The History Of Metal And Horror

Award-Winning Documentary, The ‘History of Metal and Horror’ Unleashes a Limited Collector’s Edition, Featuring the Feature Length Documentary on Blu-Ray, Two Bonus Blu-Ray Discs with Over 20 hours of Unseen Interview Footage, Soundtrack Disc, Collectable Booklet & More! All in a Stylish Magnetic Box. Only available at METALHORROR.COM

And for Those Who Prefer to Stream, the Documentary and all of the Complete Interviews are Available to Buy or Rent on VIMEO.

Following its acclaimed debut, ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ is now available in an exclusive Deluxe Edition, offering fans an even deeper look into the intertwined evolution of heavy metal music and horror.

Directed by Mike Schiff, this compelling documentary uncovers fresh insights into the origins of heavy metal, its deep-rooted connections to classic horror films, and its lasting cultural significance.

Featuring over sixty interviews with icons from both worlds, ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ dives into the powerful ways these two cultural forces have influenced and shaped each other over decades. Adding to its unique narrative, each chapter is introduced by segments of a post-apocalyptic short film hosted by horror legend Michael Berryman.

The film includes interviews with some of the biggest names in metal and horror, including:

Alice Cooper ● Rob Zombie ● John Carpenter ● Tom Savini Kirk Hammett ● Kane Hodder ● Dave Mustaine Doug Bradley Corey Taylor ● Bill Moseley ● Jonathan Davis ● Sid Haig ● Scott Ian ● Linnea Quigley ● Tobias Forge ● Chris Jericho & many more!

Since 2021, ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ has earned over 30 award wins and 20 nominations at respected festivals including San Francisco Another Hole in the Head Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition, The Rondo Awards, Popcorn Frights, and was notably nominated for Best Documentary Feature at SITGES Film Festival.

‘The History of Metal and Horror – Deluxe Edition’ includes the original film on Blu-ray, two bonus discs featuring over 20 hours of unseen interviews, a soundtrack disc, and an 8-page collectable booklet. Additionally, Each limited edition box set is individually numbered, signed, and housed in a premium magnetic Blu-ray case, making this the perfect collector’s item for enthusiasts.

Official Synopsis: ‘The History of Metal and Horror’ is a documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths. Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together. ‘The History of Metal and Horror – Deluxe Edition’ and standard DVDs and Blu-Rays are available now for purchase at METALHORROR.COM

Quantities are limited, so fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure this collector’s item. Don’t miss your chance to own this ultimate celebration of heavy metal and horror!

“In a way, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is about the end of the world, and I think that might be why Leatherface and ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ are so appealing in heavy metal. It’s really apocalyptic and Leatherface is an apocalyptic character. I think that’s where you start to see an overlap with the interests of a lot of heavy metal music.”

As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents“The History Of Metal And Horror”, a documentary that explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres ultimately crossed paths.

Various metal artists share their first introduction to horror, their favorite horror films, their influences, and more. Horror film icons also discuss how their films have influenced the horror genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work well together

The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

The electrifying fusion of heavy metal and horror, showing how these two genres have inspired, influenced, and collided to create a lasting cultural phenomenon.

Directed by Mike Schiff, this captivating documentary explores the origins of heavy metal, its profound ties to classic horror cinema, and its enduring cultural impact. “The History of Metal and Horror” offers a deep dive into the dynamic relationship between these two iconic genres, featuring insights from over sixty prominent figures in metal and horror.

Adding a creative twist, the film weaves its chapters with segments of a post-apocalyptic short film hosted by horror legend Michael Berryman. Interviewees include some of the biggest names in the industries, such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, John Carpenter, John 5, Tom Savini, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Kane Hodder, Jonathan Davis, Scott Ian, Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Chris Jericho.