Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Original title

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Directed by

Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger

Genre

music documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 21m

Rated

R

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 248 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows the heavy metal band Metallica during a difficult period when they record an album and deal with personal problems. It shows the band's therapy sessions and arguments while a member goes to rehab and another leaves the group.

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What happens

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is a 2004 American documentary film about American heavy metal band Metallica. The film follows the band from 2001 to 2003, a turbulent period in the band's history which included the production of their 2003 album St. Anger, frontman James Hetfield entering into rehab for alcoholism and the departure of bassist Jason Newsted as well as the hiring of his replacement Robert Trujillo. The title of the film is named after the song "Some Kind of Monster". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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