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Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal (2017)
Video | 90 min | Documentary, Music

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Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal (2017)

Video | 90 min | Documentary, Music

Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been named as the epicenter for "Thrash Metal;" whereas Los Angeles is invariably considered the "Hair-Metal" capitol. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands ...See moreThroughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been named as the epicenter for "Thrash Metal;" whereas Los Angeles is invariably considered the "Hair-Metal" capitol. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands since the early '80s, but the fact is LA is the birthplace of three out of the "Big 4" thrash bands as well as the breeding grounds for many of the more unconventional speed/thrash/punk-metal bands. Whether it'd be the legendary icons METALLICA, SLAYER, and MEGADETH, or punk/metal renegades SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, or underground thrash legends DARK ANGEL and HIRAX, like it or not, they all originated from this pretentious, megalopolis, hellhole we call Los Angeles. So why is it that LA thrash metal has taken a backseat to the NorCal Bay Area? This is one of many issues that will be revealed in this compelling 2-Volume documentary presented by MetalRock Films. This third installment of the groundbreaking INSIDE METAL series takes the viewer on a journey into the evolution of Thrash Metal...or "speed metal" as it was originally labeled. Appropriately titled "The Rise of LA Thrash Metal"explores the '80s metal counterculture with first-hand insight from the bands and artists that ruled the LA Metal underground as well as journalists, scenesters, and insiders from a time in history when metal music was becoming more and more creative, experiential, uncompromising and extreme. A time when Thrash Metal was thriving in LA. Featuring exclusive, never-before seen, interviews with Lars Ulrich (Metallica), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies), Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies), Eric Peterson (Testament), Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Testament, Dethklok), Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records), John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Joey Vera (Armored Saint), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth), Marty Friedman, Juan Garcia (Agent Steel, Abattoir, Body Count), Katon De Pena (Hirax), Eric Meyer (Dark Angel), Greg Durschlag (The Weasels), Felice LoCoco and Kurt Markham (Overkill L.A.), Malcolm Dome (UK Journalist), Bill Metoyer (Producer), Diego Negrete (MX Machine), Scott Peterson (Cryptic Slaughter), Mike Inez (Alice In Chains), Wolf Hoffmann and Peter Baltes (Accept), John Gallagher (Raven), Brian Tatler (Diamond Head) and many others. See less

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Frank Bello Self Self See fewer	Ghosts of Mars (2001)
John Bush Self Self See fewer	Ghosts of Mars (2001)
David Ellefson Narrator Narrator See fewer	Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Marty Friedman Self Self See fewer	Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
Juan Garcia Self Self See fewer	The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Rocky George Self Self See fewer	Guncrazy (1992)
Gene Hoglan Self Self See fewer	Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
William Howell Self Self See fewer	Black Sheep (1996)
Dave Lombardo Self Self See fewer	Thunder Force (2021)
Eric Peterson Self Self See fewer	Inside Metal: The Rise of L.A. Thrash Metal 2 (2017)
Chris Poland Self Self See fewer	Megadeth: Wake Up Dead (1987)
Brian Slagel Self Self See fewer	Terrifier 2 (2022)
Lars Ulrich Self Self See fewer	Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Joey Vera Self Self See fewer	Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)