Heavy Metal Britannia (2010)

Tracing the roots of Heavy Metal music within the UK.

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.

Cast (20)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Glenn Tipton

Self

Rob Halford

Self

B

Brian Tatler

Self

Jon Lord

Self

Malcolm Dome

Self

Bill Ward

Self

Dave Davies

Self

Ian Gillan

Self

N

Neal Kay

Self

S

Steve Broughton

Self

E

Edgar Broughton

Self

Bruce Dickinson

Self

Arthur Brown

Self

Burke Shelley

Self

Tony Iommi

Self

Geezer Butler

Self

Mick Box

Self

B

Biff Byford

Self

Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Nigel Planer

Self

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