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Metallica's 1991 self-titled record marked a change in direction for the band, who were enjoying immense popularity for their brand of heavy metal, a faster, harder sound than most of the more popular acts out there. However, this record thrust the band into the mainstream because of its slowed down tempos and, most importantly,.. Read more
| Starring | Metallica |
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| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Metallica's 1991 self-titled record marked a change in direction for the band, who were enjoying immense popularity for their brand of heavy metal, a faster, harder sound than most of the more popular acts out there. However, this record thrust the band into the mainstream because of its slowed down tempos and, most importantly, well written songs. This documentary goes behind the scenes of the making of that record using interviews with the band, archival footage, demos, and performances to tell the story of one of the biggest selling records of all time.
| Starring | Metallica |
|---|---|
| Studio | EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | LOVEFiLM Instant: 49 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 2001 On LOVEFiLM Instant: LOVEFiLM Instant: 16 Mar 2012 To Rent: DVD: 18 Jun 2001 |
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Interesting for newbies
If you're a musician this gives an interesting insight into recording an album. If you're just getting into Metallica this gives an interesting insight ... read more »
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"It's like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black". - Nigel Tufnel. Spinal Tap.
An interesting and insightful account into the making of one of the best Rock albums of all time.
One thing that the film is missing is idents for ... read more »
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Just how I remember it...
Not quite the 'year and a half in the life of...' status, which would get 9 out of 5 stars, but because I was there, during the Metalli'Revolution ... read more »
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Valuable insight
This is an excellent DVD with real footage of the recording of the black album and interviews with everyone involved with the recording.
Most ... read more »