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Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story

2019Movie1 h 32 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic documentary movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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When only the music mattered...

Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story. In the early 1980’s, a small group of dedicated Bay Area headbangers shunned the hard rock of MTV and Hollywood hairspray bands in favor of a more dangerous brand of metal that became known as thrash! From the tape trading network to the clubs to the record stores and fanzines, director Adam Dubin reveals how the scene nurtured the music and the music spawned a movement. Murder In The Front Row is told through powerful first person testimony and stunning animation and photography. The film is a social study of a group of young people defying the odds and building something essential for themselves. Featuring interviews with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament, Death Angel, Possessed and many more! Narrated by Brian Posehn.

Feels like

  • Thrash Metal History
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Music Documentary
  • 1980s Music Scene
  • Metallica
  • Megadeth
  • Slayer
  • Anthrax
  • Heavy Metal Culture
  • Concert Footage

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Adam Dubin
Written by
Adam Dubin
Music by
Paul Brill

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Facts

May 31, 2019 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language

Released
May 31, 2019
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

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Where can I stream Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story?

In the United States, Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story streams on Prime, Night Flight+, and Qello Concerts by Stingray, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Can I half-watch Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.