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![]() INSIDE METAL: The LA Metal Scene Explodes – Parts 1 And 2 ![]() By Charlie Steffens aka Gnarly Charlie, Writer/Photographer Tuesday, December 27, 2016 @ 3:46 PM ![]()
In the early to mid-80s, there came a polarization between glam metal and thrash metal, with metal eventually splintering into even more subgenres. Both parts 1 & 2 are loaded with still photographs, video footage, and in-depth interviews from notable musicians who left an imprint on the era: Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Lars Ulrich (METALLICA), Don Dokken (DOKKEN), Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE), Lizzy Borden, Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT), Chris Holmes and Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.), Betsy Weiss (BITCH), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Spacey T (SOUND BARRIER), Dave Meniketti (Y&T), photographer Kevin Estrada, Jaime St. James (BLACK ’N BLUE), Joe Floyd (WARRIOR), Marq Torien (BULLETBOYS), Nadir D’Priest (LONDON), Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK) Michael Sweet (STRYPER), Ann Boleyn (HELLION), John Bush and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT), among others.
During the emergence of bands such as MOTLEY CRUE, GREAT WHITE, W.A.S.P., RATT, DOKKEN, and the band that put metal on the map, QUIET RIOT, the Hollywood club circuit was regarded as the holy grail. Venues like Gazzarris, The Roxy, The Troubadour, and the Whisky a Go Go, all within a half-mile radius of each other, hosted hungry up-and-comers, some of whom inked the sought-after record deal and went on to become rich and famous. As the documentary points out, the competition between the bands was fierce, yet there was a sense of camaraderie in the air. Bands would go see other bands for support, and often to try and swipe a gimmick or two.
The 2-DVD set is an informative must-see for those who lived it and for those interested in the origins of hard rock’s most influential era.
(Bob Nalbandian directed and produced the documentary.)
4.0 Out Of 5.0
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