Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

  • R
  • 01/24/2004 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 2h 21m

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.

Joe Berlinger

Director

Bruce Sinofsky

Director

Cast

James Hetfield's headshot

James Hetfield

Self
Lars Ulrich's headshot

Lars Ulrich

Self
Kirk Hammett's headshot

Kirk Hammett

Self
Robert Trujillo's headshot

Robert Trujillo

Self
Jason Newsted's headshot

Jason Newsted

Self
Dave Mustaine's headshot

Dave Mustaine

Self
Bob Rock's headshot

Bob Rock

Self
Phil Towle's headshot

Phil Towle

Self

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