@@Riutanharju A Headbanger's Journey WAS a movie, but Sam later expanded on the concept to create the tv-series Metal Evolution, which is a big improvement, but A Headbanger's Journey still has the incredibly memetic moments like Necrobutcher's drunk rant and Ghaal's ".... Satan". XD
No mention of Trick R Treat (1986)? Ozzy and Gene Simmons both have cameos. Metalhead kid gets possessed record from radio host, metal madness ensues. Whole movie is littered with 80s metal galore (plus Possessed’s Seven Churches way back when you really had to be underground). Great great movie, used to be on YT for free.
I think he's too young to have seen DofWCpt2 The Metal Years! I've see Decline pt 2 about 20 times. The Drunk Chris Holmes floating in the pool is unforgettable and Megadeth In My Darkest Hour was awesome in Decline pt 2. 🤘
@@polaris_ace yeah they had a go fund me for it and depending on how much you donated you'd get some stuff or got to be in the film in some way but the go fund me has stopped and no word on if the film is being worked on as we speak
Metal Lords is a great movie 🎬 and features the Cello work of Tina Guo. Heavy Metal the movie is fantastic. The segment that features the song Mob Rules fits perfect with with the song. Rock and Rule and American Pop are also good too. This Is Spinal Tap is a must on any list of musical theme movies. People have been quoting that movie for much longer than Wayne's World 🌎
thank you! i was searching the comments waiting for someone to say Metal Lords!! Cello and metal is an underrated combo that I think deserves more recognition! They have a version of "Machinary of Torment" on spotify but its not the kids in the movie singing, tom morello is singing but still amazing!
I also would like to add Metalhead from Island The film is about a young woman who loses her brother (Metalhead) in an accident. She then turns to black metal and finds peace in metal. It's a very tragic film but really well made.
-Fubar: Balls To The Wall -The Stoned Age -Hesher -River's Edge (Great soundtrack and 80's metalheads as characters) -Gummo (Mainly for the soundtrack)
Rivers Edge... One of the best soundtracks ever. Shot around the Sacramento area. Features early Keanu Reeves in one of the greatest lines in cinema ever "Mother Fucker, Food Eater!"
One of the reasons I like this movie is the music is part of the background rather than presented to you. These are just metalheads living their lives until they are tested (or whatever that one guy kept saying)...
@@IanMalcolm-rw5pnSince when, are movies, real?! It's called artistic license. Or maybe they wanted a little comedy. Or maybe they were just F-ing around. It is still a movie about metal, albeit LA glam mostly, and was filmed at the golden years of the 80s metal scene. The dude left off Spinal and Heavy Metal, too. He's Shitte!!!
How is Spinal Tap not on this list?! I'd also check out Trick or Treat and the documentary The Decline of Western Civilization Pt 2: The Metal Years. And Heavy Metal Parking Lot! And the Anvil documentary! Whiplash may not be metal, per se but is definitely a great movie.
When I saw that he'd included documentaries, I immediately thought of The Decline of Western Civilization Pt 2 as well, but you're absolutely right about Anvil. It's a great documentary.
Some other very good movies I recommand : - ANVIL the story of ANVIL - Metalhead (2013, Island) - Pentagram last days here - We are twisted f***ing sister!
Yes sir. Love that movie and sometimes if feels like its just me and my mates that have seen it. Developed appreciation for Blue Oyster Cult after that.
1. Until the lights take us. 2. Metal Evulotion 3. Blackhearts 4. Global Metal. 5. Slave to the grind. 6. Murder in the front row. 7. Helvete. The story of norwegian black metal 🔥🖤🤘
"Lemmy was the greatest being to ever walk this planet." I hoisted a few with Lemmy and I approve this message. He was just down to earth and cool AF. Since then I have met several people that had partied with him this sentiment is universal. I have never heard anyone that met him say anything bad about him.
Hey mate, here is 12 more best heavy metal movies off the top of my head: 1. Bad News (UK). 2. Trick or Treat (USA). 3. The Stoned Age (USA). 4. Deathgasm (NZ). 5. Mammas Pojkar/Metal Brothers (Sweden). 6. Metal-head (Iceland) 7. Spinal Tap (UK). 8. Lords of Chaos (USA/Norway?). 9. Metal Lords (USA). 10. Decline of Western Civilization II (USA). 11. Heavy Metal Parking Lot (USA). 12. Anvil - the Story of Anvil (USA/Canada?).
Here are some rock ‘n’ roll/ metal movies/documentaries worth mentioning This is Spinal Tap The Rocker 2008 The decline of western civilization part two Rock ‘n’ roll high school Until the light takes us Montage of heck End of the century the story of the Ramones God bless Ozzy Osbourne Sid and Nancy The Buddy Holly story Some kind of monster DIO: Dreamers Never Die
One of the movies in my list is Decline of the Western Civilization: the Metal Years, a documentary. There is a mix of hard metal and glam but that was the first time I had see Lemmy Kilmister. When I saw him there I hadn’t heard his music yet but he was just a chill and positive guy that I became a fan for life. Unbelievable guy. I would have followed him through fire after that movie. Also Ozzy is “normal” and you see the Lord of Darkness in his most normal before their TV show. Megadeth is also there and that is another band I fell in love with that band and have been a fan for life. If anyone missed this documentary movie, then stop and see it.
This list should only have gone to 11. The film that should have made the number 1 slot was "This is Spinal Tap". The 2nd best movie would be 1981's animated sci-fi masterpiece "Heavy Metal". Classic soundtrack.
nah, Spinal Tap is good and all, but it's also just a nostalgia trip. Never held up to people's interpretation of the movie, which was the "greatest movie of all time". It's not. It's just okay, and that's okay.
