The best James Hetfield’s movies of 2020
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best James Hetfield’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about James Hetfield.
Flying V
6.5/10
Flying V chronicles the origin of the most unique guitar on earth and its incredible influence on the history of Rock and Roll and Heavy Metal. Hear from the Rock Stars themselves as they describe how, when, and why the Flying V forever changed their careers and altered their entire approach to guitar playing. Journey inside the minds of the biggest icons of our era as they tell their riveting tales of discovery and passion for their beloved Flying V's. Exclusive interviews with members of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Scorpions, Accept, Michael Schenker Group and more. This musical journey is one you will want to take over and over again as secrets of the Flying V guitar are revealed like never before!
Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away
7.4/10
A feature documentary on the life and music of Phil Lynott, telling the story of how a young black boy from working class 1950’s Dublin, became Ireland’s greatest Rock Star. As lead singer of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott was a songwriter, a poet, a dreamer, a wild man. Told extensively through the words of Lynott himself and focusing on some of his iconic songs, the film gets to the heart of Philip, the father, the husband, the friend, the son, the rock icon, the poet and the dreamer.
Metallica: Live in Melbourne, Australia - March 1, 2013
Filmed at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia on March 1, 2013.
Metallica: Live in Munich, Germany - June 13, 2004
Filmed at Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany on June 13, 2004.
Hypnotizing Power: The Story of Master of Puppets
8.7/10
Feature documentary chronicling the making of Metallica's third studio album 'Master of Puppets'. Comprised from a wealth of archive interviews, studio and demo recordings, live performances and stock footage, the documentary is told exclusively in the words of the band members and those that helped make the album.
Metallica: Live in Berlin, Germany - June 6, 2006
Filmed at Waldbühne in Berlin, Germany on June 6, 2006 featuring "Master of Puppets" performed in its entirety.
Metallica: Live in Muskegon, Michigan (November 1, 1991)
Taken from a dusty old VHS tape from the Metallica Vault. Filmed at L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan on November 1, 1991.
Metallica: Live in Nickelsdorf, Austria - June 10, 2012
Filmed at Pannonia Fields II in Nickelsdorf, Austria on June 10, 2012.
Metallica: Live in Salt Lake City, Utah - January 2, 1997
Taken from a dusty old VHS tape from the Metallica Vault. Filmed at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT on January 2, 1997.
Metallica Helping Hands Concert & Auction: Live & Acoustic From HQ
Metallica's Helping Hands Concert & Auction is streaming LIVE from HQ on Saturday, November 14th for their first ever worldwide pay-per-view event!
Metallica: Live in Dallas, Texas - August 3, 2000
Filmed during the second of two free makeup shows at Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas, TX on August 3, 2000. **Please note that there is very little crowd noise picked up by the stage mics and there was no known audience recording to mix in.**
Metallica: Live in Munich, Germany - May 31, 2015
Filmed at Olympiapark München in Munich, Germany on May 31, 2015.
Metallica: Live in Bogotá, Colombia - May 2, 1999
Filmed in Bogotá, Colombia on May 2, 1999.
Metallica: Live in Madrid, Spain - May 31, 2008
Taken from a pair of videotapes in the Metallica Vault that archived the screen feeds from this show. Filmed at Auditorio John Lennon in Getafe, Spain on May 31, 2008.
Metallica - The All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert & Auction
Metallica: Live in Chicago, Illinois - August 12, 1983
Filmed at The Metro in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1983.
Metallica: Live in Lima, Peru - March 20, 2014
Filmed at Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru on March 20, 2014.
Metallica: Live at Slane Castle
Filmed at Slane Castle in Meath, Ireland on June 8, 2019.
Metallica: Live in Mexico City, Mexico - March 3, 2017
Filmed at Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexico on March 3, 2017.
Metallica: Live in Irvine, California - September 23, 1989
Filmed on Lars’ personal camcorder at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA on September 23, 1989. Don't expect some fancy pro-shot video this time around!
