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Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

★ 9.6/10•2025•Documentary
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Eight music legends. Countless brutal truths.

Explore the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by Heavy Metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal stories about finding success offer an intoxicating combo of volume and distortion delivered via pulsating tales of murder, addiction, rebellion and redemption.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Randy RhoadsE144m

Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads was a musical prodigy who cemented himself as one of heavy metal's greatest guitarists. His bandmates and collaborators, including Sharon Osbourne, reflect on his legacy and the horrific accident that took him too soon.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 2 - Kurt Struebing of NMEE244m

Kurt Struebing of NME

In 1985, Seattle's NME seemed poised for success - until frontman Kurt Struebing committed an unspeakable crime during a psychotic episode. After prison his bandmates welcomed him back to the stage until Struebing's mysterious death in 2005.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 3 - Judas Priest on TrialE344m

Judas Priest on Trial

In 1985, James Vance survived a dual suicide pact that took the life of his best friend. Months later he blamed the music of Judas Priest for mesmerizing them into despair. The trial that followed threatened the future of heavy metal music.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 4 - Chuck Schuldiner of DeathE444m

Chuck Schuldiner of Death

Chuck Schuldiner, revered as a founder of Death Metal, channeled grief into groundbreaking music. His death at 34, while completing his final work, devastated fans and a family already scarred by the tragic loss of Chuck's older brother.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 5 - Wendy O WilliamsE544m

Wendy O Williams

In the 1980s Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics) fused punk and metal while railing against consumerism and oppression. Facing obscenity and assault charges only emboldened her defiance, making Wendy an icon in the fight for social justice.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 6 - Confess - Iranian Metal CrusadeE644m

Confess - Iranian Metal Crusade

In 2010, Iranian teens Nikan Khosravi and Arash Ilkhani formed anti-establishment thrash metal band 'Confess'. Facing the death penalty for blasphemy the pair attempt daring escapes, hoping to continue making metal and fighting the regime.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 7 - Ann Boleyn of HellionE744m

Ann Boleyn of Hellion

As the leader of metal pioneers 'Hellion', Ann "Hull" Boleyn battled misogyny, industry bias, and sexual predators - until a series of frightening encounters led her to law, where she champions workers and women facing exploitation and abuse.

Sep 22, 2025

Episode 8 - Dimebag DarrellE844m

Dimebag Darrell

When a deranged fan killed Pantera founder and guitar legend Dimebag Darrell in 2004, it marked one of metal's darkest days. The tragedy deepened rifts between friends and bandmates who've recently reunited to honor his enduring legacy.

Sep 22, 2025

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