"played by Alex Winter and John Wick" - awesome. Negative points for no "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" or "Spinal Tap" on the list.
I see others have mentioned Spinal Tap and I agree. Although I must mention two animated films that I highly enjoy. Heavy Metal and Rock and Rule are great!
Tia Carrera is the chick from Wayne’s world. She’s totally rad. Just last year did a tour playing bass with a Hawaiian group . My wife got pictures with her
Thanks for including Whiplash even if it's about a jazz drummer and not a metal drummer - I'm sure musicians across ALL genres have suffered similar abuses for the sake of perfection, be it from a professor or a tyrannical bandleader. A few others to consider - The Gate, Deathgasm, Almost Famous, Heavy Metal in Baghdad (a documentary), Slumber Party Massacre 2, Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny... Also, based on Vibes more than content of actual metal; Ridley Scott's "Legend" looks how an old Nightwish song sounds and for that reason it's been a favorite of mine for years.
Bro, I was legit thinkin of all those movies too. Love his picks but sad he completely left out the whole sub genre of heavy metal horror films. Devil’s Candy was also a good ass heavy metal horror flick too.
A lot of them already mentioned , thought that will come handy a more complete list Movies : Back To Black (2024) - Amy Winehouse Bob Marley One Love (2024) - Bob Marley Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) - Queen Cadillac Records (2008) - Leonard Chess (Record company founder) Cbgb (2013) - Cbgb (Ny Music Venue) Crossroads (1986) - Robert Johnson Elvis (2022) - Elvis Presley Elvis The Movie (1979) - Elvis Presley Fubar (2002) Gainsbourg (Vie Heroique) (2010) - Serge Gainsbourg Good Vibrations (2012) - Terri Hooley (Belfast record-store owner) Hard Core Logo (1996) Hard Core Logo 2 (2010) Heavy Trip (Hevi Reissu) (2018) Help! (1965) - The Beatles Its All Gone Pete Tong (2004) Jimi All Is by My Side (2013) - Jimi Hendrix La Bamba (1987) - Ritchie Valens Lords of Chaos (2018) - Mayehm Metalhead (Malmhaus) (2013) Pop Redemption (2013) Ray (2004) - Ray Charles Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) - Ian Dury Sound Of Noise (2010) Street Survivors (2020) - Lynyrd Skynyrd Studio 666 (2022) - Foo Fighters Taking Woodstock (2009) - Elliot Tiber Tenacious D The Pick Of Destiny (2006) - Tenacious D The Blues Brothers (1980) - The Blues Brothers The Dirt (2019) - Motley Crue The Doors (1991) - The Doors The Rose (1979) - Janis Joplin The Runaways (2010) - The Runaways The Sapphires (2012) - The Sapphires This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - Spinal Tap Tommy - The Who (1975) - The Who Yesterday (2019) - The Beatles Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story (2007) - Dewey Cox Documentaries : Amy (2015) - Amy Winehouse Artifact (2012) - 30 Seconds To Mars Jimi Hendrix (1973) - Jimi Hendrix Kurt Cobain Montage of Heck (2015) - Kurt Cobain Lemmy (2010) - Lemmy Kilmister Marley (2012) - Bob Marley Metal (A Headbanger's Journey) (2005) - Heavy Metal Culture Metal (Get Thrashed) (2008) - Thrash Metal Scene Metal (Global Metal) (2008) - Heavy Metal Culture Metal (Until The Light Takes Us) (2009) - Norwegian Black Metal Scene Metal From Hellas (2008) - Greek Heavy Metal Scene Rockfield (The Studio On The Farm) (2020) - Rockfield Studios Satan Rides The Media (1999) - Varg Vikernes Searching For Sugar Man (2012) - Sixto Rodriguez Sing Your Song (2011) - Harry Belafonte The Freddie Mercury Story Who Wants To Live Forever (2016) - Freddie Mercury Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013) - Background Singers Scene When You're Strange (2009) - The Doors
'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' holds a special place in my heart because I first saw it spending the night at a friend's when we were 10 years old and the movie had been out on VHS rental. They had two VCR's so they'd record every movie that they rented-I even remember the FBI warning telling you NOT to do that but everyone did anyway. My friend died a few years later from a really, really bad asthma attack so I always think about him and how we laughed at this movie, excited to stay up all night watching movies and playing Nintendo. I miss you, buddy.
Deathgasm is another wild yet hilarious metal related movie. Another one (for me) it's a spanish duology called "Isi/Disi" (I don't know if there's any english dub, but maybe you can find it with subtitles)
Tia Carrere was on Tiger Belly not too long ago and she is just as vivacious and awesome as you’d imagine her to be, I mean I’d still hit it :p (respectfully )
Perhaps you never say the movie STILL CRAZY? I HIGHLY recommend it. One of the greatest band related scripted movies I have ever seen. One of my favorite movies of all time and the original music created for the movie by the band is epic
American Satan (2017) is fun, you have Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, and Remington Leith of Palaye Royale (voice when Andy signs in the movie). Its about a band that literally makes a deal with the Devil for success.
Green Room is an absolute must watch. Focus is on a punk band doing the independent circuit in the northwest US on their own, and SHTF in the worst way. By the end it's basically a horror film. But it's pretty accurate in its depiction of this level of music, minus the STHF part LOL.
