Get Thrashed traces the rise, fall and impact of thrash metal; from its early years, through its influence on grunge, nu metal and today's heavy metal scene. It is the story of the heaviest, hardest music of the 80s and early 90s as told by the bands who lived it, the fans and bands that grew up on it and by the artists that carry the "thrash metal" flag today.
Direction
Rick Ernst got EVERYONE—Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, the works.
Production
Rare archival footage from sweaty 80s clubs.
Writing
Stories straight from the metal gods' mouths.
Director
Rick Ernst
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rick Ernst spent five years securing interviews, with Lars Ulrich being the hardest to pin down. Most footage was shot between 2003-2005 during thrash's early reunion wave.
The film captures thrash right before its 2000s resurgence—Shadows Fall and Lamb of God appear as 'new' bands, unaware they'd soon headline festivals.
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