Movies like Obituary: Hellfest 2015 (2015)

Metallica: Through the Never (2013)

Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.

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Until the Light Takes Us (2008)

Chronicles the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church arsons as it is for its unique musical and visual aesthetics. This is the first film to truly shed light on a movement that has heretofore been shrouded by rumor and obscured by inaccurate and shallow depictions. Featuring exclusive interviews with the musicians themselves, Until the Light Takes Us explores every aspect of the controversial movement that has captured the attention of the world.

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Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019)

S&M2, the live concert film from Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony is the concert event of the year! S&M2 features 20 songs from the two-night event that opened San Francisco’s new Chase Center, with many Metallica fan favourites and two unique classical songs chosen by San Francisco Symphony Musical Director, Michael Tilson Thomas. S&M2 is newly re-edited by the band, with re-mixed and remastered audio, for a whole new look and sound from the original theatrical run in October 2019.

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Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera (2013)

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. But as their guilt mounts and their fans become increasingly restless with Toki's absence, they realize that they must find a way to rescue their brother.

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Suck (2009)

The film follows a petty rock band called the Winners, consisting of vocalist Joey Winner, bassist Jennifer, guitarist Tyler, drummer Sam, and French-Canadian roadie Hugo, along with their sleazy manager Jeff, as they tour across Canada and the USA after Jennifer is turned into a vampire by Queeny. Meanwhile, a vampire hunter who is afraid of the dark named Eddie Van Helsing quickly chases them down.

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Trick or Treat (1986)

Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of his unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings the rocker back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...It's life and death.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

The Dirt (2019)

The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.

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Metallica: Live Shit - Binge & Purge, Seattle 1989 (1993)

Live concert from the "Damaged Justice" tour. Recorded at the Seattle Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, on August 29 and 30, 1989.

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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..

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Metal Lords (2022)

For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.

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Airheads (1994)

The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.

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Rock Star (2001)

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)

Taylor Swift takes the stage in Dallas for the Reputation Stadium Tour and celebrates a monumental night of music, memories and visual magic.

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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023)

After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Twenty One Pilots: Livestream Experience (2021)

A one-night livestream concert performed by Twenty One Pilots on May 21, 2021, introducing their newest album "Scaled and Icy".

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The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)

Filmed at LA's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd brings down the house – and your living room – in this epic concert event.

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The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (1992)

A live concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury, former lead singer of Queen. Mercury died of AIDS and so some of the proceeds of this concert went to AIDS research. Features performers such as Metallica, Def Leppard, Elton John, Axl Rose, Extreme, George Michael, and many others. Performers alternate between doing their own hits, covering Queen songs, or jamming with the surviving members of Queen.

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Studio 666 (2022)

Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.

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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)

With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.

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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)

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.

Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

Bloodbath: The Wacken Carnage (2008)

Bloodbath are an extreme metal supergroup from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 2000, with a mutual fascination for the glory days of death metal, the band's line up boasts an all-star cast. Anders Nyström and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) and musician and producer extraordinaire Dan Swanö are joined by Martin "Axe" Axenrot, also from Opeth, for 'The Wacken Carnage'. 'The Wacken Carnage' features Bloodbath on relentless form at a rare live appearance captured on 6th August 2005 at the infamous Wacken Festival, Germany, with the unmistakable vocal prowess of Mikael Akerfeldt backed up by a solid wall of buzzsaw death metal riffing. Bloodbath pulverise the senses (and the audience) with a stream of classics spanning their recording career to date.

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Porcupine Tree: Arriving Somewhere... (2006)

Arriving Somewhere... is the first live performance DVD by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. A full show from the Deadwing tour filmed by "Studio M" with nine HD cameras at Park West, Chicago on 11 & 12 October 2005, edited by Lasse Hoile, with the soundtrack mixed in stereo and 5.1 surround sound by Steven Wilson, and mastered by Darcy Proper.

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Histoires sans paroles: Harmonium Symphonique – Le film (2024)

For the first time in cinema, a unique symphonic experience on the big screen. As part of the series of concerts performed by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, under the direction of conductor Dina Gilbert and offered to more than 70,000 delighted spectators, the recording of this production allows you to experience or relive an extraordinary sensory moment. The amalgamation of tableaux vivants, projections and the immensity of the symphony allows an incursion into the vibrant and colorful universe of the legendary group Harmonium in order to rediscover all its beauty. The production leads the audience to experience a completely different musical proposition while all the stage elements align perfectly in images and sound.

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Nonstop Story (2020)

Hololive 1st fes. Nonstop Story (hololive 1st fes. ノンストップ・ストーリー) was a live concert held by Hololive on January 24, 2020 at the Toyosu Pit in Japan, with Tokino Sora, Roboco, Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, AZKi, and everyone from Hololive 1st Generation, Hololive 2nd Generation, Hololive Gamers, and Hololive 3rd Generation participating.

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Excalibur : Le concert mythique (1999)

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Babymetal: Live Legend I, D, Z Apocalypse (2012)

LIVE ～LEGEND I、D、Z APOCALYPSE～ is the first video album by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. The album contains live footage of three shows, entitled Legend "I", Legend "D", and Legend "Z", respectively (spelling out the initials of "Ijime, Dame, Zettai"), performed in Tokyo from late 2012 to early 2013.

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ABBA in Concert (1980)

ABBA's 1979 tour of North America and Europe, with emphasis on performances at Wembley Arena, London.

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Sawano Hiroyuki LIVE [nZk]008 @ NHK Hall (2024)

Sawano Hiroyuki LIVE [nZk]008 is a live concert film recorded on June 2, 2024, at NHK Hall in Tokyo. The performance showcases composer Sawano Hiroyuki’s [nZk] project, featuring vocalists Laco, Benjamin & mpi, Aimee Blackschleger, XAI, mizuki, SennaRin, and ASKA. The concert presents a wide-ranging setlist drawn from Sawano’s anime and original works, blending orchestral, electronic, and vocal-driven music, and concludes with a collaborative finale featuring all performers.

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Bloom, (2021)

hololive IDOL PROJECT 1st Live. Bloom, is a live concert held by Hololive on February 17th, 2021 online featuring select members from Hololive Japan. It was held at Tokyo Garden Theater with no live audience. Members who performed on stage: Hololive 0th Gen. Roboco Sakura Miko Hololive 1st Gen. Yozora Mel Shirakami Fubuki Natsuiro Matsuri Aki Rosenthal Hololive 2nd Gen. Minato Aqua Murasaki Shion Nakiri Ayame Yuzuki Choco Oozora Subaru Hololive GAMERS Shirakami Fubuki Ookami Mio Hololive 3rd Gen. Usada Pekora Uruha Rushia Shiranui Flare Shirogane Noel Houshou Marine Hololive 4th Gen. Amane Kanata Tokoyami Towa Hololive 5th Gen. Yukihana Lamy Shishiro Botan Omaru Polka

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Through Eyes of the Dead (1999)

Shocking music videos and interviews with Necrophagia. Film works as an introduction to the underground that influences this particular music movement and showcases moments of intense performances.

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