Its funny you say "Detroit Rock City" should be required viewing before going to a first concert because my first concert was KISS...I was 10. It was 1983. It was mind blowingly cool for a 10 year old obsessed with that band!! All my siblings are older than me by 10, 11 and 13 years, so I was born listening to rock and roll. I discovered heavier stuff younger than a lot of people apparently...lol...my second concert was Joan Jett later in 1983. The following concerts I saw, thanks to my sister were Motley Crue and Twisted Sister and Ratt....🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I’m from Detroit. My first concert was The Offspring … but there was also a Red Wings game and an ICP show that night. Detroit was pretty crazy that night, lol. I also watched “Detroit Rock City” wondering why they’re running around Detroit in January without coats
How is METAL LORDS not on this list..!? It's one of the most wholesome and fun movies about a couple of high schoolers starting a metal band with cameos from the legends Scott Ian, Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett and Rob Halford.
pro tip, finland is not Scandinavia, finns dont like being lumped in with it, am dating a finn haha, otherwise, dope vid, love your sense of humour and delivery!
I'm gonna be the pedantic ass because I only found this out when it came up in discussion with Finns. Depending on where you are, it is considered part of Scandinavia. The USA has Finland as Scandinavian. Is it totally accurate? Maybe not, but is the term concrete in definition? Nope.
Depends on who you ask. Geographically, Finland is not considered part of Scandinavia. However, my Dad, Mom, and older relatives considered themselves Scandinavians. My Dad, Mom, and relatives grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and Finland was considered part of Scandinavia. In addition, according to one of my cousins who lives Finland many Finns consider themselves Scandinavian.
@@lordvlygar2963 It's a little bit like Great Britain and the Brittish Isles. Irland is not included in the first but is included in the second. The Scandinavian Peninsula includes parts of Finland.
@@oldguy445 I don't know many, if at all, any self respecting Finn IN Finland that calls themselves Scandinavian. The Finns of Swedish decent maybe. But not so much Ethnic Finns..
Finland geographical location is Scandinavian Peninsula. Finnish people are Ugrofinn origin. Different than Germanic Swedes, Norwegian and Danish. But despite ethnic differences with their Germanic-Scandinavian neighbours, the Scandinavian vibe is there in Finland, so in its own way Finland belongs to the Scandinavian world.
Indeed, it needs spinal tap, ace mockumentary (break like the wind a fave cd) Trick or treat deffo. Eat the Rich, mad film with Lemmy (Spider) n music. Maximum Overdrive, solid AC/DC sound track, n a Steven King film And Elvira mistress of the dark😂 Oh, and Studio 666. Foo Fighters
When it comes to representing Norwegian black metal, I wouldn’t say that Lords of Chaos is the best pick. There are a lot of documentaries that are far more insightful in that regard and even has been endorsed by and featured people who was part of that community. It was, however, the best mainstream representation of a genre that prefered to stay underground. I am more disappointed that Spinal Tap was not on this list…
@@RThyrringWell, despite it's reputation. It still made big news - sold records worldwide. And influenced (given it's unique sound) combined well with other styles of music.. So I feel deserves a mention up there with the best..
I saw headbanger's journey at a special event in quebec city, sam dunn was present and right behind us the guys from in flames were sitted as they were playing in the bigger area of that venue on that evening, it was a special moment
you know hellhammer started as a jazz drummer. both genres require strong musicianship and tend to be meritocracies. prog metal for example is full of jazz influence. see opeth's deliverance.
Jazz musicians are the real deal, don't discount them. Jazz is a difficult genre to play! Easy to listen to, but not so easy to play. Case in point, another movie from back in the day was the movie "Crossroads". Ralph Macchio cannot play the instrument, but he sure acts out the part really well. Classical guitar is insane. Also, the fact that Eddie Van Halen asked country star Roy Clark to teach him to play guitar, says a lot. Roy Clark was a master of stringed instruments, particularly the guitar, violin/fiddle, and banjo, highly technical in his mastery of these instruments. If I remember correctly too, it is a Jazz drummer that holds the "bps" world record according to Guiness World, but it doesn't actully say, but he was just 11 years old when he accomplished this feat. Classical guitarists are some of the fastest and technically sound players in the world. I love my metal music, but facts are facts.
@@derekwalker4622 agree strongly, credit where credit is due. i wish i knew more about jazz. should be a video somewhere for recommended jazz for metalheads.
Just watched and agree. Spinal Tap is the best. And what about the animated Heavy Metal - total classic. Honorable mention to Flight 666 (Maiden documentary).
Spinal Tsp may be old, but without a doubt, its the most iconic metal movie of all time. Including Little Nicky or even shitty movies like Rock Star is pretty fkn ridiculous.
1998’s Still Crazy with Bill Nighy is my ultimate go to movie about hard rock. Fused with humor and things that really happen in the world of music is amazing. My other must is Almost Famous. Some of the lines that were added to that movie just hit me hard and are part of my musical truths. Especially the line about things being raw and natural leading up to a single “woo”. The directors cut is better yet. Both had amazing soundtracks that I still listen to. Honorable mention can go to Singles. Although happening in Seattle at the height of the grunge era, it does delve into some of the misfortunes of people in the music scene. Once again a damn good soundtrack.
Fuckyesss. As a rock/metal drummer, when Whiplash came out I said "Finally we drummers have a movie to call our own." Respect can be given to other genres of the musical family and jazz definitely deserves it. What a great movie.
Includes a movie about jazz drumming in a list recommending movies to metal heads while omitting what is arguably THE heavy metal movie, Spinal Tap, you're a fair way off the mark here chief.
No spinal tap?!?!?!?!
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey was a TV-series, not a movie. This was not very relevant list mostly.
@@Riutanharju Nope, movie. "The film that takes you into the heart of the beast."
