IRON MAIDEN - AND THE NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL

Synopsis

This film investigates the New Wave of British Heavy Metal spearheaded by Iron Maiden – the bands, the records and the media coverage. This documentary focuses on Iron Maiden and the other pivotal bands of the time.

This documentary features rare footage, live and studio recordings of pivotal tracks, news items and film of the movement from the time as it unfolded around the UK, and seldom seen photographs. Exclusive interviews with many of the major players including Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’ Anno and Dennis Stratton, Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler, Tygers of Pan Tang’s Rob Weir, Damson’s legendary drummer Thundersticks, Tino and Chris Troy from Praying Mantis, the current line-up of Girlschool and many other high profile names from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.

Commentary, review and expertise is provided by Malcolm Dome (Kerrang, Classic Rock), Jerry Ewing (Metal Hammer, Classic Rock), Geoff Barton, Garry Bushell, Neil Kay (legendary metal DJ from the Soundhouse club) and British metal author and journalist, Joel McIver.

Director: Various

Actor:

Rating: M
Running Time: 145 mins

Languages: English

Genre: Rock
Year Of Production: 2008
Country: UK

Number of Discs: 1
DVD Release Date: 10 Feb 10
Colour/B&W: COLOUR
Format: NTSC
Region: ALL
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Audio: 2.0
HOH: No
Catalogue Code: DAVID1853

Special Features

The Roots Of Air Guitar With Neal Kay
The NWOBHM On Radio 1 With Tony Wilson
Contributor Biographies
The NWOBHM Interactive Quiz