Review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) by Rebecca Y — 03 Nov 2008

Badass movie trying to explain to people that normally wouldnt listen what metal is all about.

This review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was written by Rebecca Y on 03 Nov 2008.

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey has generally received very positive reviews.

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