Global Metal
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In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey through Asia, South America and the Middle East as he explores the underbelly of the world's emerging extreme music scenes; from Indonesian death metal to Chinese black metal to Iranian thrash metal. GLOBAL METAL reveals a worldwide community of metalheads who aren't just absorbing metal from the West - they're transforming it - creating a new form of cultural expression in societies dominated by conflict, corruption and mass-consumerism.
Global Metal is a 2008 documentary that explores how heavy metal has shaped cultures far beyond its Western origins. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, the film follows anthropologist Sam Dunn across Asia, South America, and the Middle East to discover how local metal scenes in countries like Indonesia, China, and Iran have transformed the genre into their own form of cultural expression.
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When was Global Metal released?
Global Metal was released on June 20, 2008.
What does Global Metal cover?
The documentary examines heavy metal scenes in non-Western countries, including Indonesia, China, and Iran, showing how metalheads worldwide have adapted the genre to reflect their own cultures and societies.
Who directed Global Metal?
Global Metal was directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, with Dunn also appearing in the film as the guide exploring various metal communities.
Is Global Metal still available to watch?
Yes, Global Metal was released in 2008 and should be available through various streaming platforms and retailers, though availability may vary by region.
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