Global Metal (2008)

Cast

• Sam Dunn - Himself
• Rafael Bittencourt - Himself
• Bruce Dickinson - Himself
• Adrian Smith - Himself
• Dave Murray - Himself
• Max Cavalera - Himself
• Tom Araya - Himself
• Kerry King - Himself
• Lars Ulrich - Himself
• Mark "Barney" Greenway - Himself

Screenplay

• Sam Dunn

Themes

Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria

Keywords

interview, heavy metal, music festival, anthropology, cult music band, music documentary, music culture, observational documentary, origins, metal band, metal music, metal singer

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Metal about?

In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey through Asia, South America and the Middle East as he explores the underbelly of the world's emerging extreme music scenes; from Indonesian death metal to Chinese black metal to Iranian thrash metal. GLOBAL METAL reveals a worldwide community of metalheads who aren't just absorbing metal from the West - they're transforming it - creating a new form of cultural expression in societies dominated by conflict, corruption and mass-consumerism.

Who directed Global Metal?

Global Metal was directed by Sam Dunn.

Who stars in Global Metal?

Global Metal stars Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Max Cavalera.

How long is Global Metal?

Global Metal has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).

What genre is Global Metal?

Global Metal is a Documentary, Music film.

Where was Global Metal produced?

Global Metal was produced in Canada.

What are the themes of Global Metal?

The themes of Global Metal include: Heavy Metal and Loud Stage, Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria.