Rock Documentaries
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1. Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
An examination of the heavy metal music subculture that tries to explain why, despite the longevity and popularity of the genre, fans are marginalized and ridiculed for their passion.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise | Stars: Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer, Randy Blythe
Votes: 12,483
2. Global Metal (2008)
93 min | Documentary, Music
A continued examination of the heavy metal subculture focusing on the adaptation and performance of heavy metal in various global communities, and how the increased import of Western cultural forms has impacted new global markets.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Tom Araya, Ken Ayugai, Rafael Bittencourt, Max Cavalera
Votes: 4,888
3. Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal (2006)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, History, Music
Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal is the story of how bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus and others pioneered a new form of heavy metal in the early 1980's.
Director: Rick Ernst | Stars: Lee Altus, Russ Anderson, Death Angel, Tom Angelripper
Votes: 1,836
4. Metal Evolution (2011–2014)
Documentary, Music
Metal Evolution is broken down into episodes about a different piece of metal history. The series includes interviews with and about Alice Cooper, Slash, Lemmy, Rob Zombie, members of ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Dunn, Scott Ian, Bruce Dickinson, Deena Weinstein
Votes: 2,652
5. Until the Light Takes Us (2008)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews and news footage explore the rise of black metal music in Norway in the 1990s, including artists who were involved in suicide, murder and arson.
Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell | Stars: Fenriz, Varg Vikernes, Euronymous, Hellhammer
Votes: 6,684 | Gross: $0.12M
6. Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews with central members of early Norwegian black metal bands about Mayhem, the early black metal scene and the crimes they committed.
Directors: Pål Aasdal, Martin Ledang | Stars: Varg Vikernes, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher, Billy Nordheim
Votes: 890
7. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)
112 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden's 2008 world tour through India, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico and South America in a jet piloted by the band's front man, Bruce Dickinson. Features interviews with the musicians, their road crew and fans.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain
Votes: 5,626
8. Lemmy (2010)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.
Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro
Votes: 8,599
9. Last Days Here (2011)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary follows Bobby Liebling, lead singer of seminal hard rock/heavy metal band Pentagram, as he battles decades of hard drug addiction and personal demons to try and get his life back.
Directors: Don Argott, Demian Fenton | Stars: Bobby Liebling, Sean Pelletier, Diane Liebling, Joe Liebling
Votes: 2,053 | Gross: $0.01M
10. Anvil (2008)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Since 1978, Anvil has become one of heavy metal's most influential yet commercially unsuccessful acts. In 2006, after a fledging European tour Anvil sets out to record their thirteenth album and continue to follow their dreams.
Director: Sacha Gervasi | Stars: Robb Reiner, Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Tiziana Arrigoni, Scott Ian
Votes: 16,840 | Gross: $0.67M
11. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen ... See full summary »
Directors: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli | Stars: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin, Geezer Butler
Votes: 2,018
12. We Are Twisted Fucking Sister! (2014)
Not Rated | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
They were the Grand Funk of Glam and the NY Dolls of Metal. Some considered Twisted Sister a joke, others called them the greatest bar band in the world. While microcosm of Punk/New Wave ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Horn | Stars: Sally Avellino, Donna Boccuzzi, Garry Bushell, Phil Carson
Votes: 1,751
13. I Am Thor (2015)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Jon Mikl Thor was a bodybuilding, steel bending, brick smashing rock star in the 70's and 80's whose theatrical band, Thor, never quite made it big. Years later he attempts a comeback that nearly kills him.
Director: Ryan Wise | Stars: Jon Mikl Thor, John Holmstrom, Nik Turner, Jack Cione
Votes: 792
14. Hired Gun (2016)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well established and famous bands and artists like Metallica, KISS, and Billy Joel. These hired guns may not be household names, but are still masters of their craft.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: John 5, Kenny Aronoff, Corey Britz, Kara Britz
Votes: 2,210
15. Death by Metal (2016)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The story of the influential American death metal band 'Death' from Orlando, Florida, founded in 1983 by the late guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner.
Director: Felipe Belalcazar | Stars: Steve DiGiorgio, Gene Hoglan, Bobby Koelble, Terry Butler
Votes: 757
16. Cannibal Corpse: Centuries of Torment (2008 Video)
420 min | Documentary
Spanning the entire career of death metal's biggest and most controversial band.
Directors: Nic Izzi, Denise Korycki, David Stuart | Stars: George Fisher, Alex Webster, Chris Barnes, Mark Abramson
Votes: 207
17. Pure Fucking Mayhem (2008)
80 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the Norwegian black metal band, Mayhem.
Director: Stefan Rydehed | Stars: Attila Csihar, Stian Johansen, Kjetil Manheim, Necrobutcher
Votes: 231
18. Så jävla metal (2011)
109 min | Documentary, Family, Music
Swedish metal is a major international success. In fact Sweden is one of the largest exporters of metal in the world. This however has not always been the case. Meet Europe, Yngwie ... See full summary »
Director: Yasin Hillborg | Stars: Björn Inge, Richard Rolf, Christer Stålbrandt, Adam Lindmark
Votes: 165
19. Eternal Flame of Gehenna (2011)
51 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the Finnish black metal scene.
Director: Sami Kettunen | Stars: Miikka Ojala, Karri Suoraniemi, Molestor Kadotus, Janne Kuru
Votes: 248
20. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 20,346 | Gross: $1.22M
21. Satan Rides the Media (1999 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
About Varg Vikernes and the church burnings in Bergen, Norway 1993. And all the media circus around it.
Director: Torstein Grude | Stars: Malcolm Dome, Asbjørn Dyrendal, Karl M. Hartveit, Svein Erik Krogvold
Votes: 261
22. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper
Votes: 4,313 | Gross: $0.37M
23. Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986 Video)
Not Rated | 17 min | Documentary, Short, Music
A look at the wild scene outside a Judas Priest concert.
Directors: John Heyn, Jeff Krulik | Stars: John Cloud Jr., Judas Priest
Votes: 1,546
24. Thunder and Mud (1989)
88 min | Documentary, Musical
An entertaining combination of heavy-metal rockers and female mud wrestlers hosted by Jessica Hahn.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Tawn Mastrey, Sam Mann, Jeanne Basone, Jessica Hahn
Votes: 57
25. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,930 | Gross: $0.27M
26. The Gits (2005)
TV-14 | 82 min | Documentary
The story of the promising, underground Seattle band, The Gits. Fronted by charismatic vocalist, Mia Zapata, and poised to explode onto the national music scene, a stranger came in and took it all away. A decade later, the legacy lives on.
Director: Kerri O'Kane | Stars: Valerie M. Agnew, Scott Benson, Tim Bradshaw, Elizabeth F. Davis
Votes: 359
27. Black Metal: A Documentary (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music
Pagan/Folk Metal has been growing in popularity, and has overthrown Black Metal in Europe. These bands have tested the American shores and have played sold-out shows. The time has come to ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Abbath, Agathon, Martin Eric Ain, Cronos
Votes: 107
28. Death Metal: A Documentary (2004 Video)
79 min | Documentary, Music
Death metal is herein explored in such a way that everyone will get an education, whether a fan of the music or just curious about it. The story of death metal is told by a variety of experts, all of whom helped shape the genre.
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Roger J. Beaujard, Ross Dolan, Johan Hegg, Patrik Jensen
Votes: 16
29. Pagan Metal: A Documentary (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 121 min | Documentary, Music
Pagan/Folk Metal has been growing in popularity, and has overthrown Black Metal in Europe. These bands have tested the American shores and have played sold-out shows. The time has come to ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Jarkko Aaltonen, Ensiferum, Leaves' Eyes, Finntroll
Votes: 9
30. Black Metal: The Music of Satan (2011 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Bill Zebub wanted to prove a documentary about black metal could still be entertaining without using sensationalism. You get to see most artists express themselves candidly, while of course... See full summary »
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Michel 'Away' Langevin, Abbath, Agathon, Lord Ahriman
Votes: 25
31. Black Metal: The Norwegian Legacy? (2008 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The documentary attempts to resolve the true etymology of the term "black metal." Some of the most beloved metal bands contribute to a bull-free discussion about the true essence of black metal.
Director: Bill Zebub | Stars: Agathon, Lord Ahriman, Vincent Crowley, Adam Darski
Votes: 8
32. Black Metal (1998)
48 min | Documentary
A trip to Belgium from ordinary villages where Black Metal concerts take place, violent and brutal rock with ambiguous messages.
Director: Marilyn Watelet | Stars: Enthroned, Dark Funeral, Ancient Rites
Votes: 41
33. Black Metal Satanica (2008)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the music genre Black Metal, containing interviews with bands such as Watain, Ondskapt, Mordichrist and many more.
