5 Movies Based on Heavy Metal Music That Will Rock Your World

Whether you’re a fan of metal music or not, these 5 movies based on the genre are sure to entertain you. From documentaries to feature films, there’s something for everyone. So crank up the volume and get ready to rock out!

Introducing the 5 movies

1) This Is Spinal Tap
2) Wayne’s World
3) Heavy Metal
4) Rock Star
5) Air Guitar Nation

“Heavy Metal”

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s. With roots in blues rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness. The genre’s lyrics and performance styles are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo.

In 1968, three years after the genre’s birth, the first heavy metal band was formed: Black Sabbath. Their dark, gloomy sound and lyrics positioned them as the anti-hippie band of their time, earning them a loyal following among working-class youngsters. Sabbath went on to pioneered the doom metal subgenre with their 1970 album _Paranoid_.

In the 1980s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre’s evolution by incorporating twin lead guitars, while Motörhead introduced a punk rock sensibility and an emphasis on speed. Bands such as Metallica later blended classical influences with thrash metal to create a more complex sound. In the mid-1990s we saw bands like Pantera taking heavy metal in a more extreme direction with their _ Vulgar Display of Power _ album.

Today there are many different subgenres of heavy metal, each with its own unique sound and style. Here are five movies that capture the spirit of this powerful music genre:

1) _This Is Spinal Tap_ (1984) – A satirical mockumentary about a British heavy metal band attempting to make a comeback tour in America.

2) _Wayne’s World_ (1992) – A comedy about two slackermetalheads who host a public-access television show in Aurora, Illinois.

3) _The Crow_ (1994) – A gothic supernatural revenge thriller starring Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, who is resurrected from the dead to seek revenge against those who killed him and his fiancée.

4) _Airheads_ (1994) – A comedy about a group of youths who take a radio station hostage in order to get airtime for their band’s demo tape.

5) _School of Rock_ (2003) – A feel-good comedy starring Jack Black as Dewey Finn, a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher at an prestigious prep school where he teaches his students about rock ‘n’ roll history and how to play instruments so they can compete in Battle of the Bands competition.

“Rock Star”

In the 2001 movie “Rock Star”, Mark Wahlberg plays Chris “Izzy” Cole, the lead singer of the heavy metal band Blood Pollution. When the band’s lead singer, Bobby Beers, is fired, Izzy is tapped to take his place.

Izzy is a committed fan of Blood Pollution and he throws himself into his new role with abandon, even changing his look and stage name to fit the part. But as the band’s popularity skyrockets, Izzy begins to lose touch with who he really is.

The movie also stars Jennifer Aniston as Emily Poule, Izzy’s girlfriend and fellow Blood Pollution fan. “Rock Star” is a funny and touching look at what it means to be a true rock star.

“Detroit Rock City”

Detroit Rock City is a 1999 American musical comedy drama film directed by Adam Rifkin and written by Carl V. Dupre and Lovelace Reynolds. The film follows four teenage boys in a Kiss tribute band who try to see their idols in concert in Detroit in 1978.

The film stars Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, and Natasha Lyonne as the members of the band, “mystery,” named after the Kiss song “Mystery Train”. Supporting roles are played by Alicia Witt, Lin Shaye, Melanie Lynskey, Shannon Elizabeth, Kevin Nash and Tiffany Thorpe.

Despite its title and subject matter, very little of the film’s action actually takes place in Detroit; most of it was shot in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.

“School of Rock”

In this 2003 classic, struggling musician Dewey Finn (Jack Black) poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he finds out his students are talented, he forms a band with them and enters them into a Battle of the Bands competition. This feel-good movie will have you headbanging along to some classics while also teaching some valuable life lessons.

“This is Spinal Tap”

With a star-studded cast that includes Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, “This is Spinal Tap” is a hilarious mockumentary about a has-been British heavy metal band struggling to make a comeback. The film follows the band as they embark on a disastrous tour of the United States, encountering one mishap after another. Along the way, they make fun of the excesses of the heavy metal lifestyle, and the absurdities of the music industry. If you’re a fan of heavy metal music, or just looking for a good laugh, “This is Spinal Tap” is a must-see.

Why these movies are the best

When it comes to music-based films, there are a lot of duds out there. But every now and then, a movie comes along that perfectly captures the feeling of the music it’s based on. Here are five movies based on heavy metal music that will rock your world.

1) This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

This mockumentary follows the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap on their disastrous tour of the United States. The movie is full of hilariously quotable moments, and it perfectly captures the over-the-top excesses of the metal scene.

2) Heavy Metal (1981)

Based on the popular magazine of the same name, Heavy Metal is an animated anthology film that features a series of stories in different styles, all connected by a framing story about an orb that grants wishes but also brings doom to those who possess it. The movie is packed with violence, sex, and rock & roll, and it’s sure to please fans of both metal music and animation.

3) Wayne’s World (1992)

This comedy follows Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two slacker buddies who host a public access TV show dedicated to their love of heavy metal music. When they get caught up in the machinations of a ruthless media executive, they have to fight to keep their show on the air. Wayne’s World is funny, fast-paced, and full of classic metal tunes.

4) School of Rock (2003)

In this feel-good comedy, struggling musician Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he forms a band with them and enters them in a Battle of the Bands competition. School of Rock is full of energy and features an amazing soundtrack of classic rock hits.