Metal: A Headbanger's Journey_
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.
Starring
Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
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 m...
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
Sam Dunn
Self
Chris Adler
Self
Tom Araya
Self
GB
Gavin Baddeley
Self
B
Blasphemer
Self
Randy Blythe
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
PD
Pamela Des Barres
Self
Bruce Dickinson
Self
Ronnie James Dio
Self
Malcolm Dome
Self
George Fisher
Self
Tony Iommi
Self
Joey Jordison
Self
Lemmy Kilmister
Self
Kerry King
Self
Geddy Lee
Self
Tom Morello
Self
JS
Jørn Stubberud
Self
Vince Neil
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (164 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey about?
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.
How long is Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
The cast of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey includes Sam Dunn, Chris Adler, Tom Araya, Gavin Baddeley, Blasphemer.
What is the rating of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey?
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 164 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Music