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03/10/2006 Documentary, Music 1h 40m
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Overview

Get Thrashed traces the rise, fall and impact of thrash metal; from its early years, through its influence on grunge, nu metal and today's heavy metal scene. It is the story of the heaviest, hardest music of the 80s and early 90s as told by the bands who lived it, the fans and bands that grew up on it and by the artists that carry the "thrash metal" flag today.

  1. Rick Ernst

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Lars Ulrich

    Self

  2. Tom Angelripper

    Self

  3. Phil Anselmo

    Self

  4. Tom Araya

    Self

  5. Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth

    Self

  6. Scott Ian

    Self

  7. Dave Mustaine

    Self

  8. Kerry King

    Self

  9. Gene Hoglan

    Self

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2024-04-09
**_Dynamic documentary on the first 25 years of thrash metal_**

“Get Thrashed” does an excellent job detailing the history of thrash and other offshoots of metal up to the time of its release in 2006. Generally speaking, thrash combined the double bass drumming and complex guitar riffing of NWOBHM bands (including Priest and Maiden) and fused it with the aggression and speed of punk/hardcore along with the technicality of prog bands. The documentary relays all of this in a very energetic fashion, including references to the most prominent bands, along with myriad commentators.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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