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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Wed, Sep 14, 2005
  • Documentary
  • Music
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Jun 21, 2006
CA
  • In CinemasWed, Sep 14, 2005
FR
  • In CinemasTue, Jun 20, 2006
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Jun 1, 2006
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Sam Dunn
    Sam Dunn
    as Self
  • Chris Adler
    Chris Adler
    as Self
  • Tom Araya
    Tom Araya
    as Self
  • G
    Gavin Baddeley
    as Self
  • B
    Blasphemer
    as Self
  • Randy Blythe
    Randy Blythe
    as Self
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