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Heavy: The Story of Metal (2006)

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Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series 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, and Iron Maiden, who helped to define heavy metal in its early years. Other bands on the program include, Alice Cooper, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, and Marilyn Manson. However, the documentary notably passes over lower profile metal sub-genres such as death metal, black metal, doom metal, progressive metal, power metal and many others considered core elements of today's metal pantheon, focusing mostly on hard rock & traditional heavy metal. In Canada, the documentary aired on MuchMoreMusic and on C4 in New Zealand. It is not available on DVD or video.

First Air Date
May 22, 2006
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Rating
7.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast: Glenn Hughes, Sebastian Bach, Frankie Banali, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Malcolm Dome, Gene Simmons, Dee Snider

Network: VH1
Production: 441 Productions
heavy metal
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Heavy: The Story of Metal

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Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series 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, and Iron Maiden, who helped to define heavy metal in its early years. Other bands on the program include, Alice Cooper, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, and Marilyn Manson. However, the documentary notably passes over lower profile metal sub-genres such as death metal, black metal, doom metal, progressive metal, power metal and many others considered core elements of today's metal pantheon, focusing mostly on hard rock & traditional heavy metal. In Canada, the documentary aired on MuchMoreMusic and on C4 in New Zealand. It is not available on DVD or video.

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StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
First Aired5/22/2006
Last Aired5/25/2006
Seasons1
Episodes4
LanguageEnglish
Currently in production
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1

Seasons

4

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60m

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2006

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Cast

GH

Glenn Hughes

as Self

SB

Sebastian Bach

as Self

FB

Frankie Banali

as Self

TI

Tony Iommi

as Self

GB

Geezer Butler

as Self

MD

Malcolm Dome

as Self

GS

Gene Simmons

as Self

DS

Dee Snider

as Self

Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

2006

4 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heavy: The Story of Metal about?

Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series focuses on the origins, subgenres, and the bands of heavy metal music, paying close attention to inf…

How many seasons does Heavy: The Story of Metal have?

1

How many episodes does Heavy: The Story of Metal have?

4

Is Heavy: The Story of Metal still running?

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Heavy: The Story of Metal first air?

May 22, 2006

Who stars in Heavy: The Story of Metal?

Glenn Hughes, Sebastian Bach, Frankie Banali

What genre is Heavy: The Story of Metal?

Documentary