Director: Mats Lundberg | Stars: Bjørn Almar, Erik Danielsson, Niklas Kvarforth, Mordichrist
Votes: 305
34. Dream Deceivers (1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Two young men shoot themselves in a churchyard. Ray Belknap dies; James Vance - severely disfigured - survives. Their parents take heavy-metal icons Judas Priest to court, claiming the band... See full summary »
Director: David Van Taylor | Stars: K.K. Downing, Suellen Fulstone, Erich Granzen, Rob Halford
Votes: 350
35. Promised Land of Heavy Metal (2008)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Promised Land of Heavy Metal is a documentary about Finland, the only country where heavy metal has become mainstream. Starring Alice Cooper, Mr Lordi, and Ville Valo.
Director: Tanja Karttunen | Stars: Kuisma Aalto, Rutter Mark Alec, Alice Cooper, Mike D'Antonio
Votes: 73
36. Heavy Metal Britannia (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Black Sabbath, Ritchie Blackmore, Budgie, Biff Byford
Votes: 206
37. Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007)
R | 84 min | Documentary, Music, War
In the late summer of 2006, in the middle of the insurgency, filmmakers Eddy Moretti and Suroosh Alvi traveled to Baghdad to meet and interview the only heavy metal band in Iraq, ... See full summary »
Directors: Suroosh Alvi, Eddy Moretti | Stars: Firas Al-Lateef, Suroosh Alvi, Marwan Reyad, Faisal Talal
Votes: 1,166
38.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Deep Purple: Machine Head
(2002)
85 min | Documentary, Music
This classic album features the seminal Smoke On The Water and brought worldwide superstardom to Deep Purple putting them at the peak of hard rock. We follow the album's creation, track by ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Martin Birch, Ritchie Blackmore, Chris Charlesworth, Ian Gillan
Votes: 325
39. Mötley Crüe: Lewd Crüed & Tattooed (2001 Video)
96 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Dave Diomedi | Stars: Randy Castillo, Ron Jeremy, Samantha Maloney, Mick Mars
Votes: 142
40. Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2006 Video)
115 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary is a considered look at the continuing story of Metal, in the words of the people that make it, live it, breathe it and keep it vital. The Bands. The Fans, The Producers, ... See full summary »
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: Ritchie Blackmore, Graham Bonnet, Geezer Butler, David Coverdale
Votes: 331
41. VH1's Heavy: The Story of Metal (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
The four part documentary focuses on the origins, subgenres, and the bands of heavy metal music, paying close attention to influential bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael John Warren | Stars: Sebastian Bach, Frankie Banali, Geezer Butler, Malcolm Dome
Votes: 334
42.
Rock Family Trees (1995– )
Episode:
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
(1998)
Documentary, Music
Stars: John Peel, Don Airey, Vinny Appice, Black Sabbath
Votes: 11
43. Det svarte alvor (1994)
35 min | Documentary, Short
Det Svarte Alvor is a Norwegian documentary about black metal music and satanism, church fires in the 1990s, and the assassination of Øystein Aarseth.
Director: Gunnar Grøndahl | Stars: Demonaz, Abbath, Ihsahn, Jon Jarle Haugen
Votes: 17
44. Blekkmetal (2016)
99 min | Documentary, Music
There is a God in Man, and in Nature: The Origins of Norwegian Black Metal as told by the musicians, artists and fans who unknowingly started a global phenomenon.
