Get Thrashed (2006)

Director:

Rick Ernst

Genre:

Documentary | History | Music

Plot:

The GET THRASHED journey begins in the early 80s, where Metallica and several other bands laid the groundwork...

Plot Keywords:

Metal | Band | Thrash Metal | Metallica | Musician

Cast

Death Angel	...	Themselves
Tom Angelripper	...	Himself
Phil Anselmo	...	Himself
Tom Araya	...	Himself
Frank Bello	...	Himself
Charlie Benante	...	Himself
Richard Bienstock	...	Himself
Chuck Billy	...	Himself
Jason Bitner	...	Himself
Steven Blush	...	Himself
Randy Blythe	...	Himself
Kurt Brecht	...	Himself
Spike Cassidy	...	Himself
Ian Christe	...	Himself
John Connelly	...	Himself
Katon W. DePena	...	Himself
Dave Ellefson	...	Himself
Bobby Ellsworth	...	Himself
Sully Erna	...	Himself
Brian Fair	...	Himself
Derrick Green	...	Himself
Bobby Gustafson	...	Himself
Kirk Hammett	...	Himself
Gene Hoglan	...	Himself
Gary Holt	...	Himself
Will Howell	...	Himself
William Howell	...	Himself
Tom Hunting	...	Himself
Scott Ian	...	Himself
Jamey Jasta	...	Himself
Chris Jericho	...	Himself
Sean Killian	...	Himself
Killswitch Engage	...	Himself
Kerry King	...	Himself
Andreas Kisser	...	Himself
Kittie	...	Themselves
Dan Lilker	...	Himself
Mark Morton	...	Himself
Dave Mustaine	...	Himself
Eric Peterson	...	Himself
Mille Petrozza	...	Himself
Ron Quintana	...	Himself
Ventor Reil	...	Himself
Evan Seinfeld	...	Himself
Rat Skates	...	Himself
Brian Slagel	...	Himself
Zetro Souza	...	Himself
Corey Taylor	...	Himself
Eddie Trunk	...	Himself
Lars Ulrich	...	Himself
John Zazula	...	Himself
Marsha Zazula	...	Herself

Also Known As:

Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Company:

Kundrat Productions

Blood, sweat, and horns

Get Thrashed basically serves as a guide to thrash metal. It's a true 'who's who' film that explains in great detail the up and comings of many thrash bands that still exist today. From start to finish it's a fun ride packed with interviews from artists (including Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Testament, Kreator), DJs, fans, and more.

It begins with a long look at the explosion of thrash metal from L.A. and San Francisco, and gradually progresses to other North American scenes including New York and New Jersey. We hear about the madness of early Exodus shows, the technicality of Megadeth, the blast-beats of Anthrax, and of course the early days of Metallica. We also get a glimpse at the lifestyle of the thrash movement. Everything from touring, playing shows, the fans, and even death is covered here. We learn that thrash metal truly was raw, gritty, and true to its fans.

If you have any interest at all in metal, I would really consider picking this up. It's a detailed guide into a movement which influenced almost all metal bands that exist today. The film is a non-stop riff-shredding feast of music and early footage of kick-ass bands.