- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: St Martin's Press (1 Dec 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312333110
- ISBN-13: 978-0312333119
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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'No rock band of remotely comparable commercial stature has opened their internal processes up to the kind of scrutiny allowed in "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster."..filmmaking duo Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky get discomfitingly close to their subjects...yet one needn't be a fan of Metallica or heavy metal to be engrossed throughout...theatrical prospects look upbeat, ancillary sales excellent."
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Receiving unique, unfettered access, acclaimed film-makers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky followed Metallica over two and a half years as they faced monumental personal and professional challenges that threatened to destroy the band just as they went back to the studio to record their first album in four years. While the documentary itself provides an insider's view of Metallica, the two and a half years of production (and nearly 1600 hours of footage) garnered far more than can be expressed in a two-hour film. Berlinger's book about the experience reveals the story behind the film, capturing the energy, uncertainty and ultimate triumph of both the filming and Metallica's bid for survival.
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Format:Hardcover
First of all I'd suggest going to see the movie, "Metallica - Some Kind of Monster" or getting it on DVD in Jan when it's out. The film is obviously the precursor to this book, so if you haven't seen the film you'd be a little confused in places with this book.
The book is written by one of the filmmakers, Joe Berlinger. He is also quite a good writer, heartfelt and to-the-point, and picks up on the little details that others would have missed. When I got this book, I couldn't put it down. I am a die-hard fan of Metallica, but I would recommend this to anyone who likes to read, watch films, or enjoy an argument!! The book goes into details about the filming, the band, the background, the conflict, that the film simply didn't have time to incorporate - and from this book I think you get an even truer sense of just how much trouble Metallica were in, and how fantastically well they've done to come through it. I think also, filmmakers and anyone into cinema verite, documentaries etc will enjoy the book as there are many 'behind-the-scenes' details of the filmmaking process.
From Berlinger's perspective, he highlights how 'hypocritical' he felt in filming this potential self-destruction - as a person, as a friend, as an observer he wanted them to get along, and resolve their issues; yet as a filmmaker he knew that conflict and arguments made for a gripping film, and so part of him wanted them to fight and destroy each other. He goes into his reasons for making the film the way they (Berlinger and his filming partner, Bruce Sinofsky) did, and how close they were to giving up on the film project altogether.
There's a lot more detail in the book - more than in the film - about James' rehab stint and how the band coped with him gone, and also the infamous talk/therapy between Lars Ulrich (drummer) and famous ex-guitarist Dave Mustaine (now of Megadeth). There's more detail into Lars/Dave's previous friendship and how they 'fell out' and how it all escalated and how/why Dave complained when they included that scene after he asked for it to be cut from the film.
Berlinger also tells how the conflict Metallica were facing made him face up to his failing relationship with long-term co-filmmaker Sinofsky, and how the two friends were barely on speaking terms, and it's clear that their relationship was saved by doing this film too.
This is a must-have for the Metallica fan, but also just a darn good read! An insight into human failings and selfishness, friendships and business, filmmaking and therapy - and it left me feeling amazed that a band would go through so much pain and hurt and take the bold step in advertising it - warts and all - to the world.
Format:Paperback
This is an essential for the Metallica fan, alongside the DVD. There's lots of stuff that is absent from the movie & it's a really well written piece of work.
It sheds a lot of light on certain issues dealt with briefly in the film such as Jason Newsted's departure & the strained relationship with former lead guitarist, Dave Mustaine including an interesting meeting between Lars Ulrich & Mustaine at the time of the Megadeth man's 40th birthday which sadly fell 2 days after the 9/11 atrocity. Many of these scenes are cut from the movie (even absent from deleted scenes) or are quickly glossed over. It's more than just a companion to the documentary as it stands alone as a reasonably detailed essay on the band itself. Also as the book is written by the director, Joe Berlinger, it's interesting to see how an outsider coped with all the tantrums & traumas, and as it's written in the first person narrative, you really do share a VERY difficult journey!
One of the better Metallica books & one worth buying even second hand as it GREATLY improves the movie!
It sheds a lot of light on certain issues dealt with briefly in the film such as Jason Newsted's departure & the strained relationship with former lead guitarist, Dave Mustaine including an interesting meeting between Lars Ulrich & Mustaine at the time of the Megadeth man's 40th birthday which sadly fell 2 days after the 9/11 atrocity. Many of these scenes are cut from the movie (even absent from deleted scenes) or are quickly glossed over. It's more than just a companion to the documentary as it stands alone as a reasonably detailed essay on the band itself. Also as the book is written by the director, Joe Berlinger, it's interesting to see how an outsider coped with all the tantrums & traumas, and as it's written in the first person narrative, you really do share a VERY difficult journey!
One of the better Metallica books & one worth buying even second hand as it GREATLY improves the movie!
Format:Hardcover
After watching the monumental music documentary Some Kind Of Monster, it's a great idea to pick up this book which was written primarily by one of the main guys who made the film itself (Joe Berlinger). It covers the genesis of the film through to the marketing and festival period that followed and offers some interesting insight into the documentary makers themselves.
As a film-buff myself and someone who is intrigued by the film-making process I found many of the stories and information contained within to make for riveting reading. I was surprised to learn that Joe is the same guy who got roped into shooting Blair Witch 2 and here he offers some amazing insider's perspective on the 'Hollywood' system and his point of view on the whole debacle that became his fiction feature film debut.
Overall, while there are a few minor aspects that I found tedious, this is a great read.
As a film-buff myself and someone who is intrigued by the film-making process I found many of the stories and information contained within to make for riveting reading. I was surprised to learn that Joe is the same guy who got roped into shooting Blair Witch 2 and here he offers some amazing insider's perspective on the 'Hollywood' system and his point of view on the whole debacle that became his fiction feature film debut.
Overall, while there are a few minor aspects that I found tedious, this is a great read.
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Too much about the author, excellent transcripts.
This book works in spite of Berlinger, not because of him. The subject, (the members of Metallica and their troubled relationships), is so fascinating the book manages to survive... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2005 by Lla ni Der
Too much on Joe Berlinger and not enough Metallica
I bought this book to find out more about the band and get a more in-depth look behind the scenes of Metallica. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2005 by "metallicataz"
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