Director: David Hall
Votes: 9
45. Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal (2017 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been named as the epicenter for "Thrash Metal;" whereas Los Angeles is invariably considered the "Hair-Metal" capitol. True, San ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Nalbandian | Stars: Frank Bello, John Bush, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman
Votes: 49
46. Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal 2 (2017 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been deemed as the epicenter for Thrash Metal whereas Los Angeles has invariably been considered the stomping ground for Glam and ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Nalbandian | Stars: Frank Bello, John Bush, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman
Votes: 14
47. Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story (2019)
92 min | Documentary, Music
In the early 1980's, a small group of dedicated Bay Area headbangers shunned the hard rock of MTV and Hollywood hairspray bands in favor of a more dangerous brand of metal that became known... See full summary »
Director: Adam Dubin | Stars: Tom Araya, Craig Behrhorst, Pam Behrhorst, Charlie Benante
Votes: 703
48. Out of the Black: A Black Metal Documentary (2013)
Documentary, Short
Directors: Stefan Rydehed, William Shackleford, Pablo C. Vergara | Stars: Thomas Bossius, Weston Cage, David Cornett, Angela Davis
Votes: 18
49. Born in the Basement (2007 Video)
Unrated | 66 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In 1980, the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash of Punk, Disco, Stoner Music, New Wave and Heavy Metal. Frustrated by this Suburban identity crisis and fueled ... See full summary »
Director: Lori DeAngelis-Kundrat | Stars: Christopher 'Critter' Antonucci, Ralph Iovino, Rat Skates
Votes: 65
50. Heavy Metal auf dem Lande (2006 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Donzdorf on the edge of the Swabian mountains in Southern Germany. A village just like any other, with a pointed church spire, a supermarket and a new housing estate. But Donzdorf is the ... See full summary »
Director: Andreas Geiger | Stars: Markus Staiger, Oliver Barth, Michael Siegl, Senay Aytemiz
Votes: 45
51. Inside Metal: The Pioneers of L.A. Hard Rock and Metal (2014)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
In this original and fascinating new series of documentaries dedicated to Heavy Metal music and it's diverse array of musical styles and genres, this film delivers quintessential candid ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Nalbandian | Stars: Tracy Barnes, Willie Basse, Richard Black, Ann Boleyn
Votes: 50
52.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Black Sabbath: Paranoid
(2010)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Music
The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made with stories from the horses-mouth to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Phil Alexander, Tom Allom, Geoff Barton, Black Sabbath
Votes: 546
53. Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.
Director: Jesse Vile | Stars: Jason Becker, Dan Alvarez, Ehren Becker, Gary Becker
Votes: 1,221
54.
Behind the Music (1997–2021)
Episode:
Megadeth
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Today it's all about the band Megadeth.
Stars: Eric Cogdell, Alice Cooper, Jimmy DeGrasso, David Ellefson
Votes: 101
55.
Welcome to the 80's (2009– )
Episode:
Gothic, Industrial und Black Metal
(2009)
Documentary, Music
Director: Tom Theunissen | Stars: Mark Bremer, Frank Thomé, Mica Mylo, Bauhaus
Votes: 8
56. Sodom: Lords of Depravity: Part I (2005)
Documentary, Music
Tells the band's history from 1982 up until 1995. Includes backstage and behind-the-scenes footage as well as rare photos and interviews.
Director: Ronald Matthes | Stars: Tom Angelripper, Bernemann, Konrad Schottkowski, Frank Albrecht
Votes: 27
57. Sodom: Lords of Depravity: Part II (2010 Video)
364 min | Documentary, Music
The second part of the documentary covering the band's history from 1995 to 2009. Also features the full show at Wacken Open Air 2007 celebrating the 25th anniversary of Sodom.
Directors: Alexander Kraudelt, Ronald Matthes, Jan-Paul Wass | Stars: Tom Angelripper, Bernemann, Konrad Schottkowski, Doro Pesch
Votes: 10
58. The Song Remains the Same (1976)
PG | 137 min | Documentary, Music
The line forms here for the world's greatest and possibly most influential band--Led Zeppelin. This mesmerizing movie built around Zep's famed 1973 concerts at New York's Madison Square Garden is convincing proof why.
Directors: Peter Clifton, Joe Massot | Stars: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham
Votes: 9,027
59. Monsterman (2014)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
After shockingly winning the Eurovision Song Competition in 2006, Mr. Lordi, the monster of Lapland, and his horror metal band lose almost everything. Will the man behind Mr. Lordi find a way to stay true to himself and make a comeback?
Director: Antti Haase | Stars: Mr. Lordi, Amen, Kita, Awa
Votes: 271
60. Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »
Directors: Sam Dunn, Reg Harkema, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Doris Buchrucker, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Cooper, Jack Curtis
Votes: 1,288
61. The Ritchie Blackmore Story (2015)
134 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary about legendary guitarist Richie Blackmore, who is best known for his work with rock bands Rainbow and Deep Purple.
Director: Alan Ravenscroft | Stars: Ed Eales White, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Lukather, Brian May
Votes: 274
62. Deep Purple: Made in Japan (2014 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
The greatest live album ever recorded by the greatest rock band in history. Made In Japan is one of the most exciting live albums ever recorded. Featuring rare archive performances of the ... See full summary »
Directors: Ian Carmichael, Drew Thompson | Stars: Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
Votes: 42
63. Blackhearts (2017)
83 min | Documentary, Music
How far would you go for the music you love?
