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Deep beneath the Egyptian sands, an ancient and evil song written in hieroglyphics is discovered in the long lost and buried pyramid of the demonic pharaoh, Aknaseth. It is written, that if this song is performed for the world to hear, it will unleash the Apocalypse upon the world of man Satan will reign and grant immortality to the chosen. With the help of abominable Egyptologist, Helmut Hartkopff, nihilistic multibillionaire, Festus Baustone the Third will do whatever it takes to bring the song to life at any cost- even if his only daughter is to be sacrificed. Kirk Vaisto, dubbed the God of Guitar by his millions of fans, soon finds himself caught between the forces of divine good and monumental evil. Vaisto begins a musical journey that takes him from an unholy chapter in ancient Egyptian history to the very remains of the Holy Cross, to the concert stage, and beyond all this, to the very edge of Hell itself. Will Kirk give the performance of a lifetime and either deliver our world from evil or will he annihilate us all with the stroke of his hand? What will happen when Kirk Vasito strikes The Armageddon Chord?
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Death metal guitarist Wagner (of bands Broken Hope and Lupara) debuts with a highly entertaining, albeit predictable, blend of heavy metal and hardcore horror. Festus Baustone III, a morally bankrupt billionaire secretly suffering from terminal cancer, hires archeologists to uncover musical hieroglyphs that, if correctly translated, could ignite apocalypse. The dying tycoon then sets out to find a guitarist who can literally raise Hell on Earth and wipe the world clean. Kirk Vaisto is just finishing up his latest solo album when his agent manipulates him into taking Baustone's offer, and soon the virtuoso rock guitarist finds himself at the center of a conspiracy with the spiritual future of humankind at stake. Electrified by breakneck pacing, a cast of over-the-top characters (a deformed Nazi Egyptologist, a self-obsessed frontman, a stigmatic priest, etc.), and memorable lines like.The power of the riff compels you. This thriller neatly exploits the considerable shared fanbase of apocalyptic fiction and Apocalyptica.. (Sept.) --Publishers Weekly

Jeremy Wagner is an up-and-coming voice in the realm of horror fiction. His talent shines through this debut novel, and I can't wait to see what his next offering will be. A real page-turner The Armageddon Chord strikes just the right note! --Yasmine Galenorn, NY Times and USA Best Selling Author

The Armageddon Chord is the debut novel from music industry veteran, Jeremy Wagner. Combining the world of heavy metal with malevolent supernatural forces Wagner has created quite a fantastic read. The story line revolves around the discovery of an ancient Egyptian song written in Hieroglyphics that if played in its entirety will unleash Hell on earth, ushering in Armageddon. The ensuing struggle between those who wish to bring about the apocalypse and a world famous heavy metal guitar player drive the story along creating a riveting thriller that is sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the very end. The unique blending of ancient history, religion and heavy metal make this book unlike any others I have read. The characters are well developed and more than believable and the intricate details and descriptions are exceptional. As someone who has been in and around the music business for years now, I found the attention to detail to be not only incredibly accurate, but essential to the credibility of the story as a whole. There are many different worlds colliding in this story and never once does it become confusing or convoluted; everything flows beautifully. At the end of the day I think if you're a reader of horror or fiction novels or if you're a musician, then The Armageddon Chord will be right up your alley. I know it kept me up turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. Check this one out, you won t regret it. --From Bruce Moore, Pure Grain Audio.com

August 2011
ISBN: 9780983129776
Trade Paperback 6x9
Pages: 254
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: $5.29
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#4 Best Seller Barnes & Noble >Books
#16 Amazon Best Sellers>Horror​​