Small Victories: The True Story of Faith No More

When I first heard about this Faith No More biography, I wasn't sure what to think. However, I must give credit where it's due; it's a quality piece. The author has clearly done his research, and it shows. It provided me with more than a few revelations, and I'm in the band. – Bill Gould, Faith No More

Small Victories: The True Story of Faith No More is the definitive biography of one of the late twentieth century's most intriguing bands. Written with the participation of the group's key members, it recounts how such a diverse group formed, thrived, and eventually fractured, and how Faith No More helped redefine rock, metal, and alternative music.

The book chronicles the creative and personal tensions that both defined and fuelled the band, meticulously examining their beginnings in San Francisco's post-punk landscape. It also charts the factors behind the group's ascent to MTV-era stardom. Small Victories strips away the mythology and misinformation surrounding their misanthropic masterpiece, Angel Dust, explores the reasons behind the frequent hiring and firing of band members, and traces the band's unraveling in the mid-1990s. Furthermore, it examines their breakup and hiatus, explores their unwelcome legacy as nu-metal godfathers, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at their rebirth.

Based on meticulous research and hundreds of interviews with current and former band members and other key figures, Small Victories combines a fan's passion with a reporter's sharp insight.