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One of my all time favorite documentaries.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/10/19
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It doesn't really offer a lot of new info for the initiated or the scientifically in-depth anthropological analysis it seems to think it does, yet remains an interesting film boosted by great talking heads such as Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie James Dio, Dee Snider, Rob Zombie, Geddy Lee and Alice Cooper. It's their reflections on topics such as artistic expression, metal music, audience-artist connection, entertainment, heavy metal culture, censorship and more that stand out from the narrative.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/11/23
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paul s
To me, Sam Dunn is the unofficial king of Heavy Metal documentaries. I suspect that this was put together from extra footage from his Metal Evolution series which is also very good. As a metal fan, I can't get enough of Sam's movies and work. I can't state enough about how much I enjoy the quality of this work.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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A definitive look into the Heavy Metal Tribe. Features cool interviews with bands, fans, and insiders. The critics who take issue with this movie do so because they can't fathom a documentary made by people who actually like their subject matter. If you like heavy metal, this is a must see. If you're interested in heavy metal, this is where you should start. Should be viewed in conjunction with Banger's "Metal Evolution".
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/09/23
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Being a lifelong heavy metal fan, obviously this documentary was going to be right up my alley. This is THE film I would show someone who does not understand the music of heavy metal or the culture that supports it. It is almost as if you were going to teach a class on heavy metal this is what you would use for your course outline. But by no means is this a boring academic study of metal music. This is for my money, the best music documentary that I have seen. There is not one part of this entire movie that I do not enjoy, and I have watched it numerous times from start to finish, and it never gets old or boring. It is a real fresh look at heavy metal music and culture. Sam Dunn really focuses on the culture of the metal scene, and why fans are so drawn to it. But he also gets into detail about how this music came about, its origins and how its been changed throughout the years. Going through subgenres of metal, which there are many, and really explaining what the difference is, and why they are different. But like I said, it is not a boring teaching lesson at all, it is spectacular, and to the non metal fan this would be a perfect place to start if you were trying to understand this music, and why people love it so much. He has great interviews with all the key players in just about every sub genre of heavy metal. And they each deliver with their unique perspective on the music and culture. From Lemmy of Motorhead to Lamb of God this documentary really includes everyone. Dunn even gets in a segment on Norwegian Black Metal, as he travels around the world he makes a stop in the home of satanic black metal to interview some of the key figures in the sub genre. Maybe the best and most disturbing interview of the entire movie comes from Ghal of Gorgortoh. You can feel the tension and awkwardness through the interview as Dunn asks him about black metal and his love for Satan, its outstanding journalism. As a metal fan I know how huge of a following the music has, but you can come away from this movie really seeing that this is not just a bunch of crazy teenagers listening to people screaming on stage. This music is beautiful and filled with emotion. And the people who are involved with it, live and die with heavy metal music. This documentary is refreshing because its not the same old played out answers that most artists give to the media. They know Sam Dunn is a true metal head and you can tell they respect him for it and are going to be honest with him, he gets the most out of them. You can feel the passion for the subject he is covering. A great documentary, I highly recommend it not just to metal fans, but to fans of all music.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
01/14/23
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Audience Member
Being a lifelong heavy metal fan, obviously this documentary was going to be right up my alley. This is THE film I would show someone who does not understand the music of heavy metal or the culture that supports it. It is almost as if you were going to teach a class on heavy metal this is what you would use for your course outline. But by no means is this a boring academic study of metal music. This is for my money, the best music documentary that I have seen. There is not one part of this entire movie that I do not enjoy, and I have watched it numerous times from start to finish, and it never gets old or boring. It is a real fresh look at heavy metal music and culture. Sam Dunn really focuses on the culture of the metal scene, and why fans are so drawn to it. But he also gets into detail about how this music came about, its origins and how its been changed throughout the years. Going through subgenres of metal, which there are many, and really explaining what the difference is, and why they are different. But like I said, it is not a boring teaching lesson at all, it is spectacular, and to the non metal fan this would be a perfect place to start if you were trying to understand this music, and why people love it so much. He has great interviews with all the key players in just about every sub genre of heavy metal. And they each deliver with their unique perspective on the music and culture. From Lemmy of Motorhead to Lamb of God this documentary really includes everyone. Dunn even gets in a segment on Norwegian Black Metal, as he travels around the world he makes a stop in the home of satanic black metal to interview some of the key figures in the sub genre. Maybe the best and most disturbing interview of the entire movie comes from Ghal of Gorgortoh. You can feel the tension and awkwardness through the interview as Dunn asks him about black metal and his love for Satan, its outstanding journalism. As a metal fan I know how huge of a following the music has, but you can come away from this movie really seeing that this is not just a bunch of crazy teenagers listening to people screaming on stage. This music is beautiful and filled with emotion. And the people who are involved with it, live and die with heavy metal music. This documentary is refreshing because its not the same old played out answers that most artists give to the media. They know Sam Dunn is a true metal head and you can tell they respect him for it and are going to be honest with him, he gets the most out of them. You can feel the passion for the subject he is covering. A great documentary, I highly recommend it not just to metal fans, but to fans of all music.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
02/03/23
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