As the Palaces Burn

2014

2h 0m

Documentary

Music

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81%

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16 Reviews

89%

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100+ Ratings

Filmmaker Don Argott follows heavy metal fans as they follow Lamb of God on tour.

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

As the Palaces Burn is a documentary on the heavy metal band Lamb of God, and obviously a must for their fans.

Jan 2, 2018

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Even if you hate the music, there's much here to impress.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2014

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

Don Argott's documentary about the heavy-metal band Lamb of God would have been a conventional rock doc if it had not been for a tragic incident at one of the band's concerts in Prague in 2010.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Tom Watson

CineVue

Metal music may remain a stigmatised subculture, but As the Palaces Burn proves that there's more tender humanity coursing through its artists and supporters than what the stereotypes imply.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 8, 2019

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Jeremy Aspinall

Radio Times

[A] watchable fly-on-the-wall documentary.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Henry Northmore

The List

For fans of Lamb of God, or metal in general, this is essential viewing.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 27, 2014

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paul s

This totally unique documentary originally sought to follow Lamb of God on a world tour to tell the story of their fans and their band, but it was abruptly derailed when the lead singer was charged with manslaughter over the death of a fan in Czech Republic. It was a harrowing and unexpected curve ball that hit them while they were having a great time touring. I must say that I would have enjoyed this even if they never ran into the troubling circumstances. I also thought the twist of fate that their lead singer, Randy, had to endure was harrowing and riveting. I don't want to spoil it, but it told a great story and I'm really glad I watched it. I could totally see myself watching this again some day.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A rote if a tad fulfilling doc that shows heavy metal as a universal language that can overcome personal demons. It also shows the power to unite. It's alright.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Wow. Great documentary about the band and the focus on the legal processes with Randy Blythe in the Czech Republic. I suggest this for anyone and everyone. Might change your preconceived notions about metal artists.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

What starts out fairly rudimentary becomes something wholly gripping.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Great story. Average documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Thus continues my theory that metal bands are the all-around nicest people in the world. Solid doc. Really glad things worked out for them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Don Argott follows heavy metal fans as they follow Lamb of God on tour.

Director: Don Argott
Producer: Sheena M. Joyce
Production Co: 9.14 Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 8, 2017
Runtime: 2h 0m