Metal: A Headbanger's Journey(2005)
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey 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.
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) is a documentary and music film directed by Sam Dunn, released on September 14, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya and Gavin Baddeley. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 176 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Dunn
- Writers:
- Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn, Jessica Joy Wise
- Producers:
- Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen
- Cinematographer:
- Brendan Steacy
- Production:
- Banger Productions, Seville Pictures, 235 Films, Chum Television
- Status:
- Released
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) Trailer
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Dunn
as Self
Chris Adler
as Self
Tom Araya
as Self
- Gavin Baddeley
Gavin Baddeley
as Self
- Blasphemer
Blasphemer
as Self
Randy Blythe
as Self
Alice Cooper
as Self
Pamela Des Barres
as Self
Bruce Dickinson
as Self
Ronnie James Dio
as Self
Malcolm Dome
as Self
George Fisher
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sam Dunn, written by Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn and Jessica Joy Wise, produced by Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen.
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 176 ratings.
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Metal: A Headbanger's Journey online?
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
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The main cast of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) includes Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley and Blasphemer. 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 Metal: A Headbanger's Journey released?
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey was released on September 14, 2005 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey worth watching?
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 176 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.
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