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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)

R · 2005-09-14 · 1h 31m · EN
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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.

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Scot McFadyenDirector, WriterSam DunnDirector, WriterJessica Joy WiseDirector, Writer

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Sam DunnSam DunnSelfChris AdlerChris AdlerSelfTom ArayaTom ArayaSelfGavin BaddeleyGavin BaddeleySelfBlasphemerBlasphemerSelfRandy BlytheRandy BlytheSelfAlice CooperAlice CooperSelfPamela Des BarresPamela Des BarresSelfBruce DickinsonBruce DickinsonSelfRonnie James DioRonnie James DioSelfMalcolm DomeMalcolm DomeSelfGeorge FisherGeorge FisherSelf

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Woman directorMusicAnthropologyHeavy metalMusic festival

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Frequently asked questions about Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

What is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey about?

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.

How long is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey has a runtime of 91 minutes.