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Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2006): Cast

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Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life is a 2006 documentary directed by Dick Carruthers, starring James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Geezer Butler. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (2006) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Dick Carruthers
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life About?

The premise of Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life without spoilers.

This documentary examines heavy metal’s story through the voices of bands, fans, producers, industry insiders and journalists. It looks at why metal’s power, emotion and longevity set it apart, why it’s often misunderstood, how it defies the establishment, manipulates media, spreads positivity, and embeds its iconography in mainstream culture.

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • rock music
  • heavy metal music
  • heavy metal band
  • reporter
  • rock band
  • music producer
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Cast & crew

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life Cast

James Hetfield leads the cast, with Kirk Hammett and Geezer Butler. Directed by Dick Carruthers; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dick Carruthers

More films directed by Dick Carruthers: The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires, The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen, Black Sabbath: The End of The End and Imagine Dragons: Smoke + Mirrors Live.

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Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life Also Known As

Also known as “Больше, чем жизнь: История хэви-метал”.

Also known as
  • Больше, чем жизнь: История хэви-метал

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Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life?

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life released?

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life was released in 2006.

Who directed Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life?

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life was directed by Dick Carruthers.

More films by Dick Carruthers

Who is in the cast of Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life?

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life stars James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Geezer Butler, among 23 credited actors.

Does Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life have a post-credit scene?

No. Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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