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Filmmakers Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn continue their cinematic study of all things heavy metal with this documentary examining the influence of the much-maligned musical genre beyond the affected cult... read more read more...ures of Europe and North America. For those who know the telltale signs to watch for, metal-heads are everywhere. Unfortunately most highbrow music fans just aren't willing to credit these adrenaline-starved musicians with the originality they display by transforming the standards of the style rather than simply riffing on the standard clichés, all the while questioning the conflict that rages across the globe and questioning our habit for succumbing to mass-consumerism. By traveling to such regions as Asia, South America, and the Middle East, McFadyen and Dunn reveal that despite hailing from different cultures and speaking different languages, metal fans across the globe are bonded by a mutual distain of the status quo, and a desire to push the limits of music as far as they can go. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Scot McFadyen, Sam Dunn

Release Date: June 20, 2008

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DVD Release Date: July 21, 2009

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    September 23, 2010
    TheDudeLebowski65
    An awesome follow up to Metal a Headbanger's Journey. This film follows metalhead Sam Dunn while he discovers the impact of the globalization of metal and how many countries have their own unique twist on the Metal genre. In this documentary, we get a taste on Metal Culture in di... read morefferent parts of the world. Sam Dunn has done a great job at exploring and documenting the Metal culture around the globe. Not only does he do a great job, but he sheds a light at various form,s of metal that most metalheads ignore. Ever since I've seen this film I've bee listening to a few bands documented in this documentary.The film shows an aspect of what the music represents for most people in other countries, most notably Arab countries. Metal music has been banned and frowned upon in Muslim countries, and we get to see how metalheads cope with that in this documentary. Sam Dunn has crafted another amazing film with Global Metal, and it's my understanding that we are one metal nation, this film gives us a taste of the long lasting brotherhood that Metal has brought us. As a diehard metalhead myself, I've always felt like I was alone, that I was the only one to love Metal, but with Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and it's follow up, Global Metal, Iam not alone. Outsiders will never understand why metal music is grand to us, they'll dismiss it, and make fun of us in the process. But I can tell you that it represents the release of freedom, it helps you forget the bullshit of everyday life and makes you feel empowered. Global Metal takes us on a journey into the world impact of Heavy Metal music. Definitely an amazing follow up the Metal: A Headbanger's Journey. This film does a great job and showing the different types of fan bases in the metal genre, not a film to miss if you love metal.
  • YLOWBSTARDreturns
    July 22, 2010
    YLOWBSTARDreturns
    Excellent documentary exploring Heavy Metal music around the globe... making an army of fans and an impact within cultures and religions that you wouldn't expect.

    The film will make Metalheads of the western world appreciate their freedoms while at the same time will (in my o... read morepinion) give those not into metal a greater appreciation for the genre.

    From the creators of "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey."
  • CrookedlittleB33
    April 25, 2009
    CrookedlittleB33
    After watching Metal: A Headbanger's Journey I was quite impressed...knowing that metal was developed from various things...and thusly I had to check out this one 'cause as Dunn explains he had a lot of emails post Metal and realized that the outreaches of such a genre...is prett... read morey far. Especially, with how the various countries needed it for their own liberation, expression and relief of oppression. I had no idea that it went that far. This was a very informative and interesting documentary. Dunn and McFayden do it again! Anthropology rocks. Lol.

    Review, TBC.
  • MidnightMadwoman
    July 15, 2008
    MidnightMadwoman
    I really loved the subject matter and execution of Global Metal. It was so interesting to see how malleable the singular sound of metal can be, and how different cultures can appropriate it and express thier unique worldview with it. I was especially interested to see Middle East... read moreern metal and the dark places from whence the music comes. In a part of the world where people walk down the street and blow themselves up, demons aren't exactly the imagery that scares you. Brazillian metal was also interesting to see explored, and I thought it was interesting that traditional instruments from any culture can be incorporated into the music without compromising any of its heaviness or scariness. I've always been aware of the camaraderie between metalheads, but it was especially nice to see that this rapport crosses borders and goes global.
  • anastasia57001
    March 31, 2010
    anastasia57001
    Very good, very informative, and for sure a must-see for all Metal fans, anyplace they may come from! It's VERY interesting to see how the metal sound shifts and changes from Brazil to China, from Japan to U.S.A., and from Britain to Israel, all around the globe, in places you th... read moreought sure there can't be anyone interested in playing heavy guitar riffs!
  • leekyle1968
    May 26, 2009
    leekyle1968
    Like another poster to this film said it wasn't as good as metal a headbangers journey, however it was quite an interesting documentary pertaining to all the countries out there in our world that surprisingly wave their fists up in the air and flash the occasional devil with his ... read morehorns hand sign, metal studs and bullet belts all the trinkets tht come with being a hard metal fan. India surprised me the most with their religious beliefs and so forth, didnt strike me as having a huge metal base, however they do, worth a watch
  • KLFilmmaker
    December 15, 2008
    KLFilmmaker
    Pretty much the same as the first one. My friend worked on this one here in Toronto.
  • cacutshaw
    November 12, 2008
    cacutshaw
    I really liked the first doc, but this one is amazing. Showing metalheads around the world is a fantastic idea, plus the viewer is given insight into some countries he/she may have never looked into themselves. One of the things I love most about both these documentaries is rat... read moreher than choose the outrageous or over the top people to showcase (which would be the easy choice) the filmmakers interview what seem to be genuinely nice people who are well spoken and seemingly intelligent. Granted, I love Heavy Metal Parking Lot, but it's great to hear how metal affects folks around the globe. A great doc that fans and non-fans of metal should enjoy.
  • ChthoniC
    January 26, 2010
    ChthoniC
    A great documentary about Metal music and it's followers, it helped me to open my mind a little more. Many more countries Sam Dunn could cover in the next installment. It's also a great way to discover metal bands of different regions and cultures. Plus it's amazing to see the am... read moreount of love for Iron Maiden!

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Critic Reviews

Liam Lacey
June 20, 2008
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

After a while, the film's travelogue-with-power-chords approach gets wearisome. The movie's metal-headed analysis of cultural differences begins to feels like Michael Palin's "News for Parrots" sketch... Full Review

Philip Marchand
June 20, 2008
Philip Marchand, Toronto Star

Dunn's movie is an indulgent presentation of metal and its devotees -- it even implies the world will be a better place when adolescents everywhere have a chance to bang their heads. Full Review

Liz Braun
June 20, 2008
Liz Braun, Jam! Movies

Surprising, amusing and fascinating for the most part, and full of unexpected details -- such as the guys in Metallica describing how Japanese fans throw cute toothbrushes at them when they are on stage. Full Review

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