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Metal Evolution

2011 – 2014Show1 season12 episodes

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

Summary

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."

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Metal Evolution episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pre-Metal, 8.5
  2. S1 E2 Early Metal US, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Early Metal UK, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 New Wave of British Heavy Metal, 8.5
  5. S1 E5 Glam Metal, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Thrash, 8.5
  7. S1 E7 Grunge, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 Nu Metal, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 Shock Rock, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Power Metal, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Progressive Metal, 8.1
  12. S1 E12 Extreme Metal, 8.2

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen

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Facts

November 11, 2011 · April 15, 2014 · Ended

First aired
November 11, 2011
Last aired
April 15, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Canada
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Metal Evolution?"

Questions about Metal Evolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Metal Evolution?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Metal Evolution from Apple TV Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Metal Evolution worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5).

How long does it take to watch Metal Evolution?

8 h

About 8 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 41 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Can I half-watch Metal Evolution?

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.

Will I feel good after watching Metal Evolution?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.