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A Hair Metal Journey
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 9 2023
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
80's Glam Metalcast podcaster, Metal Mike, takes the reader on a journey through Hair Metal's highs and lows, from 1986 to 1991. A Hair Metal Journey is loaded with stories about Metal's glory days from past and current members of bands like KISS, RATT, Winger, Dokken, Britny Fox and more! You get a peak behind the scenes of Hair Metal's classic albums and tours. All along the way, the author looks at back at his own 80's adolescent journey, going to EPIC concerts, and keeping up with all the head banging fandom that came along with this legendary genre!
The rockers tell similar stories that help paint the picture of what it took for them to get to the top and stay there. It seemed liked the party would stay wild forever until it all came to a clashing halt in 1991. Many reflect on the challenges they faced as Hair Metal got bloated and Grunge emerged.
It's a breath of fresh air to see someone like Mike release a book that is based on true research and experience.This guy knows his stuff when it comes to Glam Metal. He is a true fan of the genre and proves without a doubt, that his knowledge is deep and genuine. He knows how to ask the right questions and give credit where it is due to the bands who created this genre of Rock music. Great job Mike!!!! - Steve Blaze (Lillian Axe) 80's Glam Metalcast podcaster Metal Mike knows what people want to hear about when he does interviews. That's what makes his interviews interesting and fun to read. - Olivier (Editor-In-Chief, Sleaze Roxx) Mike the 80's Metal Man will take you back 40 years. Back when the music had balls, the hair had spray, and bands knew how to party their arses off and entertain a crowd for a cheap price. Bring me back Mike! - Doc Killdrums Wacholz (Savatage/Reverence) From one Hair Metal fanatic to another, Mike's knowledge, passion, and commitment to Rock n Roll's most exciting, flamboyant, and decadent era is completely unparalleled - Rob Wylde (Midnite City/Ex Tigertailz) Hair Metal Mike knows his shit! He knows how to take you on a trip to way back when. He's always tasteful in how he gets the artists and readers involved. - Chris Laney (Pretty Maids) Mike's passion for '80s hard rock shines through in his writing. He digs deep and knowledgeably into the noteworthy details behind the bands, their music, and the genre as a whole. If I had a question about hair metal, Mike would be one of the first guys I would call. Any fan would do well to join him for a spirited trip down memory lane!- Christopher P. Hilton (Author of The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Hair Metal) I love Metal Mike's insights into the history, songwriting, and musicianship of my favorite bands. I've always been a fan of this music... but I've never learned so much as I have from Mike. That's what makes this book so fantastic. It's not only packed with more insight, knowledge, and appreciation than could ever fit in a single podcast episode, it's chock full of Mike's personal stories and experiences. This is a book not just for the Metalcast audience, but for anyone who loved this music when it first came out... and still loves it today. - Chad Gervich (Co-Executive Producer, I Wanna Rock: The 80s Metal Dream)
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