Working Class Rock Star (2008)

The lives and struggles of touring musicians as they expose a little seen face of the music industry, and how it is changing.

Director:

Justin McConnell

Writer:

Justin McConnell (concept)

Stars:

Randy Blythe, Dave Brockie, Jean-François Dagenais

Cast

Credited cast:
Randy Blythe	...	Himself
Dave Brockie	...	Himself
Jean-François Dagenais	...	Himself
Alex Delis	...	Himself
Jessica DesJardins	...	Herself
Peter Dolving	...	Himself
Jason Fields	...	Himself
Norm Geneau	...	Himself
Kevin Gibson	...	Himself
Shane Ivy	...	Himself
Rob Kleiner	...	Himself
Frank Marino	...	Himself
Mike Marino	...	Himself
Matt McGachy	...	Himself
Trevor Phipps	...	Himself

Storyline

The music industry is changing, record sales are down, artists are making less money, and mediocrity holds sway. Yet there are more bands than ever before working for years just to receive even the tiniest drop of success. Following the lives and careers of Tub Ring, Bloodshoteye, and 3 Mile Scream, with supporting interviews from major players in the heavy music scene, this documentary sheds light on why some bands never make it and why the ones that break realize only too soon that life on a label is only the beginning of their troubles.

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Plot Keywords:

industry | band | rock 'n' roll | rockumentary | metal | 

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Taglines:

The rarely seen face of the music industry.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

MySpace page

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Unstable Ground Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A well rounded look at the music industry of today

The director manages to take an in depth and honest look at the music industry as it stands today and follows a few bands at different stages in their careers and chronicles their journey to "making it". Definitely a must watch for any fans of music and the industry. Even if you're not a fan of metal music, the documentary gives you enough information that anyone can't help but enjoy it.

The director manages to take an in depth and honest look at the music industry as it stands today and follows a few bands at different stages in their careers and chronicles their journey to "making it". Definitely a must watch for any fans of music and the industry. Even if you're not a fan of metal music, the documentary gives you enough information that anyone can't help but enjoy it.