Mustaine has battled through it all to achieve dizzying heights. From the early, heady days of Metallica, to being let go only to become founder and frontman for Megadeth, Mostaine's is a story that will inspire, stun, and terrify.

Daddy dearest -- Reefer madness -- Lars and me, or what am I getting myself into? -- Metallica : fast, loud, out of control -- Dumped by Alcoholica -- Building the perfect beast : Megadeth -- Mission : to break all the rules of God and man -- Familiarity breeds contempt -- The end of western civilization -- The traveling carnival -- Against medical advice -- The living years -- I pray the Lord my soul to keep -- The inner weasel -- Soul for sale -- Some kind of god -- Megadeth: reborn -- Epilogue : three boats and a helicopter.