@@Riutanharju A Headbanger's Journey WAS a movie, but Sam later expanded on the concept to create the tv-series Metal Evolution, which is a big improvement, but A Headbanger's Journey still has the incredibly memetic moments like Necrobutcher's drunk rant and Ghaal's ".... Satan". XD
Since he is in a band, he got scared of that green blob.
I was very upset
This is Spinal Tap is the greatest Metal movie...
I'd say it is a classic one, but not the best one.
Of course it is. It's the only metal movie that goes to 11 🤘
@@tubelious Are you in a band?
Ever watched Mandy?
@@bowelrupture nope
No mention of Trick R Treat (1986)?
Ozzy and Gene Simmons both have cameos. Metalhead kid gets possessed record from radio host, metal madness ensues. Whole movie is littered with 80s metal galore (plus Possessed’s Seven Churches way back when you really had to be underground). Great great movie, used to be on YT for free.
LET'S PARTY!!
Trick 'r treat is 2007, Trick Or Treat is from 1986.
I saw that movie in the theater when it came out. I was obsessed with it, despite it being a bit cheesey...lol...
Blu Ray with extras coming out around October!
@@lordvlygar2963 Thanks for the heads up.
Heavy Trip is great, the sequel is now coming out!!
i watched the trailer yesterday and i was so happy i shed a tear 🥲 heavy trip is one of my favourite movies ever
WHAAAAT?! A SEQUEL IS COMING OUT?!?!
@@savvathornnmysteriam9867 yeap. in october this year
I came here to say this. Beat me to it.
@@savvathornnmysteriam9867 yup :)
2 of my favorites are Heavy Metal (1981) and The Decline of Western Civilization Part II the Metal Years.
I think he's too young to have seen DofWCpt2 The Metal Years! I've see Decline pt 2 about 20 times.
The Drunk Chris Holmes floating in the pool is unforgettable and Megadeth In My Darkest Hour was awesome in Decline pt 2.
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That should have been number one! It's a great documentary film.
Agreed
Even though it was set in the mid 70's, Dazed and Confused had some great early Metal and hard rock. My favorite movie
One of the best movie soundtracks even tho its mainly classic rock. Honorable mention imo
You forgot about Metalhead, an icelandic movie.
I've been wanting to see that for a while but haven't been able to find it
@@wyattsmetal it s free on youtube
@@wyattsmetal th-cam.com/video/K4DSnKjaufI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qNb0a49MeEAluS2b
One of my favourite movies. Most movies of this list are just bad jokes. Metalhead (aka Málmhaust) is actual a very serious movie.
@@trassentante I love it because it's not just another copycat Hollywood movie.
Bill and Ted: "Played by Alex Winter and John Wick"
LOL 😁
You SIR forgot about DEATHGASM
Cheers, no need to watch now😅
well damn that was the only reason I clicked on this video....Deathgasm deserves much more love and hopefully we get the sequel soon
@@bradtussey827 THERES GONNA BE A SEQUEL???
@@polaris_ace yeah they had a go fund me for it and depending on how much you donated you'd get some stuff or got to be in the film in some way but the go fund me has stopped and no word on if the film is being worked on as we speak
@@bradtussey827 looking it up now it has been confirmed and theres a vid with the director talking about it!!!
Metal Lords is a great movie 🎬 and features the Cello work of Tina Guo. Heavy Metal the movie is fantastic. The segment that features the song Mob Rules fits perfect with with the song. Rock and Rule and American Pop are also good too. This Is Spinal Tap is a must on any list of musical theme movies. People have been quoting that movie for much longer than Wayne's World 🌎
thank you! i was searching the comments waiting for someone to say Metal Lords!! Cello and metal is an underrated combo that I think deserves more recognition! They have a version of "Machinary of Torment" on spotify but its not the kids in the movie singing, tom morello is singing but still amazing!
Yes!!! That movie was so good for a modern coming of age metalhead film!!
I was waiting for Metal Lords as well. This list feels a bit half-assed without it AND Spinal Tap.
Honorable mention: Trick or Treat (1986) with Gene Simmons and Ozzy 🎃
This is the one i came to look for! shoulda been on the list!
Great soundtrack too by Fastway 🤘
Saw Fastway around the same time this movie came out...the singer Dave King now fronts a band called flogging molly who are fantastic 😜 @@Giambijuice
Hell yeah! Sammi Curr was always cool to me
They were just cameos.
I also would like to add Metalhead from Island
The film is about a young woman who loses her brother (Metalhead) in an accident.
She then turns to black metal and finds peace in metal.
It's a very tragic film but really well made.
-Fubar: Balls To The Wall
-The Stoned Age
-Hesher
-River's Edge (Great soundtrack and 80's metalheads as characters)
-Gummo (Mainly for the soundtrack)
Not having Spinal Tap on here is blasphemy
"current" metalheads.
The 80s is over. it's been over for 40 years.
@@Jagger-Tyr_13all those modes you play on the guitar. The monastery era has been over for 700 years.
Absolutely!
“The 80s is over” 😂
Rivers Edge... One of the best soundtracks ever. Shot around the Sacramento area. Features early Keanu Reeves in one
of the greatest lines in cinema ever "Mother Fucker, Food Eater!"
Great Movie!
"Come outside and bring your Nunchaku!"
One of the reasons I like this movie is the music is part of the background rather than presented to you. These are just metalheads living their lives until they are tested (or whatever that one guy kept saying)...
"I ate so much pussy in those days my beard looked like a glazed donut" -- Feck
My all time favorite movie and it introduced me to Slayer.
