants to play guitar. Well worth a read not quite as crazy at the Crue but its not far off.
White Line Fever: Lemmy - The Autobiography
Similar lines to Slash, Lemmy comes across as a really decent guy, i dont know why i expect him to be different but he is a genuine cool guy with a really nice live and let live attitude. Good read, still cant stand Motorhead though.
Mustaine: A Life In Metal
This is just ok, good insight on his side of the Metallica thing, comes across as a guy who was a dick and now knows he was a dick and now isnt a dick. Worth a read though.
Iron Man - My Journey Through Heaven and Hell With Black Sabbath
Dont let the long title of Toni Iommi' book put you off this is quality, great anecdotes mixed in with intresting stories on how albums were made and certain iconic song written, if you are a Sabbath fan you have probably already read it and if you arent then its worth a go. Toni is the boss after all
I Am Ozzy - Ozzy Osbourne
Theres no doubt about it, i am sure he was nagged into doing this, and i also have no doubt about it he cant remember a lot of the events in this book either, that doesnt make it a great read. Despite all the crazy shit he does you cant help but love him. Sir Elton, Sir Mick, Sir Paul errrrrrr why not Sir Ozzy! Probably due to a lot of the things he has done in this book.
On Board Flight 666
Iron Maiden employ a photographer to follow them on a world tour they do on their own plane visiting places no sane band would bother with. Whats not to like and if you were at any of the shows during these tours you can spot your self in the crowd. The photos are of insane quality and really show of the band in their prime. Love this book so much.
