When Metal Ruled the 80s (2023)

Documentary · Music

The stories behind the rise of metal, which dominated the US music scene during the 80s.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (72 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Huey Morgan Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.18 avg 4 episodes 7.1 → 7.1 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Rise of Metal	7.1	15
2	Metal Goes Massive	7.2	14
3	Excess All Areas	7.3	13
4	The Party's Over	7.1	13