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Metal Evolution

Metal Evolution

Metal Evolution

2011 1 Seasons 12 Episodes ⭐ 8.1 Documentary

Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."

Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Pre-Metal

The history of heavy metal is charted. The premiere chronicles the origins of the genre, from pioneering music in Memphi

EP 2

Early Metal Part 1: US Division

Episode 2 traces the development of early metal in the United States from the guitar histrionics of Dick Dale to the pro

EP 3

Early Metal Part 2: UK Division

Pouncing on the power of heavy metal, the UK wasn't about to cede the rock & roll dominance that nation held over Americ

EP 4

New Wave of British Heavy Metal

The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal marks no less than the establishment of hard rock’s very first heavy metal army. L

EP 5

Glam Metal

Purveyors of glam such as Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, will divulge their side of the

EP 6

Thrash

Next in the evolution of Metal comes a virulent strain called thrash, with the likes of Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax wr

EP 7

Grunge

An exploration of the grunge genre and how its rise precipitated the downfall of telegenic glam metal.

EP 8

Nu Metal

In Episode 8, Sam Dunn chronicles the rise and fall of nu-metal; starting with its ancestry: pivotal artists like Rage A

EP 9

Shock Rock

Two central questions are raised: "Historically, where did the urge to shock an audience come from?" and "What are the a

EP 10

Power Metal

Sam investigates Heavy Metal's most enduring sub-genre, power metal, and dissects its musical foundations, from the unmi

EP 11

Progressive Metal

Many rock academics have proclaimed that the truly progressive musicianship of the last 20 years has been found right he

EP 12

Extreme Metal: The Lost Episode

Produced after the original series aired, this episode covers Florida Death Metal, Norwegian Black Metal, Grindcore, and

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