Movie: Heavy Metal Britannia

Top 10 Billed Cast

Glenn Tipton
Glenn Tipton

Self

Rob Halford
Rob Halford

Self

Brian Tatler
Brian Tatler

Self

Jon Lord
Jon Lord

Self

Malcolm Dome
Malcolm Dome

Self

Bill Ward
Bill Ward

Self

Dave Davies
Dave Davies

Self

Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan

Self

Neal Kay
Neal Kay

Self

Steve Broughton
Steve Broughton

Self

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  • Overview

    Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

  • Release Date

    2010-03-07

  • Average

    7.1

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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