Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
2005, English. Directed by Jessica Joy Wise & Scot McFadyen & Sam Dunn.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 September 2005
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise, Sam Dunn
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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey: quick answers
Is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Metal: A Headbanger's Journey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Metal: A Headbanger's Journey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey on?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 2005. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
If you liked Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, try Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, Global Metal, It Might Get Loud.
Who directed Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was directed by Jessica Joy Wise and Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn and stars Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya.