Review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) by Tony L — 25 Mar 2007

This movie helped me understand what metal is when I was just getting into it.

This review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was written by Tony L on 25 Mar 2007.

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

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