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KING OF AN EMPIRE
TO THE SHOES OF A MISFIT


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NO NEW VERSIONS OF THIS PUBLICATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS POINT
8/7/10



     KING OF AN EMPIRE TO THE SHOES OF A MISFIT is book written solely by lead singer/song-writer/artist, Myke Hideous himself. (Myke is the proprietor and creator of NJ’s cult-like, hard rock, underground band known as: THE EMPIRE HIDEOUS. KING OF AN EMPIRE TO THE SHOES OF A MISFIT is an autobiography of Myke’s experiences in the music scene and took three years to complete. In this book Myke writes about what it’s like to start your own band with no background experience and attempt to climb the industry ladder passing misfortunes and “let downs,” busting your ass on the way up, only to get what seems to be nothing in return. Then, ultimately reaching that golden opportunity of success that makes your name legendary.




"I think every musician either struggling, or at his/her own peak right now, will relate to what I’ve written in the pages of my book,” says Hideous. “It’s the truth about what we as independent musicians must endure to get the recognition we all thrive on obtaining.”

KING OF AN EMPIRE TO THE SHOES OF A MISFIT is packed with plenty of photographs from the author’s personal archives documenting moments caught on film in union with events written within the book. The chapters themselves are filled with information that will clearly make you think twice about joining a band. It also contains three chapters dedicated to Myke’s touring experience with the legendary MISFITS and how it ruined his friendship with certain members in the band.

This 358 page book explores some of Myke’s darker paths taken along the way in addition to his achievements and successes in music and much more.

“From the very beginning of my musical endeavors, to my summit with The MISFITS, up to today, KING OF AN EMPIRE TO THE SHOES OF A MISFIT is an effort that involved plenty of my blood, sweat and tears. I’m sure any musician that finds my book in their hands will thoroughly understand how truly precise it describes the road we travel heavily on toward our dreams. This book is dedicated to all musicians, artists and writers everywhere.”

- Myke Hideous

 

REVIEWS FROM READERS:

"You¹d be hard pressed to find a more brutally honest nonfiction account of life as a musician. This intensely personal autobiography by Myke Hideous takes you from his beginnings with Empire Hideous through his time as lead singer of the Misfits to the present. Along the way, as if reading his diary, you rejoice in the opportunities and then plunge head long into the downward spiral of disappointments. Myke slices his soul open and lays it down in print for everyone to examine. No one is spared in this story. Loves and friends are won and lost and battles with death itself ensue. Musically, tricks of the trade and hard lessons are learned. If you¹re an Empire Hideous fan, or even a Misfit fan, this is the ultimate piece of memorabilia and an overpowering insight into the man behind it all. If you¹re a struggling musician it¹ll be an
empowering read."
     ­ Blu, Editor of StarVox.net

"King of an Empire to the Shoes of a Misfit is a detailed and captivating snapshot of life from the underground by one whom lived it firsthand. Myke Hideous mostly details everything from his own notes written immediately after each incident, giving the reader the feeling of being
there as it happened. He covers past illnesses, romantic troubles and band squabbles with honesty and introspection without apology or excuses. The book explodes the myths and glamour of a successful band as well as exposes unscrupulous opportunists who try to muscle the scene for their own gain. This memoir is loaded with juicy tidbits, bringing closure to some
long standing underground rumors while also putting some people in the hot seat, opening yet another can of worms for some who deserve it most. It is a page-turner that you won't be able to put down until the last page is read. Anyone even remotely interested in understanding the underbelly of the music business needs to read this book!"
     - Mike Ventrola (HiddenSactuary.com)

"Finally, a no bull look at what it takes to try to make it in the music industry today. And who better to tell you all about it than Myke Hideous himself. From fronting THE EMPIRE HIDEOUS to singing for the legendary Misfits, this in your face autobiography is a must read for music fans everywhere."
     - Mistress Raven, WXLV 90.3 (PA)

"Myke's book is like finding someone's secret diary. It's very straightforward and honest. You have to admire his ballsiness to print it. Good job."
     - Perilous Cheryl WHUS (CT)

"King of an Empire to the Shoes of a Misfit couldn't be more honest as well as being an instructional guide line to rock n roll. To all you kiddies who wanna be rock stars, read this book first!"
     - Keith Roth WRAT-95.9 WDHA-105.5 (NJ)