Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

Jun 10, 2004

2h 20m

★ 7.1

Overview

After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Electra Entertainment

Vertigo

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Trailers

Cast

Self

James Hetfield

Self

Lars Ulrich

Self

Kirk Hammett

Self

Robert Trujillo

Self

Jason Newsted

Self

Dave Mustaine

Self

Bob Rock

Self

Phil Towle

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