"CATS HAVE CLAWS!" 😂
Needs The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: the Metal Years
this movie is trash....made by a punk fan who scraped the bottom of the barrel for 90% of this doc and mashed butt rockers with legit metal musicians.
@michaelmelendez7350 also some parts were faked, like the Ozzy kitchen scene spilling the it age juice and the Chris Holmes pool scene
@@IanMalcolm-rw5pnSince when, are movies, real?!
It's called artistic license. Or maybe they wanted a little comedy. Or maybe they were just F-ing around.
It is still a movie about metal, albeit LA glam mostly, and was filmed at the golden years of the 80s metal scene.
The dude left off Spinal and Heavy Metal, too. He's Shitte!!!
You forgot to mention:
El Dia de la Bestia
Deathgasm
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
El Día de la Bestia. ❤❤❤
I've watched El día de la bestia (1995) a few years ago for Christmas and it's probably my favourite Christmas movie ever. What an underrated gem.
Spinal Tap? Number 11! It´s one more than ten!
Anvil, the Story of Anvil should have been on the list
How is Spinal Tap not on this list?! I'd also check out Trick or Treat and the documentary The Decline of Western Civilization Pt 2: The Metal Years. And Heavy Metal Parking Lot! And the Anvil documentary! Whiplash may not be metal, per se but is definitely a great movie.
That Anvil doc is fantastic! I was/am amazed at how well made it is.
When I saw that he'd included documentaries, I immediately thought of The Decline of Western Civilization Pt 2 as well, but you're absolutely right about Anvil. It's a great documentary.
Some other very good movies I recommand :
- ANVIL the story of ANVIL
- Metalhead (2013, Island)
- Pentagram last days here
- We are twisted f***ing sister!
- Mandy
Anvil was great
Bad News
Pentagram, good call 👍👊
@@PeterKnagge never seen this one, seems to be fun 👍
The Stoned Age was and is the Best Metal Movie I've ever seen.
Yes sir. Love that movie and sometimes if feels like its just me and my mates that have seen it. Developed appreciation for Blue Oyster Cult after that.
It’s blue oyster cult bro…..
That’s a pussy band!
Yes! I forgot about that movie! Good call! "No, Hankey. Get the tall boys"
"You've gotta be one hard up bastard to try and worm Crump's brother's chicks."
1. Until the lights take us.
2. Metal Evulotion
3. Blackhearts
4. Global Metal.
5. Slave to the grind.
6. Murder in the front row.
7. Helvete. The story of norwegian black metal
🔥🖤🤘
"..omg and he wipes his ass with the record contract!"
Surprised neither Deathgasm, Lords of Chaos or even Decline of Western Civilisation 2 are mentioned.
be so fr
For real. Lords of chaos is amazing
Having no Chris Holms floating in a pool drinking fifths of vodka was a let down.
Rivers Edge 🤘
@@bidienipp3412 the band it's about hated it and not compensated or consulted on the move.
How could you not have Spinal Tap, Fubar, Fubar 2, and Deathgasm?
"Lemmy was the greatest being to ever walk this planet." I hoisted a few with Lemmy and I approve this message. He was just down to earth and cool AF. Since then I have met several people that had partied with him this sentiment is universal. I have never heard anyone that met him say anything bad about him.
I have worked at Mikkey Dee the Motorhead drummers place a bit over the years and he is also a pretty cool guy. Talkative and friendly.
" im just here for the beer and the bitches" best line in Little Nicky and a tagline i use all the time
I love that movie
OzZy!?
Good line, sadly I have never seen that film...lol Should I rectify that situation?
@@Defensive_Wounds yes indeed... its a fun movie
Hey mate, here is 12 more best heavy metal movies off the top of my head:
1. Bad News (UK). 2. Trick or Treat (USA). 3. The Stoned Age (USA). 4. Deathgasm (NZ). 5. Mammas Pojkar/Metal Brothers (Sweden). 6. Metal-head (Iceland) 7. Spinal Tap (UK). 8. Lords of Chaos (USA/Norway?). 9. Metal Lords (USA). 10. Decline of Western Civilization II (USA). 11. Heavy Metal Parking Lot (USA). 12. Anvil - the Story of Anvil (USA/Canada?).
Came here to suggest Bad News. It, along with the other Comic Strip films, is on TH-cam.
Anvil was great movie. Determination and love for metal against all the s**t life throws at you, and kinda real life Spinal Tap too!
@@NoName-t7e Stunt Rock is a great movie about a band called Sorcery
@@erikhrycun1770 I have never even heard of that movie or that band so I checked it out. Thanks man, I love 70s films and fashion.
@@erikhrycun1770 also I could have added another film, Detroit Rock City, to that original list. 90s movie with Ed Furlong and Malanie Lynskey.
Rivers Edge and Spinal Tap, 100% deserve a slot in the top 10.
Yeah. That scene where I think it’s Crispen Glover’s character blasting Captor of sin.
@@metaldog4642 Fates Warning - Kyrie Eleison too
I was think Rivers Edge too
Here are some rock ‘n’ roll/ metal movies/documentaries worth mentioning
This is Spinal Tap
The Rocker 2008
The decline of western civilization part two
Rock ‘n’ roll high school
Until the light takes us
Montage of heck
End of the century the story of the Ramones
God bless Ozzy Osbourne
Sid and Nancy
The Buddy Holly story
Some kind of monster
DIO: Dreamers Never Die
That Metallica flick "Through the Never" was pretty cool, too. Way better than I expected.
2 more
Cliff 'em All
Black & Blue
Spinal Tap, Heavy Metal, Lords of Chaos, Through the Never, Decline of Western Civ 1 & 2. and many others
'This Is Spinal Tap' puts every one of these into the ground. An embarrassing omission.
One of the movies in my list is Decline of the Western Civilization: the Metal Years, a documentary. There is a mix of hard metal and glam but that was the first time I had see Lemmy Kilmister. When I saw him there I hadn’t heard his music yet but he was just a chill and positive guy that I became a fan for life. Unbelievable guy. I would have followed him through fire after that movie. Also Ozzy is “normal” and you see the Lord of Darkness in his most normal before their TV show. Megadeth is also there and that is another band I fell in love with that band and have been a fan for life. If anyone missed this documentary movie, then stop and see it.
I second this. Also in Decline pt 2 see Chris Holmes of W.A.S.P. interviewed while stupid drunk & floating in a pool.
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Rock & Rule was a crazy animated movie from the early 80s. Me and my bros still quote it today. Crazy movie, crazy soundtrack. Just awesome.
Spinal Tap, Trick or Treat, American Satan, Stoned Age
This list should only have gone to 11. The film that should have made the number 1 slot was "This is Spinal Tap". The 2nd best movie would be 1981's animated sci-fi masterpiece "Heavy Metal". Classic soundtrack.
"played by alwx winter and john wick" i was not ready for that hahahaha
Really thought Spinal Tap was going to be the number 1.
me too!!!!!!
I believe the only number is can be is 11. Which is basically number 1 twice.
it is number 1 no mater what
nah, Spinal Tap is good and all, but it's also just a nostalgia trip.
Never held up to people's interpretation of the movie, which was the "greatest movie of all time".
It's not. It's just okay, and that's okay.
"played by Alex Winter and John Wick" - awesome.
Negative points for no "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" or "Spinal Tap" on the list.
Good list, but without Deathgasm and of course the absolute #1 Spinal Tap it is incomplete.
I see others have mentioned Spinal Tap and I agree. Although I must mention two animated films that I highly enjoy. Heavy Metal and Rock and Rule are great!
No Spinal Tap...denied.
No. 1 is the goat! 11 should be spinal tap.
This is right my alley and I have been looking for something just like this list. Thanks so much
Tia Carrera is the chick from Wayne’s world. She’s totally rad. Just last year did a tour playing bass with a Hawaiian group . My wife got pictures with her
Schwing
gotta check out Deathgasm, in 3D (German Blu Ray) if you can
I’m flabbergasted that Dethgasm was not included. It’s seriously funny and clearly made by fans of horror and extreme metal.
Actually no Movie, but an anime: Detroit Metal City
It´s a funny Black Metal one
Actually there is a live action adaptation. Gene Simmons is in it
Check out Mazinkaiser SKL. A kickass mecha anime with heavy metal vibes. Plus Loudness made it's opening theme.
The Big Short RIP Vinnie Paul.
This is Spinal Tap, Trick or Treat, and The Gate
Thanks for including Whiplash even if it's about a jazz drummer and not a metal drummer - I'm sure musicians across ALL genres have suffered similar abuses for the sake of perfection, be it from a professor or a tyrannical bandleader. A few others to consider - The Gate, Deathgasm, Almost Famous, Heavy Metal in Baghdad (a documentary), Slumber Party Massacre 2, Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny...
Also, based on Vibes more than content of actual metal; Ridley Scott's "Legend" looks how an old Nightwish song sounds and for that reason it's been a favorite of mine for years.
Sound of Metal
Came here to say this. Incredible movie, really hits home for players and even fans of live music.
still havent seen that one.
not your typical metal movie but i loved this one!!!
Not good
No Trick Or Treat? Black Roses? Rocktober Blood? Hard Rock Zombies? Slumber Party Massacre 2? Deathgasm? The Gate? Gummo? Damn dude.
Bro, I was legit thinkin of all those movies too. Love his picks but sad he completely left out the whole sub genre of heavy metal horror films. Devil’s Candy was also a good ass heavy metal horror flick too.
deathgasm FOR REAL. i got the soundtrack on vinyl. may i also add to your list of 80s awesomeness Rock and Roll Nightmare
"Alex Winter and John Wick," hahahaha
aka Neo
Little Nicky is a classic, I LOVE this movie \m/
I’m still in somewhat shock that they covered Reagan Youth in Airheads. That was legendary
I haven’t seen that since before I discovered Reagan Youth, gonna have to rewatch!
Probably my favorite metal movie. “Who would win in a fight, Lemmy, or god? Trick question! Lemmy IS god!”
