Global Metal(2008)
Global Metal Synopsis
In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey through Asia, South America and the Middle East as he explores the underbelly of the world's emerging extreme music scenes; from Indonesian death metal to Chinese black metal to Iranian thrash metal. GLOBAL METAL reveals a worldwide community of metalheads who aren't just absorbing metal from the West - they're transforming it - creating a new form of cultural expression in societies dominated by conflict, corruption and mass-consumerism.
Global Metal (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Sam Dunn, released on June 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Dunn
- Writers:
- Sam Dunn
- Producers:
- Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn
- Production:
- Banger Productions
- Status:
- Released
Global Metal (2008) Trailer
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Global Metal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Dunn
as Himself
Rafael Bittencourt
as Himself
Bruce Dickinson
as Himself
Adrian Smith
as Himself
Dave Murray
as Himself
Max Cavalera
as Himself
Tom Araya
as Himself
Kerry King
as Himself
Lars Ulrich
as Himself
- Mark "Barney" Greenway
Mark "Barney" Greenway
as Himself
Marty Friedman
as Himself
YOSHIKI
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Sam Dunn, written by Sam Dunn, produced by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn.
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Global Metal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 79 ratings.
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Global Metal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Global Metal online?
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Who stars in Global Metal?
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The main cast of Global Metal (2008) includes Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith and Dave Murray. The film was directed by Sam Dunn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Global Metal released?
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Global Metal was released on June 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Global Metal worth watching?
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Global Metal (2008) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Global Metal?
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