Alice Cooper, Angela Gossow, Black Sabbath
Sam Dunn is a 30-year old anthropologist who wrote his graduate thesis on the plight of Guatemalan refugees. Recenly he has decided to study the plight of a different culture, one he has been a part o...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 23, 2006
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April 9, 2008This is one of my favorite documentaries, not only because I'm a metalhead myself, but because it gives true insight into a large global cultural movement. That this movie was helmed by an anthropologist metalhead increased this full perspective of its subjects. Sam Dunn asks int...( read more)
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February 20, 2007A very good documentary delving into the history of the metal genre and culture surrounding it. Certainly something to watch if you're a music fan.
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February 3, 2007Very nice! I ran into this one by accident, and i was well impressed by it. It shows an objective, well centered perspective of the metal scene and its cultural aspects.
Though it was clearly a hard-working, patient project, i wouldn't mind doing it anytime!
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October 17, 2009This movie Is A Good Way To Show And Anserw's You're Question "What Started Metal" It's Like A Guide To Metal But In A Movie lol. I Just Hated The Fact That Slaputs(Hate Those Fags!) Was In It lol. But I LOVED IT! When They Interviewed(not really intervied half of the BM bands i ...( read more)
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October 4, 2009If you want a detailed history of metal and all of it's sub-genres, look no further. This is definately the perfect solution. A very in-depth and detailed documentary, definately recommended for all the metal-heads out there.
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May 25, 2009Probably the most informative documentary out there about the monster that is metal. Great interviews, performances and LEMMY!
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Critic Reviews
April 21, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
April 14, 2006
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Acts not as the window for the outsider into the spectacle of heavy metal music, as the filmmakers proclaim it to be, but an unprovoked fan's defense for liking what he likes full review
April 13, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Full of splendid social and psychological insights. full review
February 24, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
The idea of looking at the music from the perspective of a fan, and plugging it full of interviews with rock idols, is clearly a winner. full review
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