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Subgenre Sampler

 
Breaking a MonsterBreaking a Monster (2015)
Dir. Luke Meyer
Chronicle of the break–out year of the black heavy metal band "Unlocking the Truth" that follows 13–year–old members Alec Atkins,…
DeathgasmDeathgasm (2015)
Dir. Jason Lei Howden
Feat. Milo Cawthorne, Kimberley Crossman, James Blake
Bloody–minded Kiwi horror–comedy has two teenage metal fans stirring up trouble in small–town New Zealand when they accidentally…
I Am ThorI Am Thor (2015) Recommended
Dir. Ryan Wise
A spiritual cousin to THE STORY OF ANVIL, this is another endearing tale from the fringes of the "heavy metal" music scene, this time charting the…
Metal Evolution (TV Series)Metal Evolution (TV Series) (2012)
Dir. Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn
The makers of METAL: A HEADBANGER'S JOURNEY delve into a the history of heavy metal and hard rock, using the “Heavy Metal Family Tree” as a…
Foo Fighters: Back and ForthFoo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
Dir. James Moll
Chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters, from the band's first cassette demos – recorded when Dave Grohl was still Nirvana's…
Last Days HereLast Days Here (2011) Recommended
Dir. Demian Fenton, Don Argott
Bobby Liebling, the one–time frontman of seminal 70s hard–rock group 'Pentagram' is tracked down 30 years later by a young metalhead…
Classic Albums - Black Sabbath Classic Albums - Black Sabbath (Paranoid) (2010)
Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators. Generously…
HesherHesher (2010)
Dir. Spencer Susser
Feat. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Devin Brochu
Cruel comedy as black as the tee–shirt of its stringy–haired, metal–loving, borderline–sociopath titular character, who…
LemmyLemmy (2010) Recommended
Dir. Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski
Lemmy Kilmister, lead singer of classic UK metal band 'Motorhead', is here deified as the "Godfather of Metal" and quintessential rock 'n' roll icon…
Anvil: The Story of AnvilAnvil: The Story of Anvil (2008) Aro Favourite
Dir. Sacha Gervasi
Not a mock–umentary as you might suspect, but just as amusing and vital as the iconic parody SPINAL TAP, this tells the…
Dark FloorsDark Floors (2008)
Dir. Pete Riski
Feat. Skye Bennett, Philip Bretherton, William Hope
Cult horror focused on a man and his autistic daughter trying to escape a hospital full of fiends from another world. Typical B–grade…
Global Metal Global Metal (2008)
Intriguing music doco, presented by metaller and anthropologist Sam Dunn, delving into the sub–culture of metal heads around the world and the…
Metal ManiaMetal Mania (2008)
Music doco that takes the microphone backstage to some of the greatest metal acts of the last fifty years, including Kiss, Angus Young, Motley Crue,…
American HardcoreAmerican Hardcore (2007)
Dir. Paul Rachman
Rugged, warts and all restrospective of America’s British punk spinoff looks back on the warpath of bands such as Minor Threat, Black Flag and Dead…
Kurt Cobain - About a SonKurt Cobain - About a Son (2006)
Dir. AJ Schnack
Elegiac, moving documentary on Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain takes an appositely nonconformist approach to his unusual life and times. Based on…
Metalocalypse (TV Series)Metalocalypse (TV Series) (2006-2013) Recommended
Vicious metal–inspired satire details the exploits of Dethlok, a mega–successful heavy metal band partial to a little violence, revolt,…
Tenacious D in the Pick of DestinyTenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006) Aro Favourite
Dir. Liam Lynch
Feat. Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Ben Stiller
Comic chums Jack Black and Kyle Gass parade their mock–rock star alter–egos in a feature length adventure and prove there to be a number…
AC/DC - Family JewelsAC/DC - Family Jewels (2005) Recommended
The ultimate collection of music–video and live treasures by Australian hard–rockers AC/DC, featuring their maniacal frontmen Bon Scott…
Heavy Metal: Louder Than LifeHeavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2005) Recommended
Dir. Dick Carruthers
Definitely the most complete document to date on the musical phenomenon of 'heavy metal', in which dir. Carruthers marshalls an unrivalled lineup of…
Metal: A Headbanger's JourneyMetal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) Recommended
