Documentary
Since the late 1970's a thriving underground scene of extreme music has continued to evolve in Australia. Metal Down Under takes a look at the bands, people and events that have shaped this unique slice of Australian history. More than just the music, we meet the characters that make metal in Australia what it is today. From promoters, radio hosts and magazine editors, to band members and extreme fans, Metal Down Under introduces you to a world you either didn't want to know existed, or have been a part of all your life. Featuring over 40 exclusive interviews as well as rare archive footage and photographs from Metal for the Brain, Metal for Melbourne, The Big Day Out, SBS, music videos, live concerts and much more.
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SIMILAR MOVIES
Third Leg
The Devil Made Me Do It
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce
I'm Not Gay
Descent Into the Maelstrom: The Untold Story of Radio Birdman
Danzig: Home Video
Sons from Afar
Jisoe
Assjack: Gates of Hell
Sepultura Endurance
In My Own Words
Extreme: Pornograffitti Live 25 Documentary
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
A Film for Discussion
The Ripple Effect
Bring Out a Briton
Full Metal Village
Stabbed in the Face: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Violent Band
Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Iron Maiden: Rock in Rio 2013
SIMILAR MOVIES
Third Leg
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2023
The Rock & Roll story of heavy metal band Third Leg. Something about a gig coming up and they have interviews etc. Quite heartfelt, emotional, comedic and overall metal, the whole ensemble. The censors advised that this was the most efficient way to describe this film.The Devil Made Me Do It
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1990
Ian Leslie (The Aussie Geraldo Rivera) focuses on well known cases of Satanic killings in the United States and England. It gathers a group of victims, heavy metal singers, clergymen, experts and Satanic leaders for a lively studio debate. The Australian counterpart to Exposing Satan's Underground.The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce
IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 2009
Eight men escape from the most isolated prison on earth. Only one man survives and the story he recounts shocks the British establishment to the core. This story is the last confession of Alexander Pearce.I'm Not Gay
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2023
A conflicted gay man struggles to teach his younger self about the challenges of adult life. Searching for answers inside stories from his past, he must confront his nature and the man he will become. Documentary meets musical feature in this experimental coming of age drama about power and masculinity in modern day Australia.Descent Into the Maelstrom: The Untold Story of Radio Birdman
IMDB 6 | Jul , 2017
Documentary that chronicles the career of the legendary Australian punk band Radio Birdman.Danzig: Home Video
IMDB 0 | Feb , 1990
Featuring songs from their debut album DANZIG: "Twist of Cain" and the controversial uncut versions of "Am I Demon", "She Rides" and "Mother". Plus interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Highlights include: Glenn revealing his songwriting process, reading Wolverine comics, discussing his book collection, chugging a box of Milk Duds before an encore, and Eerie Von being a badass.Sons from Afar
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2011
New Zealand hip-hop artist Che Fu and his father Tigi Ness travel to their island homeland Niue for the first time to unravel the shared histories. There they also wow the locals with a performance at the Niue Arts and Cultural Festival.Jisoe
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2005
A year in the life of troubled Australian graffiti artist Justin Hughes.Assjack: Gates of Hell
IMDB 3.2 | Jan , 2006
A "best of" compilation of live clips of various ASSJACK shows taped live at Alley Katz in Richmond, VA from 2003 - 2006 and clips of 1 show from May 2005 at Bluecats in Knoxville, TN. Special cameos by Dancing Outlaw Jesco White, Randy Blythe from Lamb of God and Chris Arp from Psyopus.Sepultura Endurance
IMDB 8.3 | May , 2017
The long awaited documentary about Sepultura's incredible journey from Brazil to the world.In My Own Words
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2017
The raw, heartfelt and often funny journey of adult Aboriginal students and their teachers as they discover the transformative power of reading and writing for the first time.Extreme: Pornograffitti Live 25 Documentary
IMDB 10 | Sep , 2016
Last year marked the 25th anniversary of EXTREME's classic multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated "Pornograffitti", the definitive album of the band's career. To mark the anniversary, "Pornograffitti Live 25: Metal Meltdown" will be released this fall by the production company Rock Fuel Media in association with Loud & Proud Records as part of their four-part "Metal Meltdown" DVD series. The concert film captures the Boston band performing the album "Pornograffitti" in its entirety. One of the highlights of the documentary is a moment where Gary and Nuno are sitting on the doorstep of Gary's childhood home, and they perform a spontaneous version of 'More Than Words'."Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 2004
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.A Film for Discussion
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1973
A docu-drama shot in 1970, but not completed until 1973, the film sought to encapsulate in an experimental form issues that were under discussion within the Women’s Liberation Movement at this time and to thus contribute to action for change. In its numerous community screenings, active debate was encouraged as part of the viewing experience.The Ripple Effect
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2021
The Ripple Effect is a powerful documentary primarily centred around St Kilda legend and proud Noongar Nicky Winmar's generation-defining stand against racism at Victoria Park in 1993.Bring Out a Briton
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1957
‘Bring Out a Briton’ was a short appeal for Australians to help the Immigration Department in its plan to form and assist a ‘Bring Out a Briton’ Committee in each district. It featured popular Australian actor Chips Rafferty as the spokesman for the campaign. Aimed at the Australian public rather than the prospective immigrants it was designed to allay a perceived anxiety amongst the public about non-British European migration.Full Metal Village
IMDB 6.7 | Apr , 2007
The film describes the microcosmos of the small village Wacken and shows the clash of the cultures, before and during the biggest heavy metal festival in Europe.Stabbed in the Face: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Violent Band
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2025
An alternative documentary following the trail of blood and carnage of Philadelphia’s own Deathmatch Rock n’ Roll pioneers, Eat the Turnbuckle, from beer-soaked bars to the largest stage in the world of metal.Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
IMDB 7.7 | Mar , 2017
Feature length documentary about the story behind the pioneering and influential British heavy metal band as they enter the studio to record their new album.Iron Maiden: Rock in Rio 2013
IMDB 7.4 | Sep , 2013
Iron Maiden at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 22, 2013. Setlist: 1. Moonchild 2. Can I Play with Madness 3. The Prisoner 4. 2 Minutes to Midnight 5. Afraid to Shoot Strangers 6. The Trooper 7. The Number of the Beast 8. Phantom of the Opera 9. Run to the Hills 10. Wasted Years 11. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son 12. The Clairvoyant 13. Fear of the Dark 14. Iron Maiden Encore: 15. Churchill's Speech 16. Aces High 17. The Evil That Men Do 18. Running Free