A lot of them already mentioned , thought that will come handy a more complete list
Movies :
Back To Black (2024) - Amy Winehouse
Bob Marley One Love (2024) - Bob Marley
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) - Queen
Cadillac Records (2008) - Leonard Chess (Record company founder)
Cbgb (2013) - Cbgb (Ny Music Venue)
Crossroads (1986) - Robert Johnson
Elvis (2022) - Elvis Presley
Elvis The Movie (1979) - Elvis Presley
Fubar (2002)
Gainsbourg (Vie Heroique) (2010) - Serge Gainsbourg
Good Vibrations (2012) - Terri Hooley (Belfast record-store owner)
Hard Core Logo (1996)
Hard Core Logo 2 (2010)
Heavy Trip (Hevi Reissu) (2018)
Help! (1965) - The Beatles
Its All Gone Pete Tong (2004)
Jimi All Is by My Side (2013) - Jimi Hendrix
La Bamba (1987) - Ritchie Valens
Lords of Chaos (2018) - Mayehm
Metalhead (Malmhaus) (2013)
Pop Redemption (2013)
Ray (2004) - Ray Charles
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2010) - Ian Dury
Sound Of Noise (2010)
Street Survivors (2020) - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Studio 666 (2022) - Foo Fighters
Taking Woodstock (2009) - Elliot Tiber
Tenacious D The Pick Of Destiny (2006) - Tenacious D
The Blues Brothers (1980) - The Blues Brothers
The Dirt (2019) - Motley Crue
The Doors (1991) - The Doors
The Rose (1979) - Janis Joplin
The Runaways (2010) - The Runaways
The Sapphires (2012) - The Sapphires
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - Spinal Tap
Tommy - The Who (1975) - The Who
Yesterday (2019) - The Beatles
Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story (2007) - Dewey Cox
Documentaries :
Amy (2015) - Amy Winehouse
Artifact (2012) - 30 Seconds To Mars
Jimi Hendrix (1973) - Jimi Hendrix
Kurt Cobain Montage of Heck (2015) - Kurt Cobain
Lemmy (2010) - Lemmy Kilmister
Marley (2012) - Bob Marley
Metal (A Headbanger's Journey) (2005) - Heavy Metal Culture
Metal (Get Thrashed) (2008) - Thrash Metal Scene
Metal (Global Metal) (2008) - Heavy Metal Culture
Metal (Until The Light Takes Us) (2009) - Norwegian Black Metal Scene
Metal From Hellas (2008) - Greek Heavy Metal Scene
Rockfield (The Studio On The Farm) (2020) - Rockfield Studios
Satan Rides The Media (1999) - Varg Vikernes
Searching For Sugar Man (2012) - Sixto Rodriguez
Sing Your Song (2011) - Harry Belafonte
The Freddie Mercury Story Who Wants To Live Forever (2016) - Freddie Mercury
Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013) - Background Singers Scene
When You're Strange (2009) - The Doors
Spinal Tap is a must, followed by Eat the rich.
Eat The Rich... You've got taste
'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' holds a special place in my heart because I first saw it spending the night at a friend's when we were 10 years old and the movie had been out on VHS rental. They had two VCR's so they'd record every movie that they rented-I even remember the FBI warning telling you NOT to do that but everyone did anyway. My friend died a few years later from a really, really bad asthma attack so I always think about him and how we laughed at this movie, excited to stay up all night watching movies and playing Nintendo. I miss you, buddy.
Deathgasm is another wild yet hilarious metal related movie. Another one (for me) it's a spanish duology called "Isi/Disi" (I don't know if there's any english dub, but maybe you can find it with subtitles)
Spinal Tap ? The Story of Anvil ? Some Kind of Monster?
There was ONE funny scene in Get Him To The Greek - "Sometimes when you smoke a Jeffrey, you've got to stroke the fuzzy wall"
Dude, Heavy Trip was awesome. I would have never heard of it had it not been for this video. Loved it!!!
Tia Carrere was on Tiger Belly not too long ago and she is just as vivacious and awesome as you’d imagine her to be, I mean I’d still hit it :p (respectfully )
Perhaps you never say the movie STILL CRAZY? I HIGHLY recommend it. One of the greatest band related scripted movies I have ever seen.
One of my favorite movies of all time and the original music created for the movie by the band is epic
Where’s Spinal Tap?
American Satan (2017) is fun, you have Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, and Remington Leith of Palaye Royale (voice when Andy signs in the movie). Its about a band that literally makes a deal with the Devil for success.
Deathgasm is an awesome metal movie
Green Room is an absolute must watch. Focus is on a punk band doing the independent circuit in the northwest US on their own, and SHTF in the worst way. By the end it's basically a horror film. But it's pretty accurate in its depiction of this level of music, minus the STHF part LOL.
Its funny you say "Detroit Rock City" should be required viewing before going to a first concert because my first concert was KISS...I was 10. It was 1983. It was mind blowingly cool for a 10 year old obsessed with that band!! All my siblings are older than me by 10, 11 and 13 years, so I was born listening to rock and roll. I discovered heavier stuff younger than a lot of people apparently...lol...my second concert was Joan Jett later in 1983. The following concerts I saw, thanks to my sister were Motley Crue and Twisted Sister and Ratt....🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I’m from Detroit. My first concert was The Offspring … but there was also a Red Wings game and an ICP show that night. Detroit was pretty crazy that night, lol.
I also watched “Detroit Rock City” wondering why they’re running around Detroit in January without coats
How is METAL LORDS not on this list..!? It's one of the most wholesome and fun movies about a couple of high schoolers starting a metal band with cameos from the legends Scott Ian, Tom Morello, Kirk Hammett and Rob Halford.
pro tip, finland is not Scandinavia, finns dont like being lumped in with it, am dating a finn haha, otherwise, dope vid, love your sense of humour and delivery!
I'm gonna be the pedantic ass because I only found this out when it came up in discussion with Finns. Depending on where you are, it is considered part of Scandinavia. The USA has Finland as Scandinavian. Is it totally accurate? Maybe not, but is the term concrete in definition? Nope.
Depends on who you ask. Geographically, Finland is not considered part of Scandinavia. However, my Dad, Mom, and older relatives considered themselves Scandinavians. My Dad, Mom, and relatives grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I grew up in Northern Minnesota and Finland was considered part of Scandinavia. In addition, according to one of my cousins who lives Finland many Finns consider themselves Scandinavian.
@@lordvlygar2963 It's a little bit like Great Britain and the Brittish Isles. Irland is not included in the first but is included in the second. The Scandinavian Peninsula includes parts of Finland.
@@oldguy445 I don't know many, if at all, any self respecting Finn IN Finland that calls themselves Scandinavian. The Finns of Swedish decent maybe. But not so much Ethnic Finns..
