Metalocalypse follows the comedic and often violent misadventures of the world's most brutal death metal band, Dethklok. The band members, led by frontman Nathan Explosion, navigate absurd situations and encounters with government conspiracies, cults, and the supernatural.
Mr. Pickles is a satanic dog who appears to be the epitome of innocence to everyone in his small town, but in reality, he's an evil and sadistic creature. He goes on various violent and gory adventures, wreaking havoc wherever he goes. The show combines elements of horror, comedy, and dark satire.
Dominating the world of indie music, Detroit Metal City (DMC) is a popular death metal band known for its captivatingly dark and crude style. Its extravagant lead singer, Johannes Krauser II, is especially infamous as a demonic being who has risen from the fiery pits of hell itself in order to bring the world to its knees and lord over all mortals—or at least that's what he's publicized to be. Unbeknownst to his many worshippers, Krauser II is just the alter ego of an average college graduate named Souichi Negishi. Although he is soft-spoken, peace-loving, and would rather listen to Swedish pop all day, he must participate in DMC's garish concerts in order to make ends meet. Detroit Metal City chronicles Negishi's hilarious misadventures as he attempts to juggle his hectic band life, a seemingly budding romance, and dealing with his incredibly obsessive and dedicated fans.
Aggretsuko (2018) follows the life of Retsuko, a mild-mannered red panda who works in an office. Frustrated with her job and the daily challenges she faces, she finds solace in heavy metal karaoke, where she can unleash her true feelings and vent her frustrations. This slice-of-life comedy explores themes of work, friendship, and the struggles of adulthood.
Todd and his friends must fight against supernatural creatures and demonic forces that have been unleashed by a book of pure evil. With the help of a guidance counselor and a heavy metal singer, they embark on a journey to save their high school and the world from ultimate destruction.
Aggressive Retsuko follows the story of an anthropomorphic red panda named Retsuko, who works in an office and copes with the stress of her job by singing death metal karaoke at night.
Gummo is an avant-garde experimental film that follows the lives of various eccentric characters in a small town in Ohio. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and social alienation, with a nonlinear timeline and a shocking portrayal of taboo subjects. It delves into the lives of outcasts, including a cat killer, prostitutes, juvenile delinquents, and a father-daughter incestuous relationship. It also touches upon issues like drug addiction, racism, and the aftermath of a tornado.
A Catholic priest, a death metal fan, and a TV psychic team up to stop the birth of the Antichrist on Christmas Eve. They must follow clues from the Book of Revelation and confront a neo-Nazi cult to save humanity.
Not Quite Dead Yet is a comedy movie about a rebellious daughter who enlists the help of a corporate spy to save her father's pharmaceutical company from a hostile takeover. As she navigates the cutthroat corporate world, she discovers the true meaning of family and friendship.
A female heavy metal guitarist deals with depression and family issues in the Icelandic metal scene.
Detroit Metal City is a hilarious comedy movie about Soichi Negishi, a talented musician who dreams of creating cheerful pop songs but is forced to perform as Johannes Krauser II, the lead vocalist of the death metal band Detroit Metal City. As Negishi tries to hide his true identity and pursue his dreams, he faces numerous comical and awkward situations.
Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem is a musical film that follows the metal band Dethklok as they face the looming prophecy of the Doomstar. With their lives on the line, the band must confront their destiny and save the world from its destructive power. Filled with epic songs and heavy metal mayhem, this film is a thrilling and darkly comedic adventure.
Global Metal is a documentary that explores the cultural impact and significance of heavy metal music around the world. It delves into the various subgenres of heavy metal, such as black metal, death metal, thrash metal, and power metal, and examines the communities and cultures that have developed around this genre of music. The film features interviews with prominent musicians, explores the origins and evolution of heavy metal music, and showcases the vibrant and passionate fanbase that exists worldwide.
In Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2, a group of punk misfits go on a road trip through Salt Lake City, encountering love, drugs, and music along the way. They face teenage rebellion, death, and a coming-of-age journey that tests their punk rock beliefs and friendships.
To escape the leader of a satanic metal band and the father of her unborn child, Lucia moves to a remote cabin with her grandmother. Though safe in her surroundings, she is haunted by his memory and knows he will stop at nothing to track her down.
In Essen, four ordinary teenage Death Metal fanatics are looking for the best way to kill time. There are girls, cigarettes, drive-ins and petty larceny but nothing moves the needle.
Death by Metal is a documentary film that explores the turbulent journey of a death metal band, highlighting the rise to fame and eventual downfall. The film delves into the intense and often brutal world of heavy metal music, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the band members while delving into the music's impact on their lives. With interviews, concert footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, Death by Metal offers a fascinating look at a genre that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
LIVE ~LEGEND I、D、Z APOCALYPSE~ is the first video album by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. The album contains live footage of three shows, entitled Legend "I", Legend "D", and Legend "Z", respectively (spelling out the initials of "Ijime, Dame, Zettai"), performed in Tokyo from late 2012 to early 2013.
Nightstalker is a crime movie based on a true story about a psychopathic killer and rapist who terrorizes the city. The police investigation into the murders unfolds as they try to catch the elusive killer. The movie is set in the 1980s and showcases the violent and gruesome nature of the crimes committed by the Nightstalker.
Following nearly 40 years of unrelenting war, peace and reconstruction are slowly arriving to Angola. Huambo, Angola’s second largest city, finds 55 children in the Okutiuka orphanage under the care of Sonia Ferreira. Her boyfriend, Wilker Flores, is a death metal guitarist who uses sounds and rhythms of this hardcore music as a path to healing. Or, as Sonia says, “to clear out the debris from all these years of war.” The feature documentary follows Wilker and Sonia’s attempts to stage Angola’s first-ever national rock concert, bringing together members from different strands of the Angolan hardcore scene from different provinces, as it all unfolds in fits and starts, against the bombed out and mined backdrop of the formerly stately Huambo.