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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey 2006

This documentary follows anthropologist Sam Dunn as he explores the history and global phenomenon of heavy metal. Driven by a lifelong fascination with the genre, Dunn investigates the origins of metal and examines the passionate, dedicated fan base that has faced criticism and misunderstanding for decades. He seeks to understand the enduring appeal and cultural significance of heavy metal music.

This documentary follows anthropologist Sam Dunn as he explores the history and global phenomenon of heavy metal. Driven by a lifelong fascination with the genre, Dunn investigates the origins of metal and examines the passionate, dedicated fan base that has faced criticism and misunderstanding for decades. He seeks to understand the enduring appeal and cultural significance of heavy metal music.

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73

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8.1

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90%

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91%

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8.0 /10

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title directed by femalemusic documentarysubcultureheavy metal musicrock musicmetalheavy metalf ratedmusic historysatanismrock festivalpanicconservative moralscensorship

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Metal : Voyage au coeur de la bête Metal - A Headbanger's Journey Metal - Uma Jornada pelo Mundo do Heavy Metal (2005) Metal : Voyage au cœur de la bête Metal מטאל: מסעו של מטאליסט Metal: Uma Jornada pelo Mundo do Heavy Metal 重金属之旅 Путешествие Металлиста

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