Metal music films
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1. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.
Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell | Stars: Fenriz, Varg Vikernes, Euronymous, Hellhammer
Votes: 6,690 | Gross: $0.12M
2. Metalhead (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama
A girl is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in the dark music of Black Metal and dreams of becoming a rock star.
Director: Ragnar Bragason | Stars: Thora Bjorg Helga, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Votes: 7,877
3. Lords of Chaos (2018)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Horror
A teenager's quest to launch Norwegian Black Metal in Oslo in the early 1990s results in a very violent outcome.
Director: Jonas Åkerlund | Stars: Rory Culkin, Emory Cohen, Jack Kilmer, Sky Ferreira
Votes: 19,399 | Gross: $0.25M
4. Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.
Directors: Pål Aasdal, Martin Ledang | Stars: Varg Vikernes, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher, Billy Nordheim
Votes: 891
5. Death Metal: A Documentary (2004 Video)
79 min | Documentary, Music
Death metal is herein explored in such a way that everyone will get an education, whether a fan of the music or just curious about it. The story of death metal is told by a variety of experts, all of whom helped shape the genre.
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Roger J. Beaujard, Ross Dolan, Johan Hegg, Patrik Jensen
Votes: 16
6. Death by Metal (2016)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of the influential American death metal band 'Death' from Orlando, Florida, founded in 1983 by the late guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner.
Director: Felipe Belalcazar | Stars: Steve DiGiorgio, Gene Hoglan, Bobby Koelble, Terry Butler
Votes: 760
7. Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Documentary, Music
Metal Evolution is broken down into episodes about a different piece of metal history. The series includes interviews with and about Alice Cooper, Slash, Lemmy, Rob Zombie, members of ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Dunn, Scott Ian, Bruce Dickinson, Deena Weinstein
Votes: 2,654
8. Sound of Metal (2019)
R | 120 min | Drama, Music
A heavy metal drummer's life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence.
Director: Darius Marder | Stars: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff
Votes: 150,524
9. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Music
Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Kimberly Stringer
Votes: 147,417 | Gross: $4.74M
10. Heavy Trip (2018)
92 min | Comedy, Music
After years of playing songs by other artists, the opportunity of a concert in Norway encourages a metal band to compose their own material, but not before overcoming some unexpected difficulties.
Directors: Juuso Laatio, Jukka Vidgren | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Samuli Jaskio, Antti Tuomas Heikkinen, Max Ovaska
Votes: 10,646 | Gross: $0.01M
12. Slave to the Grind (2018)
100 min | Documentary, History, Music
Grindcore is the worlds fastest most aggressively intense music. Fusing the anarchistic and leftist attitudes of the UK Punk scene with the speed and drunken aggression of American Death ... See full summary »
Director: Doug Robert Brown | Stars: Beau Beasley, Justin Broadrick, Scott Carlson, Jon Chang
Votes: 363
13. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
112 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 world tour through India, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico and South America in a jet piloted by the band's front man, Bruce Dickinson. Features interviews with the musicians, their road crew and fans.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain
Votes: 5,636
14. Meshuggah: Alive (2010)
Not Rated | 90 min
Progressive Death Metal legends and pioneers Meshuggah strike back with the first ever movie in the band's history.
Director: Ian McFarland | Stars: Tomas Haake, Mårten Hagström, Jens Kidman, Dick Lövgren
Votes: 27
15. Dominator (2003)
R | 100 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
After a civil war in Hell, Lucifer has been defeated and the Key to Hell is in Lord Desecrater's grasp. However, the rebellious Dominator has his own thoughts and keeps the Key to Hell away... See full summary »
Director: Tony Luke | Stars: Seera Backhouse, Doug Bradley, Alex Cox, Dani Filth
Votes: 171
16. Heavy Metal (1981)
R | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
A glowing green orb that embodies ultimate evil terrorizes a young girl with an anthology of bizarre and fantastic stories.
Directors: Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami, Barrie Nelson, Paul Sabella, Jack Stokes, Pino Van Lamsweerde, Harold Whitaker | Stars: Richard Romanus, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks
Votes: 38,192
17. Metalocalypse (2006–2013)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
The epic and over-the-top adventures of Dethklok, the world's most successful death metal band.
Stars: Brendon Small, Tommy Blacha, Mark Hamill, Victor Brandt
Votes: 18,194
18. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 20,354 | Gross: $1.22M
19. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
An examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise | Stars: Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer, Randy Blythe
Votes: 12,488
20. Lemmy (2010)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.
Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro
Votes: 8,605
21. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen ... See full summary »
Directors: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli | Stars: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin, Geezer Butler
Votes: 2,018
22. Black Sabbath: The End Of The End (2017)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following Black Sabbath's iconic last gig - a sold-out hometown performance on 4 February 2017 at Birmingham's 16,000-seat Genting Arena.
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler
Votes: 1,081
23. Savatage: Japan Live '94 (1995 Video)
93 min | Music
Stars: Zachary Stevens, Alex Skolnick, Johnny Lee Middleton, Jeff Plate
Votes: 12
24. Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera (2013 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
While Toki and Abigail remain in the clutches of Magnus Hammersmith and the Metal Masked Assassin, the remaining members of Dethklok carry on with their lives while pretending not to care. ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Brooks | Stars: Jack Black, Victor Brandt, George Fisher, Mark Hamill
Votes: 1,832
25. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper
Votes: 4,315 | Gross: $0.37M
26. Slipknot Unmasked: All Out Life (2020)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Produced by the BBC, this documentary sees the 9 piece metal band perform live at the iconic Maida Vale Studios, after the release of their latest album 'We Are Not Your Kind' (2019). ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Coleman | Stars: Shawn Crahan, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Joey Jordison
Votes: 33
27. Heavy Metal Britannia (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore, Budgie, Biff Byford
Votes: 206
28. Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume 1 (1992 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the heavy metal band Black Sabbath that recounts their history from the early days to the separation with Ozzy Osbourne.
Director: Martin Baker | Stars: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward
Votes: 144
29. Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2006 Video)
115 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary is a considered look at the continuing story of Metal, in the words of the people that make it, live it, breathe it and keep it vital. The Bands. The Fans, The Producers, ... See full summary »
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Ritchie Blackmore, Graham Bonnet, Geezer Butler, David Coverdale
Votes: 331
30. Romantic Warriors II: A Progressive Music Saga About Rock in Opposition (2012)
98 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Adele Schmidt, José Zegarra Holder | Stars: Chris Cutler, Bob Drake, Franco Fabbri, Giorgio Gomelsky
Votes: 9
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