Metal Evolution

·2011 ·1 Season ·Documentary

Metal Evolution, a 2011 documentary series helmed by anthropologist Sam Dunn and director Scot McFadyen, explores the diverse subgenres of heavy metal music. Each episode delves into the evolution and cultural significance of metal, expanding on themes introduced in Dunn's earlier work, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which featured the influential "Heavy Metal Family Tree." Audiences can catch new episodes every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic, making it a must-see for metal enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 11 ep
1
Pre-Metal
Pre-Metal
2011-11-11
2
Early Metal Part 1: US Division
Early Metal Part 1: US Division
2011-11-19
3
Early Metal Part 2: UK Division
Early Metal Part 2: UK Division
2011-12-02
4
New Wave of British Heavy Metal
New Wave of British Heavy Metal
2011-12-09
5
Glam Metal
Glam Metal
2011-12-16
6
Thrash
Thrash
2011-12-31
7
Grunge
Grunge
2012-01-07
8
Nu Metal
Nu Metal
2012-01-14
9
Shock Rock
Shock Rock
2012-01-21
10
Power Metal
Power Metal
2012-01-28
11
Progressive Metal
Progressive Metal
2012-02-04

Actors

Sam Dunn
Sam Dunn
Acting

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