Metal Evolution

  • : 2011
  • : 11
  • : 32
  • VH1
  • Documentary Mini-series

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Pre-Metal
Episode overview
11, 2011
The history of heavy metal is charted. The premiere chronicles the origins of the genre, from pioneering music in Memphis to the Kinks in England.
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Early Metal Part 1: US Division
Episode overview
19, 2011
Episode 2 traces the development of early metal in the United States from the guitar histrionics of Dick Dale to the protopunk madness of The Stooges and MC5.
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Early Metal Part 2: UK Division
Episode overview
03, 2011
Pouncing on the power of heavy metal, the UK wasn't about to cede the rock & roll dominance that nation held over America since the insanity of The Beatles and the subsequent British Invasion.
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New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Episode overview
10, 2011
The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal marks no less than the establishment of hard rock’s very first heavy metal army. Loud ‘n’ proud of it, this jean-jacketed legion of headbanging air .. show full overview
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Glam Metal
Episode overview
17, 2011
Purveyors of glam such as Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, will divulge their side of the story, revealing the attitudes, influences and decisions which guided .. show full overview
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Thrash
Episode overview
31, 2011
Next in the evolution of Metal comes a virulent strain called thrash, with the likes of Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax wreaking vengeance on hook and melody through a rhythmic discipline executed at breakneck tempos topped by harshly barked vocals.
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Grunge
Episode overview
07, 2012
An exploration of the grunge genre and how its rise precipitated the downfall of telegenic glam metal. Sam explores the Seattle Sound, from a decidedly fresher approach, inspiring two .. show full overview
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Nu Metal
Episode overview
14, 2012
In Episode 8, Sam Dunn chronicles the rise and fall of nu-metal; starting with its ancestry: pivotal artists like Rage Against The Machine, Faith No More and Tool and their fiery amalgam .. show full overview
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Shock Rock
Episode overview
21, 2012
Two central questions are raised: "Historically, where did the urge to shock an audience come from?" and "What are the antecedents of shock in rock music?" Starting with the ringmaster .. show full overview
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Power Metal
Episode overview
28, 2012
Sam investigates Heavy Metal's most enduring sub-genre, power metal, and dissects its musical foundations, from the unmistakable influence of German classical composers like Wagner and .. show full overview
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Progressive Metal
Episode overview
04, 2012
Many rock academics have proclaimed that the truly progressive musicianship of the last 20 years has been found right here in the world of heavy metal, rather than obvious locales such .. show full overview