

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
141 min
Release Date
2004-06-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
222
Vote Average
7.018
James Hetfield
Self
Lars Ulrich
Self
Kirk Hammett
Self
Robert Trujillo
Self
Jason Newsted
Self
Dave Mustaine
Self
Bob Rock
Self
Phil Towle
Self
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