Scott Ian is cofounder, guitarist, and chief lyricist of Anthrax and Stormtroopers of Death. He is also the author of the memoir I'm the Man. He is a Yankees fan and lives with his wife and son outside Los Angeles.
[Ian] proves to be the ultimate storyteller. His remarkable memory,
attention to detail, and ability to make almost everything
funny-ranging from mildly amusing to downright hilarious-keeps the
reader enthralled and entertained. The tales recounted are so
realistic, it almost seems like you were there when the debauchery
went down.
--Brave Words
A collection of assorted tales from one man's journey in the world
of music-the highs and lows of fame, personal brushes with natural
events, brief forays into acting and most importantly-musical
madness!... Scott's stories have a real gripping feel to them-when
you read them, it almost feels like you're sat at a bar with him,
nursing a pint and hanging off of his every word!...Highly amusing,
a great read.
--Ave Noctum
Born storyteller Scott Ian recounts his craziest collection of
takes of life on the road as a touring musician.--Music
Connection
Captivating tales of life on the road...Filled with personal and
hilarious stories...[A] fun and enjoyable read. You will feel like
you are best friends with him and are just bullshitting at the bar
having a nice cold one. He has a great sense of humor whether it is
him joking around with a celebrity or poking fun at himself. This
is a book for anyone whether you know who Scott is or
not.--KNAC.com
Full of anecdotes from the man's nearly four decades on the metal
frontline...Scott's natural role is as a storyteller...This is a
job he does superbly, with warmth and wit, sharp insight and no end
of banter.
--Kerrang!
Off-the-wall stories from the road and beyond...[Ian's] humorous
anecdotes capture the esprit de corps of his many touring musician
friends...With this outing, Ian has proven his writing
chops.--Publishers Weekly
The instantly recognizable guitarist and cofounder of the
pioneering thrash-metal band hasn't forgotten what it's like to be
a fan even though he's long been a star. Anything but a career
chronicle, Access All Areas is-as its subtitle promises-a
collection of stories, many of them memories of bands he loved as a
kid (Kiss ranks number one) or of meeting his heroes (Black
Sabbath).--Milwaukee Shepherd Express
There are a lot of hilarious moments in the book; Ian's a very
witty story teller...Fans of the band and the genre will
enjoy.--Scanner Zine
This book covers a lot of ground from the moment Ian got the bug to
be a performer to the many unbelievable stories that have
highlighted his more than 34-year career.--Pure Grain
Audio
Very few rock stars are good storytellers, often relying on others
to help them build their legends in print media. Scott Ian requires
no such help. He's a hilarious, honest, intelligent storyteller,
and even adventures that would feel mundane by comparison become
compelling when he's behind the wheel...So conversational and
accessible that you feel like you're chatting with an old friend
who's had some wild experiences, not a music icon with plenty of
names to drop. Access All Areas is great fun for fans of
Scott Ian, but it's arguably more fun if you don't know much about
him because you'll be pleasantly surprised.--Manhattan Book
Review
You don't have to be a fan of heavy metal to enjoy this
book.--Media Mikes
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