An unauthorised biography of Metallica. Tried reading it initially when I got it for Christmas 2013, but the writing style was too annoying. Raced though it at second attempt though. I don’t really like unauthorised biographies much, especially after reading the Ozzy Osbourne one, which really lacked any substance whatsoever. Being unauthorised only skirts over the surfaces, and you never get in touch with the real person.

This book was created from interviews these two had conducted with Metallica over the years, along with a few of fringe characters in the band’s circle. Liked the interview with Flemming Rasmussen in particular. Learned a few facts and things (the tracklisting to No Life Til Leather), but overall, this was a bit light, and was padded like fuck. Somehow, these guys managed to stretch to a second volume, which I must get some time. However, the padding and editorialising just gets fucking ANNOYING! I’ll get the second book but will probably dislike it as much as this one. Mick Wall’s Enter Night is better, even though it’s still unauthorised. The biographies by both the Megadeth Daves, and all the Gunner biographies are better than this one.