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MUD CAT
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any Metal fan
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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This is not only a book about Scott's life but a history book of Metal. Anthrax helped pave the road of Thrash Metal and I will always have respect for them because of that.
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howlnwoof
4.0 out of 5 stars Perseverance........deserves rewards.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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ANTHRAX....one of the Big 4.....led by this guy, a smart assed, New York attitude, monster of a rhythm guitarist. Better than most rock bio's, but still a bit heavy on the "I had a lot of sex" stories. There are some sad moments, some hilarious tales from the road, demons, typical band fights, reunions, battling through tough times, questionable management, etc. But if you persevere and follow your dreams, you come out on top.....much like Scott and ANTHRAX.
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William Irwin
4.0 out of 5 stars Scott’s the Man
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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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.
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Randy
4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, entertaining, even if he is kind of a jerk...
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
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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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kenny rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm the man
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2023
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This was a great read! So unlike other rock star books about drugs booze hitting rock bottom because of substance abuse! Scott's book was a very refreshing story about determination and success!
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AZ
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2020
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I'm not an Anthrax fan but I always appreciated that they broke up the unwritten laws in metal in style and music and I like a couple of their songs. This is the entertaining, seemingly honest story of their career with a focus on Scott Ian obviously. I guess there's a lot of new information even for fans and for all others it's a good read about the music business and the constant fight for success. I'm generally not interested in the upbringing of musicians and of course this is covered here but in a digestible amount. I'm also bored of sex and drugs stories and I very much like that this is only mentioned here and there but he's not bragging like many other musicians. It surprised me that he is not mentioning the struggles with the bandname when the terrorist attacks happened as well as that he's not saying a word about this one singer who never made a record with them. But I'm sure he left the latter out on purpose. However, great, interesting and entertaining read. Chapeau.
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SM
5.0 out of 5 stars I`m the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax - Scott Ian
Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2015
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NOT isn`t in his vocabulary

Headline: SCOTT "NOT" IAN

He`s a jack of all trades... he has done so much different things in life that you can really look up at him. This time I'm intoducing Scott Ians biography to you guys.

Born as Scott Ian Rosenfeld on Dec. 31st 1963 and is the only original member of the thrash band ANTHRAX. He fromed the group in the mid 80`s and alongside of some other thrash bands helped create thrash metal back then.

The foreword of his book was written by Metallica`s Kirk Hammet. He`s a good jewish boy and loves things like horror films, comics, and also is an online pro @ UltimateBet as well.

Scott talks about growing up with the music of Elton John and guitar lessons and the beginnings of ANTHRAX. About his alcohol poisoning aged 17. Also about the line-up shifts and his crazy life on the road.

You want to know more... great then get Scott Ians book. It is totally worth the read. As it`s not one of those never ending drug and alcohol stories! And I`m really glad it isnt!

Fast facts:
Ian writes for the metal mag METAL HAMMER
Ian is married to Meat Loafs step-daughter Pearl
Ian is a New York Yankees fan
Ian likes snowboarding
Ian co-owns a bar with Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) in Las Vegas

SCOTT IAN Website
SCOTT IAN @ Facebook

Release date: October 2014
ISBN-10: 0306823349
ISBN-13: 978-0306823343
Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 6.2 x 9.5 inches
Pages: 392
Label: Da Capo Press

© 13.02.2015 by Rocket Queen SM
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Mark E
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about Scott Ian and Anthrax
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2023
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If you like Anthrax, heavy metal, and the 80/90's music scene you'll love this book. Funny, honest, open, candid - everything you want from a rock autobiography.
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BigRon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read! Insights into Anthrax and the glory days of Thrash - and how they came out the other side!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2015
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A great and honest insight into Anthrax. The honesty of the writing by Scott is what makes it - he comes across as a regular down to earth fella and what is interesting is that Anthrax, whilst they were a very big and influential band in Thrash and Metal never reached the heights of Metallica - nor appeared to have the quorum of support Megadeth and Slayer maintained. I particularly enjoyed the background around Joey and his exit and return - I was a fan that jumped off Anthrax for a number of years after Joey was fired. I think the insight into Anthrax not having the success of a Metallica "Black Album" (which as we all know was monstrous whether we preferred earlier albums or not) or Megadeths "Countdown to Extinction" which was double platinum or even the consistency of Slayer's lineup and dedication of their fans did impact Anthrax's ongoing successes. For me personally the loss of Joey was that impact which to a degree was recognised by Scott - admirably. Scott openly talks of these through out this book and looks back on each decision. While there are stories of drugs and debauchery - this isn't the focus - its more about the music. Great read - I couldnt put it down - has lots of insights into the glory days of metal - and the persistence of the bands that we love. Buy it!
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