Dir. Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise
Sharply humorous look at the world of Heavy Metal, treating the musical subject as a subculture of its own, transcending the stereotypes and clichés…
Classic Albums - MotorheadClassic Albums - Motorhead (2004)
Motorhead's "Ace of Spades" album is deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
Metallica - Some Kind of MonsterMetallica - Some Kind of Monster (2004) Aro Favourite
Dir. Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
A compulsive documentary spectacle concerning the years of crisis (2001–2003) for Heavy Metal group "Metallica" as they grappled with internal…
The History of Iron Maiden Part 1: The Early YearsThe History of Iron Maiden Part 1: The Early Years (2004)
For Maiden fans this is a double–disc treasure trove of live material alongside a feature length documentary, all focusing on the wildly…
ThunderstruckThunderstruck (2004)
Dir. Darren Ashton
Feat. Sam Worthington
Bittersweet comedy has a group of young heavy–metal musicians make a pact to reunite, should one of them die, so as to bury the body next to…
Blindspott - The Story So FarBlindspott - The Story So Far (2003)
Alternative hardrock group Blindspott present music–videos, backstage footage, interviews and other miscellania. Tracklisting: 1. The…
Iron Maiden - Visions of the BeastIron Maiden - Visions of the Beast (2003)
The complete music–videos of the iconic English heavy metal group of the 1980s, over two discs. Includes bonus material, promos and…
Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin (2003) Recommended
A suitably mammoth compilation of live footage from Led Zepp's heyday. The following performances feature: Royal Albert Hall (1970), Madison…
My Dad The Rock Star (TV Series)My Dad The Rock Star (TV Series) (2003)
Animated Nickelodeon series centred around a close replica of that living–breathing cartoon: Gene Simmons of the rock group 'Kiss'. Rock…
Classic Albums - Deep PurpleClassic Albums - Deep Purple (Machine Head) (2002) Recommended
Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
Classic Albums - Def LeppardClassic Albums - Def Leppard (Hysteria) (2002)
Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Def Leppard's "Hysteria" album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
Motorhead - The Best of MotorheadMotorhead - The Best of Motorhead (2002)
Feat. Lemmy
A commendable swag of music promos from influential and hilariously OTT hard rock group, Motorhead, dating from 1979 up to more recent…
Classic Albums - Iron MaidenClassic Albums - Iron Maiden (2001)
Dir. Tim Kirkby
Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key…
Classic Albums - MetallicaClassic Albums - Metallica (2001) Aro Favourite
Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Metallica's 'Metallica' album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story (2001)
Dir. Robert Mandel
Of interest to fans of the British heavy metallers who hit the big time in the 1980s, and anyone else who had ‘Pyromania’ or…
Linkin Park - Frat Party at the Pankake FestivalLinkin Park - Frat Party at the Pankake Festival (2001)
Features the tracks: One Step Closer To You, Crawling, In The End, Papercut (European Version), Points Of Authority (European Version).
Smashing Pumpkins 1991-2000Smashing Pumpkins 1991-2000 (2001)
Dir. Various
Features the following music videos: Siva, Rhinoceros, Cherub Rock, Today, Disarm, Rocket, Bullet With Butterfly Wings, 1979, Zero, Tonight, Tonight,…
Metallica - S & MMetallica - S & M (2000)
Dir. Wayne Isham
Michael Kamen directs the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in an epic accompaniment for heavy–metal gods Metallica. Songs include: The Ecstasy…
Family Values - Fall Tour '98Family Values - Fall Tour '98 (1999)
Dir. Joe Friday
Rock tour features the following tracks: Limp Bizkit – Jump Around, Ice Cube – F**K Dying, Orgy – Revival, Korn – Blind, Korn…
Girl (1999)
Dir. Jonathan Kahn
Feat. Dominique Swain
Hybrid of the teen–flick with grunge–rock movie, starring Dominique Swain (LOLITA) as a brainy virgin who decides to fall in with some…
Hype!Hype! (1996) Recommended
Dir. Doug Pray
Absorbing document of the evolution of the Seattle grunge–music 'scene' from its genesis in the early '80s. Reflected in the ambiguous light of…
Slayer - Live IntrusionSlayer - Live Intrusion (1995)
Speed–metal kings are caught in action in Arizona. Includes other tour and off–the–road footage.
