Metallica

Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony

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Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: PA
Release Date: 13-JUN-2000
Media Type: DVD

There's little doubt that this two-volume concert and documentary package will appeal to die-hard Metallica lovers--given its more than three-hour length (two and a half for the concert segment alone), the band's predominantly white male fan base (repeatedly addressed as "man" by singer-guitarist James Hetfield) will be--in fact already are--ecstatic. But one wonders, especially given the erratic history of rock-cum-orchestra experiments, whether S&M will win Metallica any new aficionados. The fact is that the presence of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer Michael Kamen, adds texture but not much else of significance to the Metallica sound. The band is so loud that it tends to overwhelm even a 100-plus member orchestra; what's more, Metallica's crunching, fist-pumping, riff-laden metal music lends itself less to genuine orchestral adornment than to superfluous bombast. And while the sound quality is excellent, it's still basically just a filmed concert, with little in the way of additional visual interest. Still, there are some cool moments, and all involved are clearly having a great time. There are also two new Metallica songs, "No Leaf Clover" and "Minus Human." (Note: also available is an edited version, sold at a slightly lower price, which corresponds to the popular PBS broadcast. The longer version carries an explicit content advisory label, due to much casual profanity, especially in the "making of" documentary.) --Sam Graham

Metallica - Some Kind of Monster

With voyeuristic intensity, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster explores the intricate connections that are created, nurtured, and challenged between members of a long-lasting band. That this intimate odyssey of group therapy and self-discovery involves Metallica--the most successful heavy metal group of all time--is just one reason this film is so uniquely fascinating. Having proven their documentary skills with Brother's Keeper and Paradise Lost (which included Metallica in its soundtrack), filmmakers Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky spent two years with Metallica as the band survived the defection of long-time bassist Jason Newsted, struggled to record St. Anger, and recruited $40,000-per-month "performance enhancement coach" Phil Towle to counsel members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett as they confronted alcoholism, creative obstacles, and themselves in an effort to determine the viability of Metallica's future. With sincere hope, honest discussion, and the hiring of new bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica battle their personal and professional demons, showing the vulnerable side of a business that thrives on raging testosterone. The effort pays off for everyone involved, especially the fans: Like the ultimate backstage pass, Some Kind of Monster is a healing journey into the hard-beating heart of rock & roll. --Jeff Shannon

No Track ListingSystem Requirements:The film that Spin calls "as worthy of a place in the rock-doc pantheon as Don t Look Back and Gimme Shelter" is an intensely intimate look at one of the biggest hard rock bands of all time. Some Kind of Monster takes you inside the studio and into the psyches of Metallica as they record their Grammy-winning album St. Anger while battling their way through addiction fatherhood backlash from fans and near-total disintegration during the most turbulent period of their twenty-year history. Jam-packed with bonus features this rock n roll psychodrama is unlike anything you ve ever seen!Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 097368863743 Manufacturer No: 886374

Metallica - The Videos 1989-2004

With a Rick Rubin produced new album expected in 2007 the band s first in four years Metallica churns the waters with its first-ever musicvideo retrospective. Featuring 21 videos and bonus features spanning the album years 1989 to 2004 from And Justice For All to St. Anger the collection showcases hard rock s greatest band. Ranked eighth on the list of the biggest selling groups in history and undoubtedly one of the most influential artists ever since its debut in 1981 Metallica celebrates its 25th anniversary with The Videos 1989-2004.SELECTIONSOneEnter SandmanThe UnforgivenNothing Else MattersWherever I May RoamSad But TrueUntil It SleepsHero Of The DayMama SaidKing NothingThe Memory RemainsThe Unforgiven IIFuelTurn The PageWhiskey In The JarNo Leaf CloverI DisappearSt. AngerFranticThe Unnamed FeelingSome Kind of MonsterBONUS:2 Of OneIntroOne (Jammin' Version)The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version)Metallica: Some Kind of Monster(Film Trailer)Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 075993869620 Manufacturer No: 2-38696