Directors: Fredrik Horn Akselsen, Christian Aune Falch | Stars: Vegar Larsen, Héctor Carmona, Sina Winter, Giorgos Germenis
Votes: 220
64. Over the Madness (2007)
80 min | Documentary, Music
In a career that has spanned 20 years (and counting), Paradise Lost have sold a staggering two million albums worldwide. Their constant reinvention and brazen attitude to musical ... See full summary »
Director: Diran Noubar | Stars: Nick Holmes, Aaron Aedy, Martin Eric Ain, Matt Archer
Votes: 41
65. To the Last Drop of Blood (2014)
42 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A documentary about Polish underground metal scene. The movie follows guitarist Radek "Fred" Gizynski, who spent the best days of his youth playing metal in various bands and shared stages ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Giedrojc | Stars: Andrzej Datkiewicz, Radoslaw Gizynski, Jaroslaw Kozbial, Adam Langowski
66. A History of a Time to Come (2014)
105 min | Documentary, Music
A History of a Time To Come - the story of UK thrash, a documentary telling the tale of British thrash metal through the ages, from the early 80s to the present day. The film aims to fill ... See full summary »
Director: Joshua Callis-Smith | Stars: Mike Abel, Ben Allen, Ian Arkley, Jim Aspinall
67.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Heavy Metal
(1989)
50 min | Documentary
An outline and retrospective of the heavy metal genre that swept the world in the 1980s.
Director: Helen Gallacher | Stars: Tom Araya, Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler, Bruce Dickinson
Votes: 12
68. Full Metal Village (2006)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The documentary examines the lives of the residents of a small German village in the Schleswig-Holstein region, Wacken, through a series of interviews and visual tableaux as it prepares for the annual Wacken Open Air Festival.
Director: Sung Hyung Cho | Stars: Uwe Trede, Lore Trede, Klaus H. Plähn, Irma Schaack
Votes: 1,092
69. TAD: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
Sex, Drugs, and Rock N Roll with a side dish of lawsuits and in-band turmoil, Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears chronicles the band's rise and eventual disintegration. It contains archival ... See full summary »
Directors: Adam Pease, Ryan Short | Stars: Mark Arm, Chad Channing, Charles Cross, Kurt Danielson
Votes: 87
70. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Votes: 72,890 | Gross: $3.97M
71. Hawkwind: Do Not Panic (2007 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
The history of legendary space-rock band Hawkwind, with contributions from a number of past members (Lemmy, Mik Turner, et al).
Director: Simon Chu | Stars: Harvey Bainbridge, Dave Brock, Robert Calvert, Tim Cumming
Votes: 55
72. Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me (1991 Video)
96 min | Documentary, Music
An up-close and personal look at Ozzy Osbourne's then-23 year career. Revealing all his personal struggles with drugs, alcohol, lawsuits, but most of all, being a family man.
Director: Jeb Brien | Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, Geezer Butler, Randy Castillo, Alice Cooper
Votes: 189
73. Saxon: Heavy Metal Thunder (2010)
Documentary, Music
Documentary about the veteran British heavy metal band.
Director: Craig Hooper | Stars: Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, Doug Scarratt, Nibbs Carter
Votes: 20
74. Slash: Raised on the Sunset Strip (2014 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 71 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A Directv and Guitar Center documentary highlights the iconic rock guitarist, Slash. Featuring interviews with Dave Grohl, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Duff Mckagan and Nikki Sixx
Director: Martyn Atkins | Stars: Steven Adler, Marc Canter, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper
Votes: 234
75. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 1 (1989 Video)
Not Rated | 70 min | Music
The biggest names in Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. Exclusive in-depth interviews. Music videos & live concert performances. The outrageous Hard'N'Heavy animated cartoons. You won't see this on ... See full summary »
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy, Vince Neil
Votes: 23
76. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2 (1989 Video)
Unrated | 75 min | Music
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Dizzy Dean Davidson, Johnny Dee, Britny Fox, Rob Halford
77. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 3 (1989 Video)
75 min | Music
80 minutes plus of uncensored music, interviews & more. Featuring Jimi Hendrix, Cinderella, Queensryche, Winger, Axl Rose, Brian May & Roger Taylor from Queen, Alice Cooper, Megadeth & Gene... See full summary »
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Alice Cooper, Brian May, Axl Rose, Roger Taylor
78. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 4 (1989 Video)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Marty Callner, Brian Robertson, Gene Simmons
Votes: 17
79. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 5 (1989 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Ace Frehley, Steve Jones, Blackie Lawless, Lemmy
80. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 6 (1989 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Featuring interviews with The Cult, Joe Satriani, Michael Munroe, Paul Stanley (Kiss), Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), The Scorpions and many others. Volume 6 of the heavy metal video magazine
