Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath

De: Tony Iommi

Narrado por: Bev Bevan

Iron Man chronicles the story of both pioneering guitarist Tony Iommi and legendary band Black Sabbath, dubbed "The Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone. Iron Man reveals the man behind the icon yet still captures Iommi's humor, intelligence, and warmth. He speaks honestly and unflinchingly about his rough-and-tumble childhood, the accident that almost ended his career, his failed marriages, personal tragedies, battles with addiction, bandmates, famous friends, newfound daughter, and the ups and downs of his life as an artist.

Everything associated with hard rock happened to Black Sabbath first: the drugs, the debauchery, the drinking, the dungeons, the pressure, the pain, the conquests, the company men, the contracts, the combustible drummer, the critics, the comebacks, the singers, the Stonehenge set, the music, the money, the madness, the metal.

©2011 Tony Iommi (P)2012 Tony Iommi

Absolutely wonderful person Tony Iommi

I absolutely loved the book well-written funny in parts I'm sad that it was over.

surprisingly informative

Having been born when Sabbath was in it's prime I never knew much about the successes, struggles, trials, and tribulations that the band and it's members experienced. Mr. Iommi's book has really changed that and I'm impressed with the recollection and storytelling that made this book. it had really helped me see things in a new light.

fantastic!!

great book by the father of heavy metal, Black Sabbath and Tony's contribution to this world are unbelievable.

Great book. I loved the stories and his resilience

I enjoyed this listen which I picked after listening to Geezer Butler’s book. It was interesting to hear the different points of view on some of the hijinks and concerts. The members of Sabbath are so positive and supportive about each other. It was really great to hear.

Answered questions about Black Sabbath discography

I really love this book. I listened to it right after finishing I Am Ozzy and the 2 books compliment eachother really well. It's interesting to hear how they both remember the same stories so differently and how differently Tony and Ozzy view their relationship. I don't understand why some ppl complain that this book is too straightforward and not personal and honest enough. I really don't get that. I think Tony really put who he is as a person on display. The thing i love the most about this book, aside from all the booze and drug fueled antics, is finally learning why the band went through so many lineup changes in the 80's and 90's and why Ronnie James Dio left, came back and eventually formed the band Heaven And Hell. This is also good to listen in conjunction with Ronnie's autobiography Rainbow In the Dark. I highly recommend this book to any Black Sabbath fans.

Iommi Rules

Face facts, he took all the good riffs. There's no more left so don't even try. Instead, just read this book and enjoy the journey.

Great book great reader

I’m a huge fan of Tony and thought that I would be put off by a different reader but I wasn’t. The reader is excellent and so is this book

Very Good

If you are looking to read a great book about a guitar legend and further understand how heavy metal was born read this!

The audio book performance is Amazing!

I cannot believe how well the narrator did with the audio book. Bev Bevan is able to bring the book to life because of his close friendship with Tony Iommi. And of course the actual story in Tony's own words is a great first hand account of his Amazing career. My love for Sabbath is reborn. My only complaint is that the book is sparse on insight into Tony's guitar playing approach. Some may find that subject boring, but guitar geeks live for those kind of details.

Great band, Great book, awful narration

The title says what you need to know. If you can tolerate the narrator audibly swallowing, smacking his lips, and struggling to take a breath before speaking in halting sentences then you'll be fine. For others it will be too distracting. Hard to convey in text just how pervasive and annoying it is.

Agree with the other reviewer, please re-record this book. If you must use the same narrator (who is fine otherwise) then please use an engineer who can gate the body functions and a producer who can coach the narrator out of these studio no-no's. Sounds like he's eating fish and chips and sipping Guinness in between takes.