Heavy Metal Britannia
2010, English. Directed by Chris Rodley.
Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.
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- 1h 30m
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- English
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- 7 March 2010
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Heavy Metal Britannia runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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What movies are like Heavy Metal Britannia?
If you liked Heavy Metal Britannia, try Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, The Class of ‘92, The U.S. vs. John Lennon.
Who directed Heavy Metal Britannia?
Heavy Metal Britannia (2010) was directed by Chris Rodley and stars Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford, Brian Tatler.