Finland geographical location is Scandinavian Peninsula.
Finnish people are Ugrofinn origin. Different than Germanic Swedes, Norwegian and Danish. But despite ethnic differences with their Germanic-Scandinavian neighbours, the Scandinavian vibe is there in Finland, so in its own way Finland belongs to the Scandinavian world.
the boat that rocked is a great movie,
VH1 Heavy: story of metal is a great documentary
whatever happened with "HEAVY METAL" ............. 1981 cartoon movie? ..........
Absolutely! Hell Yeah!
I recently saw Scream for me Sarajevo and it was a fantastic story with incredible music tracks.
Before you destroy Canada, watch FUBAR and it's sequel. A true depiction of the Canadian metalhead.
The airport scene in “Get Him to the Greek” is something I’ve lived, and makes the ridiculous VERY REAL.
Indeed, it needs spinal tap, ace mockumentary (break like the wind a fave cd)
Trick or treat deffo.
Eat the Rich, mad film with Lemmy (Spider) n music.
Maximum Overdrive, solid AC/DC sound track, n a Steven King film
And Elvira mistress of the dark😂
Oh, and Studio 666. Foo Fighters
I think you missed the most important Metal movie ever: This is Spinal Tap.
No mention of Lords Of Chaos.. 😅
When it comes to representing Norwegian black metal, I wouldn’t say that Lords of Chaos is the best pick. There are a lot of documentaries that are far more insightful in that regard and even has been endorsed by and featured people who was part of that community. It was, however, the best mainstream representation of a genre that prefered to stay underground.
I am more disappointed that Spinal Tap was not on this list…
Maybe 'cause it's a bad movie
@@RThyrringWell, despite it's reputation. It still made big news - sold records worldwide. And influenced (given it's unique sound) combined well with other styles of music.. So I feel deserves a mention up there with the best..
also no phallus in wonderland.
Didnt he say best
I saw headbanger's journey at a special event in quebec city, sam dunn was present and right behind us the guys from in flames were sitted as they were playing in the bigger area of that venue on that evening, it was a special moment
"Jazz is kinda like metal" 🤣 I'm curious what your drummer has to say about Whiplash
yeah he aunt getting into Lorna Shore
Whiplash is amazing. Every musician should see it.
you know hellhammer started as a jazz drummer. both genres require strong musicianship and tend to be meritocracies. prog metal for example is full of jazz influence. see opeth's deliverance.
Jazz musicians are the real deal, don't discount them. Jazz is a difficult genre to play! Easy to listen to, but not so easy to play. Case in point, another movie from back in the day was the movie "Crossroads". Ralph Macchio cannot play the instrument, but he sure acts out the part really well. Classical guitar is insane. Also, the fact that Eddie Van Halen asked country star Roy Clark to teach him to play guitar, says a lot. Roy Clark was a master of stringed instruments, particularly the guitar, violin/fiddle, and banjo, highly technical in his mastery of these instruments.
If I remember correctly too, it is a Jazz drummer that holds the "bps" world record according to Guiness World, but it doesn't actully say, but he was just 11 years old when he accomplished this feat. Classical guitarists are some of the fastest and technically sound players in the world. I love my metal music, but facts are facts.
@@derekwalker4622 agree strongly, credit where credit is due. i wish i knew more about jazz. should be a video somewhere for recommended jazz for metalheads.
Honorable mentions: Metal Lords, Deathgasm, and Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny
I can't believe Pick of Destiny isn't in the list
Just watched and agree. Spinal Tap is the best. And what about the animated Heavy Metal - total classic. Honorable mention to Flight 666 (Maiden documentary).
Spinal Tsp may be old, but without a doubt, its the most iconic metal movie of all time. Including Little Nicky or even shitty movies like Rock Star is pretty fkn ridiculous.
You forgot Shock 'em dead from 1991.Michael angelo batio plays the solos of the guitar and also traci lords stars in it.Check it out now!!!
You missed a few....Dethgazm, Trick Oe Treat, Spinal Tap, Metal Lords(on Netflix), and Lords of Chaos
Great list and i have seen all most all of them. I could sugest one more that's like DIRT. Hysteria and it's about Def Lepard.
Spinal Tap?
PS. I was certain Spinal Tap would be #1
1998’s Still Crazy with Bill Nighy is my ultimate go to movie about hard rock. Fused with humor and things that really happen in the world of music is amazing. My other must is Almost Famous. Some of the lines that were added to that movie just hit me hard and are part of my musical truths. Especially the line about things being raw and natural leading up to a single “woo”. The directors cut is better yet. Both had amazing soundtracks that I still listen to. Honorable mention can go to Singles. Although happening in Seattle at the height of the grunge era, it does delve into some of the misfortunes of people in the music scene. Once again a damn good soundtrack.
Deathgasm im surprised wasn’t an honorable mention.
Fuckyesss. As a rock/metal drummer, when Whiplash came out I said "Finally we drummers have a movie to call our own." Respect can be given to other genres of the musical family and jazz definitely deserves it. What a great movie.
Includes a movie about jazz drumming in a list recommending movies to metal heads while omitting what is arguably THE heavy metal movie, Spinal Tap, you're a fair way off the mark here chief.
Huge oversight
Glad someone else applauded the ending to whiplash just as I did.
What about "Sound of Metal". Story about a drummer who becomes deaf.
B grade movie "Strangeland" with Dee Snider in the lead role and wrote the script also worth a watch. Cool soundtrack also!
What about Heavy Metal or Doomstar Requiem?
heavy trip is a master piece
Much apreciated :)