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Heavy Metal Britannia

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Heavy Metal Britannia

Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.

7.1

1h 30m

2010

“Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.”

Synopsis

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

Director

Chris Rodley

Documentary

Cast & Crew

Glenn Tipton

Glenn Tipton

as Self

Rob Halford

Rob Halford

as Self

Brian Tatler

as Self

Jon Lord

Jon Lord

as Self

Malcolm Dome

Malcolm Dome

as Self

Bill Ward

Bill Ward

as Self

Dave Davies

Dave Davies

as Self

Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan

as Self

Neal Kay

as Self

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