Product Description

GET THRASHED: THE STORY OF THRASH METAL is one of the best music documentaries ever made. Featuring the biggest bands in heavy metal music, it covers the initial origins, cultural impact, and musical influence of Thrash Metal. Told first-hand by the members of bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, as well as using raw, original show footage; writer/director Rick Ernst (MTV/VH1) demonstrates how and why many of these bands emerged from playing local parties and small clubs to headlining major arenas and stadiums. Along the way we witness the drugs, drinking, fighting, deaths, mosh pits, leather jackets, long hair and most of all the groundbreaking new music. Throughout the course of the film we follow the lives and music of these artists - truly realizing how the seeds they planted back then have given rise to the new breed of extreme Heavy Metal and Active Rock that has taken over the radio waves and major arenas today. Awards: 2007 BACKSEAT FILM FESTIVAL (winner best documentary & best soundtrack ) 2007 SEATTLE TRUE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL {winner best documentary } 2007 SAN ANTONIO UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (winner SAFILM grand prize award) 2007 NEW YORK INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL { best documentary , best director } Featuring the music of and interviews with: Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Exodus, Testament, Stone Sour, Lamb of God, Overkill, Kreator, Hatebreed, In Flames, Sepultura, Destruction, Shadows Fall, Suicidal Tendencies, Death Angel, Sodom , Meshuggah, Vio-lence, Nuclear Assault, Godsmack, Chimera, plus many more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16187 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-11-03
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Special Edition, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 180 minutes

Synopsis
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Pantera--these bands' propulsive rhythms and explosive riffs gave birth to a whole new genre of music: thrash metal. This documentary takes viewers inside the early years of the metal scene in the 1980s and '90s. Using interviews and rare footage, GET THRASHED offer new insights on the music that gave rock and roll a blood transfusion and inspired a whole new generation of rebels.

Customer Reviews

Thrash till death!
This is a wonderful, nostalgic film for all us old thrashers and a great introduction to the scene for new fans. Some fascinating interviews with most of the big hitters from the scene...the main film covers 6 or 7 bands in detail ( Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth, Exodus, Kreator, Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera ( the latter of whom had too much time IMO ) ) alongside detailed investigations into the creation of the genre, it`s fans, fashion and impact.

The bonus feature goes on for ages and covers a good bulk of the rest of the scene. The only down point is the lack of actual music from the bands...especially on the extras. I guess there was a rights issue. But overall it doesn`t matter too much, the documentary is fantatic on it`s own and I guess most of us have all those old Cds to listen to anytime!

bonded by blood!!!!
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , what can you no like about this dvd , i think ive watched it everyday since i bought it!, hits the nail on the head. pull on your white high top sneakers and your tight jeans and bullet belt and buy this dvd you wont be dissapointed!. i grew up as a teenager in the mid-late 80"s and this dvd captures the whole scene as it emerged. the extras are worth the price of the dvd alone in my view. buy buy buy or die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

absolutly great
Great documentary about best music genre ever! Lot of interesting interviews, videos, pictures and stories. It refreshes lot of memories from 80's. If you like thrash metal you'll love this DVD.