Get Thrashed
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Movie Reviews of Get Thrashed
Movie Review: It's Not Even Music, It's Just A Bunch Of Noise!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Get Thrashed is a very entertaining and very informative documentary on the 80s Thrash scene. Many Metal documentaries get complaints from certain folks coz "X" band was not mentioned or covered. Get Thrashed is rather well researched and covers quite a bit of ground. It begins with Thrash's beginnings, the bands, the scene, the fans, it's downfall, and ultimately it's resurrection and influence on recent bands(it it nice to hear younger more recent bands speak so highly of these old thrash groups, it's just unfortunate that they didn't seem to learn much from them). The film is 99 minutes, so it does go into depth. The big four Thrash bands are covered, but many more obscure bands are given their due. Lots of interviews and commentary with bands old and new. There really isn't enough time to go into every Thrash band in history, but that's where the Bonus Features come in. The Bonus Feature is a world map where you can highlight a particular country or city and get a short description of the scene and/or the bands from that particular area. This is a wonderful addition because it can bring to your attention some bands you may have never heard of. Plus it helps in the "this band wasn't mentioned" category that Metal fans tend to get so picky about.
Naturally it goes without saying that this documentary will only appeal to a certain crowd. I can't see the average Bowling For Soup fan getting much out of this, but you never know. But this is highly recommended to the metal fans, even the younger ones so they can see where this whole thing came from and who the masters are. I can't imagine too many metal fans will find many flaws in this film.
Bravo!!
Movie Review: Essential!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
'Get Thrashed' is an intimate look into the genre that started most other types of extreme metal. A well rounded documentary produced and directed by metal fans and musicians(Rick Ernst and Rat Skates) that taps into the origins of thrash, it's somewhat demise in the mid 90's and now it's resurgence in the mid 2000's. Everyone you would expect see in the film you do. The BIG 4 or even now 5 as Exodus is also included as pioneers of the great underground movement. And it was very underground as most realize. There was a tape trading phenomenon and this was the core behind the movement. Not to mention some great bands.
The film also looks into the other thrash movements across the world. Notably,Canada,Germany and Switzerland. Also included is the crossover point where thrash and hardcore blend together. You hear about Suicidal Tendencies,D.R.I.,S.O.D. and others that incorporated these sounds that developed into new genres.
Many famous people are interviewed not to mention some lesser known folks that offer insight into the realm that is thrash. There is also some really great pictures that are flown throughout the film and ofcourse great background music. Running at about 99 minutes you really get your fill of the genre.
Then the special features continue the majesty. With even more interviews and knowledge from bands I have never even heard of. This film is truly a knock out of the park. So if you are a fan of heavy metal especially a fan of thrash this film was made for us.And I am extremely thankful. It made me feel like a kid again.
HORNS UP THRASHERS!!!!
Movie Review: Good Documentary of the Thrash Scene
Summary: 5 Stars
This is overall a pretty well rounded documentary, much like the documentary American Hardcore, of the rise of Thrash/Speed metal across the USA and world during the 80's. The production is not as good, nor does it compare with Metal: A headbanger's Journey level of stars, but it is still excellent in getting the energy through. There is a Heavy Focus on the L.A./Bay Area because of the Big 4 (5 with Exodous), and only one of them being from New York (Anthrax). Sure there is a nod to Overkill as well (with Rat Skates being on board with this project). This does a bit of tracking across the USA and into the world scene during the film, and the bonus features try to include the rest. They bands do give plenty of credit to the fans and their loyalty, and this movie does bring back that rush of feelings I had the first time I heard Megadeth and Anthrax. It's great to see a resurgence of the sound kept alive today with a crisp new take on thrash with bands Municipal Waste and Toxic Holocaust. It is fan loyalty from the original wave 25 years ago that brought this film to life and relavent again, and that message is clear throughout this film. METAL FOR METALHEADS! Definately worth a look. A no brain, must have purchase for a "Thrashfan" like me, who was along for the ride the whole time.
FYI: If you really like thrash and this documentary, RAT SKATES: Born in the Basement is a good view also
Movie Review: This is where it ALL started.
Summary: 5 Stars
Out of all the music Documentaries I've seen, GET THRASHED is seriously the best chunk of DVD I've ever been privy to watch. It took me back to the music I listened to that wasn't on the radio, wasn't in the major chain of record stores. I had to travel to college towns with my lunch money to pick up the latest Metal imports, that's exactly where this DVD took me.
GT Covers the New York & California scene, and gives props to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Thrash really thrived. They show the music crossover into Hardcore Punk, They show the origins of the biggest bands, and interview the great smaller ones as well. The extra features go on a nationwide clickable map where you can go from city to city to check out that area's scene, which has as much footage as the movies itself.
My only complaint isn't much of one - They cover John & Marcia Z. of Megaforce records & Metal Blade from the west coast, but nothing was mentioned of COMBAT records. Oh, and Phil Anselmo from Pantera was too stoned to hold the Microphone. I'm leaving out a bunch, but you need to own this if a fan at all. It was put together by Overkill's ex-drummer Rat Skates and Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello. Well worth the year wait I knew about it.
10/10
Shawn F. aka Yoalpster
Movie Review: Best Heavy Metal Documentary Of All Time
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen just about every Metal documentary out there and this one is the best. It's focus is on the sub-genre of Thrash Metal but branches a bit into other extreme music styles as well. They really did their research, interviews and due diligence here. I can't believe the amount of information contained in this opus. I learned quite a bit and I thought I knew just about everything. The number of pictures (over 800), albums covers shown, and band members interviewed is astounding. I watched everything (film, special features, commentary) and realized there are quite a few Thrash bands I have never heard. It made be want to delve into some of the lesser known bands like Kreator, Sodom, Raven etc. Their coverage of the early days in the Bay Area and Los Angeles was great. They explained in great detail the early history of Thrash. Which is basically the early history of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Exodus. Loved the film! Cudos on a job well done!