In terms of documentaries, Metallica‘s no stranger to the idea. They’ve finished the entire “behind the scenes” factor with the Black Album and A Yr and a Half within the Lifetime of Metallica. They’ve finished the tell-all, tumultuous time, will-they-won’t-they-break-up-fest that was Some Form of Monster. Now they’re turning the digital camera on their followers, each widespread people and celebrities, with their upcoming launch Metallica Saved My Life.
Other than the self-aggrandizing title, this new function was directed by Grammy Award successful Swedish filmmaker Jonas Åkerlund, who helmed the music movies for “Flip The Web page,” “Whiskey In The Jar,” and “ManUNkind” and 2018’s Lords of Chaos. The movie itself is being described as a documentary that “explores the world of Metallica by way of the lives of their followers — together with the band members themselves — who’ve supported one another by way of highs, lows, trials and triumph for greater than 4 many years.”
“As just a few of chances are you’ll know, we’ve been working behind the scenes the final couple of years on a brand new movie that can be launched later this 12 months starring you guys! Metallica Saved My Life explores our world by way of the lives of followers who’ve supported one another by way of highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over 4 many years. And yeah, we’re in it somewhat bit too.
“You may have the prospect to view the movie first with a sneak peek at theaters in most of our upcoming tour stops in North America. It’s not fairly completed but, however we are able to’t wait so that you can see it and tell us what you assume. Delivered to you by award-winning director Jonas Åkerlund, who many followers know from his work with us on ‘Flip The Web page’, ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ and ‘ManUNkind’, the movie will introduce you to followers from all corners of the world and inform their distinctive tales. You may even be in it!
“Tickets can be found now in all tour cities besides Columbus and are restricted to 2 per individual. We’ll maintain a detailed eye on gross sales and add screenings the place doable ought to your metropolis promote out shortly. If the movie just isn’t coming to your metropolis or you possibly can’t make it this time, by no means concern; the complete documentary is anticipated to be launched later this 12 months.
“To all of the followers who so generously gave us their time and allow us to into their lives, we are saying ‘thanks.’ This movie is all about YOU!”
Regardless that it’s at the moment in a tough reduce state and work’s nonetheless wanted to finalize it for launch, the band is giving followers an opportunity to attend an early screening of the documentary over the course of the subsequent couple of months. Screenings can be restricted to the next places on the next dates:
4/18 Syracuse, NY Regal Future USA
4/25 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
5/2 Nashville, TN Regal Opry Mills
5/6 Christiansburg, VA Regal New River Valley
5/24 Bensalem, PA AMC Neshaminy 24
5/27 Washington, D.C. Regal Gallery Place
5/30 Charlotte, NC AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
6/2 Atlanta, GA Regal Atlantic Station
6/7 Tampa, FL AMC Veterans 24
6/13 Houston, TX Regal Edwards Greenway Grande Palace
6/21 Santa Clara, CA AMC Mercado 20
6/28 Denver, CO Regal UA Denver Pavilions
Followers can try the teaser trailer for the documentary under and get your tickets to one of many screenings right this moment.
