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Heavy Metal Britannia (2010)

2010-03-07 · 1h 30m · EN
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Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

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Glenn TiptonGlenn TiptonHimselfRob HalfordRob HalfordHimselfBrian TatlerBrian TatlerHimselfJon LordJon LordHimselfMalcolm DomeMalcolm DomeSelfBill WardBill WardHimselfDave DaviesDave DaviesHimselfIan GillanIan GillanHimselfNeal KayNeal KayHimselfSteve BroughtonSteve BroughtonHimselfEdgar BroughtonEdgar BroughtonHimselfBruce DickinsonBruce DickinsonSelf

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What is Heavy Metal Britannia about?

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

How long is Heavy Metal Britannia?

Heavy Metal Britannia has a runtime of 90 minutes.