Holding My Breath
by Chuck Billy, Dave Erickson, Randy Blythe, Rob Halford
Publisher
Permuted Press
Publication
Nov 10, 2026
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
$28.99
Dimensions
5.5 x 8.25 in
ISBN
979-8895657690
ASIN
B0GVZ4TFVM
Pages
224
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Biographies & MemoirsGeneral Nonfiction
Rights Sold
🌍 World Wide Rights Available
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| Publisher | Post Hill Press |
| Publication | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 979-8895657690 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Age | 18 - 99 |
| Price | $28.99 |
Categories
Biographies & MemoirsGeneral Nonfiction
Holding My Breath
by Chuck Billy, Dave Erickson, Randy Blythe, Rob Halford
Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy is the raw, inspiring memoir of Testament’s legendary frontman, chronicling his stubborn roots in a Native American and Mexican-American family, his rise through the explosive Bay Area thrash metal scene, and his defiant battle against cancer—complete with spiritual healings, the iconic Thrash of the Titans benefit that revived the genre, and the unbreakable will that turned a near-death diagnosis into a triumphant second act of life, music, and brotherhood.
From the relentless stages of Bay Area thrash metal to the brink of death and back, Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy is the unflinching memoir of Testament’s iconic frontman. Raised in a resilient Native American and Mexican-American family, Chuck Billy forged his path through rebellion, raw talent, and unbreakable stubbornness—becoming the powerful voice behind one of thrash’s most enduring bands. But at thirty-eight, a devastating cancer diagnosis threatened to silence him forever. With the fierce support of the metal community—including the legendary Thrash of the Titans benefit that rallied old rivals and reignited brotherhood—Chuck faced grueling treatments, profound spiritual journeys, and the fight of his life.
This is the story of a man who refused to let go, discovering that true strength comes not just from holding your breath until the world bends, but from learning to breathe again—stronger, wiser, and surrounded by family, both blood and chosen. A raw testament to survival, music, and the unbreakable bonds that define a life in metal.
From the relentless stages of Bay Area thrash metal to the brink of death and back, Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy is the unflinching memoir of Testament’s iconic frontman. Raised in a resilient Native American and Mexican-American family, Chuck Billy forged his path through rebellion, raw talent, and unbreakable stubbornness—becoming the powerful voice behind one of thrash’s most enduring bands. But at thirty-eight, a devastating cancer diagnosis threatened to silence him forever. With the fierce support of the metal community—including the legendary Thrash of the Titans benefit that rallied old rivals and reignited brotherhood—Chuck faced grueling treatments, profound spiritual journeys, and the fight of his life.
This is the story of a man who refused to let go, discovering that true strength comes not just from holding your breath until the world bends, but from learning to breathe again—stronger, wiser, and surrounded by family, both blood and chosen. A raw testament to survival, music, and the unbreakable bonds that define a life in metal.
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