Corey Taylor & James Ellroy

My new books arrived today; the autobiographies of Corey Taylor and James Ellroy.

I am very excited about both of these books and although they aren't very big, I am sure that they will be filled with fascinating tales.

Ellroy is my favourite author and like his previous memoir My Dark Places, The Hilliker Curse begin with the murder of his mother Geneva Hilliker. Whereas My Dark Places described Ellroy's search for justice and the murder's impact on his future life and career, The Hilliker Curse focuses specifically on Ellroy's relationships with women during the course of his lifetime. I have heard from a friend that he rehashes some of the same tales from the first memoir but I am still looking forward to reading this book.

Corey Taylor is the frontman in both Stone Sour and Slipknot, the latter being one of the most controversial and best selling metal bands of the last ten years. But the book is not just about his time in these bands; it is about Taylor growing up and turning his life around and then forging his career as a musician. I am sure it will be an inspirational read.