Heavy Metal Britannia Poster

Heavy Metal Britannia

Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford, Brian Tatler, Jon Lord, Malcolm Dome

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
March 7, 2010
Ratings:
7.1 / 10
Director:
Chris Rodley
Companies:
BBC

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.