Metal Evolution (2011)

Metal Evolution

Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."

Metal Evolution

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Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn
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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

Episodes season 0

  • 0x1

    Metal: a headbanger's journey

  • 0x2

    Norwegian black metal documentary

Episodes season 1

  • 1x1

    Pre-metal

  • 1x2

    Early metal part 1: us division

  • 1x3

    Early metal part 2: uk division

  • 1x4

    New wave of british heavy metal

  • 1x5

    Glam metal

  • 1x6

    Thrash

  • 1x7

    Grunge

  • 1x8

    Nu metal

  • 1x9

    Shock rock

  • 1x10

    Power metal

  • 1x11

    Progressive metal

  • 1x12

    Extreme metal: the lost episode

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