The Darwin Awards

Loosely based on the book series of the same name, The Darwin Awards is a wry indie film that deals with the premise that some people will live long and prosperous lives, while the weaker will weed themselves out by committing unbelievably stupid acts (such as smashing into a high-rise window to prove it's shatterproof, or using dynamite as a means to make a small hole for ice fishing). The film stars Joseph Fiennes as Michael, a brilliant profiler for the San Francisco police department who has an unusual quirk: When he sees blood, he faints. This trait proves to be his undoing when he catches a serial killer who happens to have a bloody nose. As the newspaper headline screams the following day, "Officer Faints; Killer Runs Free." Kicked off the police force, Michael redefines himself as a risk management assessor for an insurance company. Paired with fellow investigator Siri (Winona Ryder), the two traipse across the country to determine whether their company should pay out premiums to the victims of unnecessarily idiotic acts, like the vacationing British couple whose understanding of a RV's "cruise control" has little to do with reality; or the two stoned Metallica fans literally dying to see the band in concert. Injecting just enough hinky characteristics into his role to make Michael truly weird, Fiennes is excellent in his role. And while Ryder is as lovely as ever, she is still too coltish to be completely believable as a foul-mouthed, seen-it-all, done-it-all ballbuster. Featuring appearances by David Arquette, Lukas Haas, Metallica, beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage (both from the Discovery Channel's MythBusters), and Chris Penn in his last role before his 2006 death, The Darwin Awards has its share of disjointed moments. And it's not the scratch-your-head antics that are unbelievable so much as some of the minor plot points, such as a film grad student (Wilmer Valderrama) having complete access to film Michael and his investigations (and the money to fly off wherever Michael and Siri do). Still, the film offers fine performances (especially by Arquette as a small-town man trying to impress his wife, played by Juliette Lewis) and an unusual premise. --Jae-Ha Kim

An all-star cast including the late Chris Penn (RESERVOIR DOGS) brings director Finn Taylor's vision to the screen with a detective and an insurance claims investigator examining the potential winner of a Darwin Award (which is given to people who die in accidental and inadvertently amusing ways).Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 024543449966 Manufacturer No: 2244996

Metallica: Year and A Half Parts 1 & 2

Part 1 of A Year and a Half captures the band working in the studio on their Grammy-winning album Metallica and features the videos "Enter Sandman," "The Unforgiven" and "Nothing Else Matters." Part 2 covers the saga of Metallica on tour as it unfolds through concert performances, jam sessions and daily adventures in locker rooms, hotel rooms and arenas around the world.

Cliff 'Em All!

Cliff 'Em All, Metallica's first video, is a tribute to late original bassist Cliff Burton. James Hetfield describes it as "a compilation of bootleg footage shot by sneaky Metallifux, stuff shot for TV that was never used, but we've held onto, home footage, personal fotos and us drunk. But most important, it's really a look back at the 3-1/2 years that Cliff was with us and includes his best bass solos and the home footage and pix that we feel best capture his unique personality and style." 1987. 90 minutes.

Metallica: The Halcyon Days (25th Anniversary Edition)

This the essential critical review of the hardest rocking band in the world. With album sales topping 90 million worldwide Metallica have consistently proved themselves to be the most significant metal band of recent years. Now in the company of band insiders and the foremost rock critics and metal heads in the industry you can hear the story of the band from the inside.DISC 1: Covering the history of the band from its formation in Los Angeles in 1981 through their first 3 explosive albums to the end of what fans still nostalgically remember as the Burton Era .DISC 2: Taking up the story from the tragic death of the legendary Cliff Burton in 1986 this film covers the first post-Burton album ..And Justice For All and finally on to the seminal 2003 masterpiece St. Anger.System Requirements:Running Time: 165 minutesFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES Artist: METALLICA UPC: 823880026386 Manufacturer No: CLL-DV2638

Cunning Stunts

Classic Albums - Metallica: Metallica

The making and continued influence of Metallica's commercial breakthrough (known simply as "the Black Album") is entertainingly recounted in this must for Metallica fanatics, especially those who are interested in the recording of one of hard rock's most sonically breathtaking albums. Drummer Lars Ulrich, singer James Hetfield, and producer Bob Rock take up the lion's share of the interviews, and their reminiscences a decade after the fact include many juicy tidbits (like Ulrich and Rock loathing each other by the time the recording was finished, or that the final mix was nearly ruined by a digital clicking sound on the master tape--luckily, a successful remastering was done). The Dolby 2.0 Stereo sound is appropriately pummeling, even if we are treated to mere excerpts from the songs, videos, and even some of the original demos. Classic Albums: Metallica adroitly summarizes a pivotal moment in hard rock history. --Kevin Filipski

The story of the making of this remarkable album is told here via exclusive interviews with band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted, archive footage and performance, and contributions from producer Bob Rock. We revisit the original multi-tracks of the album, as well as listen to previously unheard demo recordings.

Featuring the five singles from the album, Enter Sandman, Sad But True, "The Unforgiven", "Wherever I May Roam" and "Nothing Else Matters", this is the compelling story of one of the biggest selling albums of all time, a true Classic Album.

Live Shit: Binge & Purge [Region 2]

For many Metallica fans the eighties and early nineties saw the band hit its creative peak as a live phenomenon. These were the halcyon years which were brilliantly captured in an immortal live album. The awe-inspiring album was recorded at their concerts in Mexico City, Seattle and San Diego. Grammy winners Metallica performed a broad range of songs from the band's history, including all their classic songs from Kill Em All to the Black album.