Metal: A Headbanger's Journey poster

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

20051h 31mDocumentary · Music
directed by Sam Dunndirected by Jessica Joy Wisedirected by Scot McFadyen
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7.6 / 10
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8 / 10
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73 / 100
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90%

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Synopsis

The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

Cast

Sam Dunn·Self
Chris Adler·Self
Tom Araya·Self
Gavin Baddeley·Self
Blasphemer·Self
Randy Blythe·Self
Alice Cooper·Self
Pamela Des Barres·Self
Bruce Dickinson·Self
Ronnie James Dio·Self