The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

Directed by

Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise

Written by

Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise

Genres

Documentary, Music

Released

September 14, 2005

Runtime

1h 31m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

Canada, United States of America

Studios

Banger Productions, Seville Pictures, 235 Films, Chum Television