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Since 2017, Andrew McKaysmith has been the host of the musician-themed Scars and Guitars podcast, amassing an impressive collection of over 600 interviews with a global audience. It is from these insightful conversations that he has crafted this captivating book series.

Within the pages of Scars and Guitars, Volume 1, you'll delve into the thoughts and recollections of over 90 podcast guests. These excerpts come from conversations with musicians spanning various genres, including rock, classic rock, heavy metal, industrial, death metal, black metal, deathcore, thrash metal, punk, and reggae. You'll encounter a diverse array of artists, from Michael Schenker (MSG/Scorpions) and Don Felder (Eagles) to Erik Danielsson (Watain), Phil Campbell (Motörhead), Al Di Meola, Adam Darski AKA Nergal (Behemoth/Me and That Man), George Lynch (Dokken), and many more. The book also features enlightening discussions with members of renowned bands such as Morbid Angel, Anthrax, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Testament, Corrosion of Conformity, and Cradle of Filth, among others.

What makes Scars and Guitars, Volume 1, truly valuable is the sensation that you, as a reader, are an integral part of these conversations. Andrew has a unique talent for making his interview subjects feel at ease, enabling him to delve deep into their thoughts and emotions. As you peruse the book's entries, you'll feel as though you were present during these discussions—an observer at the very moment of exchange. Andrew invites you into his world, allowing you to sense the nervous excitement preceding an interview, the special moments when profound insights are uncovered, and the personal instances when he recognises that a guest is sharing something profoundly meaningful and intimate.

Andrew's technique hinges on his ability to transform an interview into a genuine conversatio - a "safe space" where no topic is off-limits. Scars and Guitars, Volume 1, is the kind of book that you'll find difficult to set aside. If you have a passion for rock and heavy metal, this book is unquestionably tailored for you, and Andrew extends a personal invitation for you to partake in this enriching experience.

To preview and purchase the book, simply click on the following link: https://books2read.com/u/4DKxLD