{"product_id":"a-fabulous-disaster-from-the-garage-to-madison-square-garden-the-hard-way-hardcover","title":"A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, the Hard Way - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdem Tepedelen\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eKirk Hammett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom prolific metal guitarist and songwriter for Exodus (and formerly Slayer) Gary Holt comes a deeply personal memoir of his \"destruction-laden\" life, along with a firsthand account of the genesis of the Thrash Metal scene, from its origins in the Bay Area to its world domination.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the guitarist and primary songwriter of Exodus and one of the originators of heavy metal, Gary Holt watched as his peers--Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax--soared to superstardom. As his fellow artists amassed millions of fans and record sales, Exodus' albums received critical recognition and inspired generations of listeners--but struggled to reach the same heights of success, as the band was plagued by years of bad management, bad luck, and bad decisions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Fabulous Disaster \u003c\/i\u003efollows our narrator through the highest of highs and lowest of lows as he and his bandmates juggle major label contracts, MTV-sponsored tours and festivals, growing addictions to alcohol and meth, and the loss of key founding members. Ultimately, after the tragic death of one of his closest friends and former bandmates--Holt decides to save himself. Newly sober and determined to resurrect his career, he commits himself to Exodus, pushing the band to new heights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An \"unadulterated odyssey through decades of insanity,\" punctuated by Holt's unique insight and knack for storytelling, \u003ci\u003eA Fabulous Disaster \u003c\/i\u003eis a thrill ride from start to finish. His story proves that redemption--even from the pits of rock 'n' roll excess--is always possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Holt \u003c\/b\u003eis the guitarist and main songwriter for the heavy metal band Exodus and was a member of Slayer from 2011 to 2019. He's based in the Bay Area, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adem Tepedelen \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning journalist covering metal for over thirty years for \u003ci\u003eDecibel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, Rollingstone.com, and many others. He's written and cowritten numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Brewtal Truth to Extreme Beers \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMud Ride: A Messy Trip Through the Grunge Explosion \u003c\/i\u003e(with Mudhoney guitarist Steve Turner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.15 x 9.22 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987486048557,"sku":"9780306834011","price":29.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/5qG1ytTz8B9780306834011.webp?v=1776178994","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-fabulous-disaster-from-the-garage-to-madison-square-garden-the-hard-way-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}