Documentaries

Documentaries

Get ready to explore the gritty, no-holds-barred world of metal through the lens of some of the most captivating and badass documentaries around. From tales of legendary bands to deep dives into the origins of the genre, we've got everything you need to satisfy your hunger for metal knowledge.

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  • Casablanca

    Movie

    The idea for this documentary was born out of our interaction with the French metal band PSYKUP and their team. They were set to perform in Casablanca at the L’Boulevard festival, which led us to ask: "Is there metal in Morocco?" When we consulted our circle, no one knew anything about it, yet th...

  • Super Duper Alice Cooper

    Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage mad scientist whose cloning experiment ran amok. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher’s son, who struck fear into the hearts of parents everywhere as Alice Cooper, the ultimate rock star of the bizarre. From the advent of Alice as ...

  • Everyone Dies - Rockstars Don't Count

    Movie

    World Premiere Exclusive to Thunderflix!

    Think of the craziest things you’ve ever seen at a show and multiply it by 10… and that is still not as insane as the antics frontman Matt “The Lord” Zane and Society 1 were commonly known for. Their level of pushing the envelope earned this crew notorie...

  • Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows: The Voices Of Women In Metal

    Movie + 1 extra

    Is it easy being a female vocalist in the male-dominated genre of heavy metal music? Eight front-women from the industry answer this question.

    Celebrates the stories of eight female vocalists in the heavy metal genre. Through personal interviews, behind the scenes insights, and concert footage, ...

  • The Pursuit Of Vikings (25 Years In The Eye Of The Storm) - Documentary

    A retrospective documentary that features a wealth of live and behind-the-scenes content and extensive band interviews. This film tells the Swedish quintet’s history, through both their own eyes and those of the fans that have supported them along the way. It is a thrilling collection that pays r...

  • Rendre l'enfer Accessible (Making Hell Accessible)

    A documentary focused on people with disabilities experiencing the largest metal festival in France: Hellfest Open Air Festival.

    The idea for this documentary stemmed from our other professional experiences in the field of disability. Access to culture for people with disabilities is a governmen...

  • Come On Feel The Noize

    Movie

    Available Friday December 20, 9am PST.

    Exclusive, long-lost live material from rock's most iconic bands & artists, as well as all-new original interviews with the living legends themselves: This film is your access-all-areas backstage pass to Heavy Metal and Hard Rock history.

  • The Godfathers Of Hardcore

    Movie

    The hardcore punk band Agnostic Front formed in 1982 and soon became synonymous with the New York Hardcore (NYHC) punk scene. At its core are Vinnie Stigma - the legendary guitarist, born in 1955 and raised in the same apartment building he lives in today in Little Italy, and Roger Miret - a Cuba...

  • Warriors Of The Road - The Saxon Chronicles Part II

    Detailed documentation of life on the road, featuring extensive coverage of Saxon 2013 appearance at the UK's Steelhouse Festival plus full-sets from the Wacken and Download festivals in 2012 and Graspop in 2013.

  • Get Thrashed: Around The World

    Movie

    Get Thrashed: Around The World
    90+ minutes of bonus content (not available on original release!)

  • WINO: The Documentary

    Movie

    WINO: The Documentary is the story of doom rock legend Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, known for his many influential bands such as The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, The Hidden Hand, Premonition 13, Wino Acoustic, Place of Skulls, Shrinebuilder, Probot, and more.

    Dive into the outlaw life, epic ...

  • The Original Charvel Gang

    This is the story of Wayne Charvel. Eddie Van Halen buys some seconds guitar parts from him and built his iconic black and white striped guitar that changes the course of guitar playing, manufacturing and music. In the late 70's Grover Jackson takes ownership of Charvel Mfg. and makes a custom gu...

  • Not On The Heep, The Heavy Metal Saga Of Lee Kerslake

    At the Dawn of Heavy Metal, the sun rose to the beat of Lee Kerslake's drums. This film follows Lee as he attempts to overcome his greatest obstacles. It celebrates his immortal music, but also his courageous confrontation with his own mortality. His tribe of rock icons from bands like Uriah Heep...

  • Europe at Abbey Road Studios

    Officially released as a DVD Special Edition format, the Bonus DVD included a 30+ minutes documentary featuring individual band members discussing their time and their recording experience at Abbey Road.

    If Europe’s 2015 album “War Of Kings” was the album that made the rock world realise what a ...

  • In The Shadow Of The Horns

    Movie

    This is the shocking documentary-feature film about ideologies and subcultures within extreme music and its connection to horrible (untold) true crimes, occultism,
    squirrels and religion. The film consists of reenactments of bizarre, disturbing true stories, interviews with extreme musicians, and...

  • Tears in Battle - Hearts of Steel

    Hedda travels to Svalbard to document Manowar's exclusive concert with the fan base.

  • Get Thrashed! The Story Of Thrash Metal

    Movie

    Featuring the biggest bands in heavy metal music, Get Thrashed! covers the origins, cultural impact, and musical influence of Thrash Metal. Told first-hand by the members of bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, as well as using raw, original show footage. Along the way we witness the drugs...

  • Heavy Metal Painter

    Heavy Metal Painter documents the life of Paul Raymond Gregory; globally renowned fantasy artist and founder of the UK's biggest independent heavy metal festival, Bloodstock. From finding an outlet for his imagination in painting and fine art, through to pushing forward a crazy idea that everyon...

  • The 69 Eyes – X - Made In Sweden - Stockholm & The 69 Eyes (Documentary)

    Made In Sweden - Stockholm & The 69 Eyes (Documentary)

  • PARTY.SAN AFTER MOVIE 2023

    Party.San Metal Open Air is the extreme-metal festival, opening for three days in august each year. Party.San Metal Open Air is located in Schlotheim/Germany.

    Relieve the festival from 2023.

    Tickets for 2025 now available: https://www.party-san.de/en/news-1

  • Tales From The 20 Years (Documentary)

    Tales From The 20 Years (Documentary)
    English Subtitles

  • The Making Of "Circle"

    The Making Of "Circle"
    Circle - The Rockumentary

  • For The Sake Of Revenge - Men Of The North In The Land Of The Rising Sun

    Men Of The North In The Land Of The Rising Sun
    Documentary: The trip to Japan and the arrival to the Land Of the Rising Sun

  • HammerFall - The First Crusade

    HammerFall - The First Crusade
    The Templars Of Heavy Metal

    Introduction
    Steel Meets Steel - First Live Show
    Glory To The Brave - Clip 1
    HammerFall
    Steel Meets Steel - Live
    Glory To The Brave - Clip 2
    The Making Of "Glory To The Brave"
    Ravenlord - Live (Stormwitch Cover)
    The Metal Age - Live
    Nom...