Global Metal (2008)

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• Jeff "

  
  An awesome follow up to Metal a Headbanger's Journey. This film follows metalhead Sam Dunn while he discovers the impact of the globalization of metal and how many countries have their own unique twist on the Metal genre. In this documentary, we get a taste on Metal Culture in… More
  An awesome follow up to Metal a Headbanger's Journey. This film follows metalhead Sam Dunn while he discovers the impact of the globalization of metal and how many countries have their own unique twist on the Metal genre. In this documentary, we get a taste on Metal Culture in different parts of the world. Sam Dunn has done a great job at exploring and documenting the Metal culture around the globe. Not only does he do a great job, but he sheds a light at various form,s of metal that most metalheads ignore. Ever since I've seen this film I've bee listening to a few bands documented in this documentary.The film shows an aspect of what the music represents for most people in other countries, most notably Arab countries. Metal music has been banned and frowned upon in Muslim countries, and we get to see how metalheads cope with that in this documentary. Sam Dunn has crafted another amazing film with Global Metal, and it's my understanding that we are one metal nation, this film gives us a taste of the long lasting brotherhood that Metal has brought us. As a diehard metalhead myself, I've always felt like I was alone, that I was the only one to love Metal, but with Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and it's follow up, Global Metal, Iam not alone. Outsiders will never understand why metal music is grand to us, they'll dismiss it, and make fun of us in the process. But I can tell you that it represents the release of freedom, it helps you forget the bullshit of everyday life and makes you feel empowered. Global Metal takes us on a journey into the world impact of Heavy Metal music. Definitely an amazing follow up the Metal: A Headbanger's Journey. This film does a great job and showing the different types of fan bases in the metal genre, not a film to miss if you love metal.

• Michael S

  
  Excellent documentary exploring Heavy Metal music around the globe... making an army of fans and an impact within cultures and religions that you wouldn't expect. The film will make Metalheads of the western world appreciate their freedoms while at the same time will (in my… More
  Excellent documentary exploring Heavy Metal music around the globe... making an army of fans and an impact within cultures and religions that you wouldn't expect. The film will make Metalheads of the western world appreciate their freedoms while at the same time will (in my opinion) give those not into metal a greater appreciation for the genre. From the creators of "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey."

• Bannan i

  
  After watching Metal: A Headbanger's Journey I was quite impressed...knowing that metal was developed from various things...and thusly I had to check out this one 'cause as Dunn explains he had a lot of emails post Metal and realized that the outreaches of such a genre...is… More
  After watching Metal: A Headbanger's Journey I was quite impressed...knowing that metal was developed from various things...and thusly I had to check out this one 'cause as Dunn explains he had a lot of emails post Metal and realized that the outreaches of such a genre...is pretty far. Especially, with how the various countries needed it for their own liberation, expression and relief of oppression. I had no idea that it went that far. This was a very informative and interesting documentary. Dunn and McFayden do it again! Anthropology rocks. Lol. Review, TBC.

• Emily A

  
  I really loved the subject matter and execution of Global Metal. It was so interesting to see how malleable the singular sound of metal can be, and how different cultures can appropriate it and express thier unique worldview with it. I was especially interested to see Middle Eastern… More
  I really loved the subject matter and execution of Global Metal. It was so interesting to see how malleable the singular sound of metal can be, and how different cultures can appropriate it and express thier unique worldview with it. I was especially interested to see Middle Eastern metal and the dark places from whence the music comes. In a part of the world where people walk down the street and blow themselves up, demons aren't exactly the imagery that scares you. Brazillian metal was also interesting to see explored, and I thought it was interesting that traditional instruments from any culture can be incorporated into the music without compromising any of its heaviness or scariness. I've always been aware of the camaraderie between metalheads, but it was especially nice to see that this rapport crosses borders and goes global.

• Anastasia B

  
  Very good, very informative, and for sure a must-see for all Metal fans, anyplace they may come from! It's VERY interesting to see how the metal sound shifts and changes from Brazil to China, from Japan to U.S.A., and from Britain to Israel, all around the globe, in places you… More
  Very good, very informative, and for sure a must-see for all Metal fans, anyplace they may come from! It's VERY interesting to see how the metal sound shifts and changes from Brazil to China, from Japan to U.S.A., and from Britain to Israel, all around the globe, in places you thought sure there can't be anyone interested in playing heavy guitar riffs!

• Lee K

  
  Like another poster to this film said it wasn't as good as metal a headbangers journey, however it was quite an interesting documentary pertaining to all the countries out there in our world that surprisingly wave their fists up in the air and flash the occasional devil with his… More
  Like another poster to this film said it wasn't as good as metal a headbangers journey, however it was quite an interesting documentary pertaining to all the countries out there in our world that surprisingly wave their fists up in the air and flash the occasional devil with his horns hand sign, metal studs and bullet belts all the trinkets tht come with being a hard metal fan. India surprised me the most with their religious beliefs and so forth, didnt strike me as having a huge metal base, however they do, worth a watch

• Wu C

  
  Pretty much the same as the first one. My friend worked on this one here in Toronto.

• Christopher B

  
  I really liked the first doc, but this one is amazing. Showing metalheads around the world is a fantastic idea, plus the viewer is given insight into some countries he/she may have never looked into themselves. One of the things I love most about both these documentaries is rather… More
  I really liked the first doc, but this one is amazing. Showing metalheads around the world is a fantastic idea, plus the viewer is given insight into some countries he/she may have never looked into themselves. One of the things I love most about both these documentaries is rather than choose the outrageous or over the top people to showcase (which would be the easy choice) the filmmakers interview what seem to be genuinely nice people who are well spoken and seemingly intelligent. Granted, I love Heavy Metal Parking Lot, but it's great to hear how metal affects folks around the globe. A great doc that fans and non-fans of metal should enjoy.

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