Directors: Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Nigel Dick, Joe Satriani, Paul Stanley
81. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 7 (1990 Video)
85 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, John B. House, Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Alice Cooper, Bruce Dickinson, Blackie Lawless, Duff McKagan
82. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, John B. House, Cindy Keefer, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Marty Callner, Chris De Garmo, C.C. DeVille, Christopher Guest
Votes: 25
83. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9 (1990 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, John B. House, Mark Over, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Anthrax, Lita Ford, Rick Nielsen, Joe Perry
84. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 10 (1991 Video)
89 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, John B. House, Mark Over, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Danny Bowes, John Bush, David Coverdale, Bobby Dall
Votes: 19
85. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 (1990 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, John B. House, Mark Over, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Atrophy, Ginger Baker, Cinderella, Jeff Dahl
86. Hard 'N Heavy Volume 12 (1991 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: David Carr, Anita Clearfield, John B. House, Mark Over, Nicky Picasso | Stars: Death Angel, Anthrax, Roddy Bottum, Rob Halford
Votes: 14
87. Reel: Hard 'N' Heavy Schwermetall, Der Film (2010)
133 min | Documentary
Director: Andy Karsten Iller | Star: Sana Guillera
88. Arquivos Kino-Pop (2019– )
Documentary
Cine-diaries about rock bands and personalities from the eighties from the archives of Edgar Pêra.
89. Perpetual Movements: A Cine Tribute to Carlos Paredes (2006)
68 min | Documentary, Musical
Director: Edgar Pêra
Votes: 65
90. António Variações (1996 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
Documentary exploring the life of the late, famous Portuguese musician, António Variações.
Director: Maria João Rocha | Stars: David Ferreira, Júlio Isidro, Tóli César Machado, Pedro Rolo Duarte
Votes: 32
91. Prog Rock Britannia (2009 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the perennially unfashionable music genre, featuring interviews with several of its key players.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Steve Howe, Bob Harris, Arthur Brown, Richard Coughlan
Votes: 141
92. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style.
Directors: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Trent Reznor
Votes: 4,886
93.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
(2006)
49 min | Documentary, Music
A detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Roger Waters, Storm Thorgerson, Nigel Williamson, David Fricke
Votes: 1,903
94.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
The Who: Who's Next
(1999)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the production of The Who's critically acclaimed release, which became their first and only album to top the UK album chart.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Bob Pridden, Christopher Stamp
Votes: 408
95. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1979)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The July 3rd, 1973 historic concert of the 'leper Messiah'. This was to be David Bowie's last concert with the Ziggy persona and the Spiders from Mars. A great medley of 'Wild Eyed Boy From... See full summary »
Director: D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey
Votes: 2,991 | Gross: $0.16M
96. Classic Artists: Yes (2007 Video)
300 min | Documentary, Music
The story of Yes is as controversial as their music. The twists and turns of band's career is now told for the first time in a series of exclusive interviews with Yes members past and ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Brewer | Stars: Jon Anderson, Peter Banks, Jack Barrie, Jon Brewer
Votes: 39
97. Kraftwerk - Pop Art (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the German band Kraftwerk, pioneers in electronic pop.
Directors: Hannes Rossacher, Simon Witter | Stars: Kraftwerk, Derrick May, Holger Czukay, François Kevorkian
Votes: 213
98. Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972)
G | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Live versions of the songs, filmed in an old Pompeii amphitheater. Songs included are Echoes (split into 2 parts), Careful with that axe, Eugene, A saucerful of secrets, One of those days, ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Maben | Stars: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
Votes: 9,668
99. Woodstock (1970)
R | 184 min | Documentary, History, Music
Oscar-winning musical chronicle that brilliantly captures the three-day rock concert and celebration of peace and love that became a capstone for the Sixties.
Director: Michael Wadleigh | Stars: Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker
Votes: 18,458 | Gross: $50.00M
100. Synth Britannia (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Following a generation of post-punk musicians who went to form successful electronic bands in the 70s and 80s and had a profound impact on present day music.
Director: Benjamin Whalley | Stars: Dave Ball, Wendy Carlos, Chris Carter, Joanne Catherall
Votes: 473
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