Thunderflix Presents: Metal Massacre, The Story Behind The Legendary Album
Packed with all-star interviews, rare photos, the film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre vinyl compilation-a sonic celebration of the burgeoning Los Angeles Metal scene, which helped launch the careers of iconic acts Metallica and Ratt, and ultimately led to the birth of the legendary independent record label Metal Blade Records. The film boasts priceless commentary and anecdotes fromMetal Blade founder Brian Slagel and his friend and collaborator John Kornarens, two metalheads with a dream who made Metal Massacre a reality; as well as Metallica members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield; Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy; and Black N’ Blue singer Jamie St. James, among many others.
Producer / Director: Denise Korycki Motion Graphics: Nick Hipa Additional Graphics: Jay Bones, Vince Edwards Audio Mixer: Ian Hatton DI Produced by Running Man Senior Colorist: Troy Thompson Colorist: Sean Sullivan Online Editor: Max Roberts Camera: Vince Edwards, Denise Korycki, Mike Thompson, Scott Thompson Additional Camera: Jeff Yeager, Brett Murray, Missy Lieberman, Don Campbell, Griffin CampbellAudio (Brian Slagel interview): Benton Corder
