Review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) by Jeff N — 16 Oct 2007

My favorite documentary. Wished it went more into the history of metal, but that was not the intent of the film.

This review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was written by Jeff N on 16 Oct 2007.

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