Hell Bent for Leather: Confessions of a Heavy Metal Addict

Seb Hunter wasn't just a heavy metal fan. He was a blind devotee who threw away his education and future prospects to become a rock star. In Hell Bent for Leather, he reaches into the most embarrassing depths of the family photo album to reveal his Wayne's World-esque teen years, taking readers on a (very loud) musical journey from his first guitar to his first gig and on, through groupies, girlfriends, too many drugs, spiraling egos, musical differences, and finally, the end of the dream -- and a much-needed haircut.In this nostalgic look at heavy metal culture, Seb Hunter has given us a moving portrait of adolescence and chasing your dream, reminding us all that it's better to have lost in rock than never to have rocked at all.

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Author: Seb Hunter
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 08/16/2005
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.26h x 6.30w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9780060722937

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 15
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86818 / Hell Bent for Leather: Confessions of a Heavy Metal Addict


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 10/16/2005 pg. 28

About the Author
Hunter, Seb: -

Seb hunter was born in 1971 and went to a variety of schools in England before throwing it all away to become a rock 'n' roll star, at which he eventually failed. Since then he has worked in the book trade and currently lives in London.