Review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) by Renee T — 06 Mar 2006

If you like metal or want to know more about the genre, watch this documentary. It kicks ass.

This review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was written by Renee T on 06 Mar 2006.

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

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