GiftGift (1993)
Dir. Perry Farrell, Casy Niccoli
Bizarre love story with a porn aesthetic fleshes out what is ostensibly a lurid promotional film for grunge phenomenon 'Jane's Addiction'. Ice T and…
Black Sabbath Vol. 1Black Sabbath Vol. 1 (1992)
Dir. Martin Baker
Hard rock pioneers in their Ozzy Osbourne phase (1971–77).
Black Sabbath Vol. 2 (1992)
Dir. Martin Baker
Hard rock pioneers in their post–Ozzy Osbourne phase (1978 – 1992).
Metallica - A Year and a Half in the Life of (1992)
Dir. Adam Dubin
Mammoth two tape documentary covering 9 months of Metallica recording and 9 months on the road in 1991–92.
Return of Spinal Tap, TheReturn of Spinal Tap, The (A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out) (1992)
Dir. Jim Di Bergi
Feat. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
Follow–up mockumentary to the beloved THIS IS SPINAL TAP, following the band on a sad final tour of the USA to promote their album Smell the…
Year Punk Broke, The (1991)
Music, interviews and goofing around from the 1991 European tour of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr, Babes in Toyland. and others.
Soundgarden - Louder than LoveSoundgarden - Louder than Love (1990)
Compilation of live footage and video clips from the seminal (though now–defunct) Seattle heavies.
Black RosesBlack Roses (1988)
Dir. John Fasano
Feat. John Martin, Ken Swafford, Julie Adams
Heavy metal horror riffing gleefully on the satanic panic of the era, with a high school teacher suspecting that a metal band touring to his small…
Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal YearsDecline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years (1988) Recommended
Dir. Penelope Spheeris
Feat. Lemmy , Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth
Affectionate tribute to heavy–metal music, the musicians and the culture. The seen–it–all anecdotes of Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne and…
Trick or TreatTrick or Treat (1986)
Dir. Charles Martin Smith
Feat. Marc Price, Tony Fields, Ozzy Osbourne
High–school bullying prompts mournful teen Marc Price to conjure his recently–deceased heavy–metal idol (Tony Fields) back to life…
Comic Strip Presents: Bad News Tour (1983) / A Fistful of Travellers' ChequesComic Strip Presents: Bad News Tour (1983) / A Fistful of Travellers' Cheques (1984) Aro Favourite
Dir. Sandy Johnson, Adrian Edmondson
Feat. Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Dawn French
Excellent 'Comic Strip' double bill that teams up Adrian Edmonson's classic headbanger's satire with the cult repertory's memorable…
This Is Spinal TapThis Is Spinal Tap (1984) Aro Favourite
Dir. Rob Reiner
Feat. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest
Brilliant parody of a burnt–out British Heavy–Metal band on tour in America, filmed in the classic tradition of a rock documentary. A…
AC/DC: Let There Be RockAC/DC: Let There Be Rock (1979)
AC/DC's legendary 1979 Paris concert film preserved for the first time on DVD. Includes a 93–minute documentary on the band's epic performance.
Song Remains the Same, TheSong Remains the Same, The (1976) Recommended
Dir. Peter Clifton, Joe Massot
Grandiose live–in–concert movie from those titans of 70s hard–rock, Led Zeppelin. The incendiary playing is interspersed with murky…
Cult, The - Electric Love
5 early 90s songs from these indie rock stars of the time.

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