Just Beyond the Light - by D Randall Blythe (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In his gripping, bestselling debut memoir Dark Days, Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall (Randy) Blythe unflinchingly wrote about some of the most harrowing episodes of his past. Now, in his highly anticipated follow-up "Just Beyond the Light," Blythe shares how he works daily to maintain positivity in a world that feels like it is spinning out of control. In his own words, "Just Beyond the Light" is a "tight, concise roadmap of how I have attempted to maintain what I believe to be a proper perspective in life, even during difficult times." Written with a scathing balance of hard-edged reality offset by a knowing humor and a razor-sharp wit, voiced in his inimitable, conversational, everyman-philosopher style, Blythe clearly breaks down his approach to life, which is a personal and idiosyncratic mix of sobriety, art, and surfing. He writes movingly of his childhood in the South, of fallen friends, of what he's learned touring the world as the vocalist of a successful heavy metal band, and of the very real ways he is doing what he can to leave the world a better place. Above all, he offers readers hope that balance, real balance, is possible, even (or especially) when things seem hopeless. Compelling, compassionate, and refreshingly honest, "Just Beyond the Light" ultimately reminds readers that "as long as we keep our feet (and minds) planted firmly on the ground that is reality, the sky isn't falling- it never has been, and it never will.""--

Book Synopsis

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"Unnervingly raw and honest, this book is timeless wisdom that was earned the hard way."--Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

From the author of Dark Days and lead singer of long-running extreme metal band, Lamb of God, a riveting and revelatory memoir about self-development and maintaining proper perspective through difficult times

In his gripping, bestselling debut memoir Dark Days, Lamb of God vocalist D. Randall (Randy) Blythe unflinchingly wrote about some of the most harrowing episodes of his past.

Now, in his highly anticipated follow-up Just Beyond the Light, Blythe shares how he works daily to maintain positivity in a world that feels like it is spinning out of control. In his own words, Just Beyond the Light is a "tight, concise roadmap of how I have attempted to maintain what I believe to be a proper perspective in life, even during difficult times." Written with a scathing balance of hard-edged reality offset by a knowing humor and a razor-sharp wit, voiced in in his inimitable, conversational, everyman-philosopher style, Blythe clearly breaks down his approach to life, which is a personal and idiosyncratic mix of sobriety, art, and surfing. He writes movingly of his childhood in the South, of fallen friends, of what he's learned touring the world as the vocalist of a successful heavy metal band, and of the very real ways he is doing what he can to leave the world a better place. Above all, he offers readers hope that balance, real balance, is possible, even (or especially) when things seem hopeless.

Compelling, compassionate, and refreshingly honest, Just Beyond the Light ultimately reminds readers that "as long as we keep our feet (and minds) planted firmly on the ground that is reality, the sky isn't falling-- it never has been, and it never will."

Review Quotes

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"An inspiring read... Just Beyond The Light is undoubtedly essential reading for every metalhead, but anyone can relate to Blythe's struggles and aspirations, and benefit from and appreciate his insights and efforts on making peace with one's self."--Geeks of Doom

"Metal frontman Randy Blythe has shed his demons, at least for now, and you can too. That's his message. But don't think it'll be easy. Whether surfing, belting out lyrics, or staying sober, Blythe attacks life swinging--there's no other way--and finds light and beauty. Perceptive, profoundly moral, and heartachingly honest, he tells stories in Just Beyond the Light that not only move and entertain us, they just might make us better people."--Dean King, nationally best-selling author of "Skeletons on the Zahara" and "Guardians of the Valley"

"Part memoir, part philosophy, all page-turner, Just Beyond the Light gives a fascinating and surprisingly uplifting glimpse into the mind of a heavy metal icon."--Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of "Empire of the Vampire"

"Unnervingly raw and honest, this book is timeless wisdom that was earned the hard way."--Mark Manson, author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"

"A rousing self-contemplation from a man who has lived it and yes, finally and exhaustingly, learned from it all. I know well of the things Randy writes about in Just Beyond the Light, and he articulates so well the trip from the darkness."--Duff McKagan, Guns N' Roses, author of "It's So Easy" and "How To Be a Man"

"If you've ever wanted to take a road trip with Randy Blythe--and who wouldn't?--here's your chance. Just Beyond the Light is a fascinating exploration of life's biggest questions that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, as smart as it is heartfelt, as profound as it is unpretentious--just absolutely shot through with generosity of spirit and the rarest kind of intellectual honesty. Followers of the music and of Blythe's first book won't be surprised at what great company he makes, but fresh fans are in for a special treat, set to discover the restless, funny, questing, heavy metal Geoff Dyer they didn't know they needed. I loved this book."--Catherine Baab-Muguira, author of "Poe for Your Problems"

About the Author

D. Randall Blythe is a writer, photographer, actor, and musician best known for fronting the metal band Lamb of God. He is also the author of Dark Days. He lives in Richmond, VA.