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Access All Areas: Stories from a Hard Rock Life Hardcover – Illustrated, December 12, 2017

by Scott Ian (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 351 ratings
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Entertaining, crazy, and hilarious stories from Scott Ian of Anthrax

Scott Ian, famous for cofounding legendary thrash metal band Anthrax and only slightly less so for his iconic beard, has done and seen a lot in his decades of touring. Those of you who have read Scott's memoir I'm the Man may know the history of the band, but Access All Areas divulges all the zany, bizarre, funny, and captivating tales of what went on when the band wasn't busy crafting chart-topping albums.

In his more than thirty years immersed in the hard rock scene, Scott has witnessed haunting acts of depravity backstage, punched a legendary musician, been a bouncer at an exclusive night club, guest-starred with Anthrax on Married with Children, invaded a fellow rock star's home, played poker professionally, gone on a non-date with a certain material girl, appeared on The Walking Dead, and much more.

Access All Areas allows its readers to do just that. With humor, candor, hindsight, and writing chops that would make Stephen King jealous (nope, not even on Bizarro world), Scott Ian takes his fans along for the ride at all the parties, hot spots, and behind-the-scenes shenanigans they will never hear about from anyone else. And none of it would have happened without a bit of divine inspiration from KISS. (No, seriously. Read chapter two.) Best of all, Scott seemingly lacks the ability to be embarrassed, making Access All Areas howlingly funny, self-deprecating, and every bit as brash and brazen as one would expect from one of the original architects of speed metal.
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    256 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Da Capo Press
  4. Publication date
    December 12, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5.88 x 1 x 8.63 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0306825236
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0306825231
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"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

"Born storyteller Scott Ian recounts his craziest collection of takes of life on the road as a touring musician."―Music Connection

"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!

"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

"You don't have to be a fan of heavy metal to enjoy this book."―Media Mikes

"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

"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

"[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

"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

"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

"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

About the Author

Scott Ian is cofounder, rhythm guitarist, and chief lyricist of Anthrax. He is an AC/DC fan and lives with his wife and son outside Los Angeles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Press; Illustrated edition (December 12, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0306825236
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0306825231
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 1 x 8.63 inches
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Gerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Great book, lots of cool, funny stories. A must for Anthrax fans!
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Khered
4.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for true Anthrax fans
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
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Not so much an autobiography, as it is a collection of awesome 'i remember this one time...' band stories. Scott sure has a way with words, that makes reading this seem like he's speaking to you in person over beers in a neighborhood bar. Engaging and whimsical all at once. Kindle edition leaves some sections blank on my Android device, because it won't display the photos. Still a fun read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
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Great book for any and all lovers of metal! Great behind the scenes stories of our heroes! You won't be disappointed.
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Kevin G
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tales from Scotty
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022
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Funny, engaging, honest stories of random times in Scott's life. Each one is pretty entertaining, like listening to Scott telling you each story. Must read for any metalhead
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Loren Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read,
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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The poker stories drug on a bit but the Dimebag and Lemmy stories were worth the read. I thought it would be more road sties but Scott is a great story teller.
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honkasalo
3.0 out of 5 stars Anthrax is mentioned but this book isn't about it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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Scott Ian is a great storyteller and his talk shows are lots of fun. I got the feeling that these stories are from those talk shows. They are fun and entertaining, but NOT what I expected or hoped from this book. I've read also his I'm The Man and was hoping to get more stories about music and life in the studio or on the road. Because just like Frank Zappa said:"Music is the best".
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Star Man
4.0 out of 5 stars It's NOT bad.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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Got some absolutely hilarious stories to tell in this book and I highly recommend it, especially if you're a thrasher from the '80s.
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Kirk Hammett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story telling, and a must-read for those who enjoyed Scott's autobiography
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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Scott continues his great story-telling he brought in his first book. While this book isn't as long as his autobiography, it's still a great read from a guy who has seen, and done it all. Scott's history and experiences go far beyond Anthrax, or even the metal world. His ability to tell a great story is effortless and is more like sitting at a bar sharing a beer with an old friend. Highly recommended.
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beex
5.0 out of 5 stars Baldini
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2023
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If you're looking at this, you know what you're getting. Snippets of stories from Scott NOT Ian, about various times in his metal life.
and unfortunately a couple of drawn out stories of poker tournaments
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Andrew Brawley
5.0 out of 5 stars METAL!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2020
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On time delivery and arrived in great shape
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Marcio Coelho
1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first
Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2019
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First book was really entertaining, so I got this one expecting the same. Big mistake: it is dull and uninspired, and a good 40% of it talks about Scott's experiences playing poker. I don't like poker, I don't know anything about poker, what made me buy the book was my love for Anthrax's music. A huge disappointment.
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Maxim
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny read!
Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2019
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Great to read it and also funny and good to know that Scott is a very talented and humorous storyteller.
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Mauro P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Biografia chitarrista Americano Scott Ian degli ANTHRAX.
Reviewed in Italy on April 14, 2019
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Biografia del chitarrista Americano Scott Ian, fondatore della band Americana ANTHRAX.
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