Review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) by Shane A — 14 Jul 2007

A pretty good documentary, I love metal but the jingoism towards other kinds of music by the fans makes me angry.

This review of Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) was written by Shane A on 14 Jul 2007.

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