Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Movie · Documentary, Music · 2h 20m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released June 10, 2004

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.

Directed by Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

Cast

• James Hetfield as Self
• Lars Ulrich as Self
• Kirk Hammett as Self
• Robert Trujillo as Self
• Jason Newsted as Self
• Dave Mustaine as Self
• Bob Rock as Self
• Phil Towle as Self

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