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Ben Myers' book on System out this week |
Posted by sugar_buzz on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 09:30 PM
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The first and only book on one of the world's biggest metal bands, 'RIGHT
HERE IN HOLLYWOOD: THE STORY OF SYSTEM OF A DOWN'
by Ben Myers
Spewed forth from the loins of mid-1990s southern California, System Of A Down
have evolved from a cult band whose demo tapes swapped hands voraciously on the
metal underground to one of the worlds biggest acts. Relentless early gigging
spread a word-of-mouth hype around them that soon created major label interest
and the gold-selling eponymous debut album. Despite their ultra-hard music and
dark undertones, SOAD have always managed to break out of the underground.
Show-stealing support slots with Ozzy Osbourne and Slayer propelled the band
to new heights, but it was their second album, the seminal Toxicity, that turned
SOAD from an underground phenomenon into a mainstream smash. After the release
of their globally acclaimed hit album Mezmerize, SOAD had shifted in excess of
25 million albums.
 With
exclusive new interviews with the band and major players involved in their
story, Ben Myers book will be the first and the definitive account of this
remarkable band.
About The Author:
Ben Myers is the author of three acclaimed I.M.P. biographies: the best-selling
Green Day: American Idiots & the New Punk Explosion; Muse: Inside The Muscle
Museum and John Lydon: The Sex Pistols, PiL & Anti-Celebrity. He has published a
number of short stories and poems and his debut novel The Book Of Fuck was
published in 2004. He also runs a record label, Captains Of Industry. The author
interviewed System Of A Down at their first ever UK headline show in 1999 and
has been a huge fan ever since.
Myers work is always well-researched, passionate and grounded in reality. He
builds a picture of a band with deft expertise.--Record Collector
You will find yourself getting caught up in Myers enthusiasm for his subject,
immensely thorough. --Classic Rock
Published by Independent Music Press on April 30th, 2006
Info at Ben Meyers' MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bigbenmyers
The book is published by Independent Music Press and will be available on
April 30th, 2006.ISBN: 0-9549704-6-2 234mm x 153mm Paperback 208 pages incl. 8pp
photos £12.99.
Update from Systemofadown.com:
An unauthorized book titled "System of a Down: Right Here In Hollywood" is being released this week via Independent Music Press in the UK. System and their management are not endorsing this project, as they had nothing to do with the research and writing of the book and cannot guarantee it’s accuracy.
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Comments
mrs.braziliantankian
26.04.06, 23:39
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thats cool news!i'm curious!
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AG
27.04.06, 00:27
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I cannot wait to read this.
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raihidara
27.04.06, 00:39
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Awesome, I'll have to get it...and whoo! I'm actually one of the first few people to comment! YAAAAAY!!!!! okay, I'll shut up now.
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S*Misunderstood*Rose
27.04.06, 00:55
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Ooooh,i need it...>.>...
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spicymeatball
27.04.06, 01:18
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omg i neeed that book but when is it published in australia???!!!
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Daron_Shavo_lol
27.04.06, 01:21
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I want that book! Can't wait!
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{.S.O.A.D.}
27.04.06, 01:45
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MAN, IM FIRST IN LINE. I AIN'T WAITIN ONE SECOND FOR IT
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Moonette
27.04.06, 02:18
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I so have to get that book. ^.^
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the_ParadisE_is_SOAD!!!
27.04.06, 02:29
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sériously..........i need that book..... but.... IS IT THE END OF SOAD??????!?!?
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{.S.O.A.D.}
27.04.06, 02:33
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it ain't the end, the system will always go on. In our minds, in our society etc. The system is eternal, these guys just put it in music form. So don't get worried.
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the_ParadisE_is_SOAD!!!
27.04.06, 02:50
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well ........lol you saved me soad.... soad will always be here in many ways in our society ...so that book are trying to keep them alive for years i see i must get that book
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{.S.O.A.D.}
27.04.06, 03:05
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Yeah, But the system has allready been in our society before the band. LIke hitler and all the chaos in the world was caused by the system. All those things define "system of a down"
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Klogg
27.04.06, 03:33
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A holy Bible!
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Ballz
27.04.06, 04:20
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hmm. i wonder whether system knew he was making this book. and what they'll think of it.
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Fixxxer
27.04.06, 06:17
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^ To the comment above "With exclusive new interviews with the band and major players involved in their story" So I'm guessing that means they know =D
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DARON_LOVER
27.04.06, 06:29
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AWESOME! I can't wait
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mazsi79
27.04.06, 11:27
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Wow, that's great! Must have it...
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whibley
27.04.06, 11:52
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I Need That Book But Where In New Zealand Should I Look? Hmm I Must Think On This
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