Metal Evolution - Season 1 - Eps 9: Shock Rock
Two central questions are raised: "Historically, where did the urge to shock an audience come from?" and "What are the antecedents of shock in rock music?" Starting with the ringmaster of mayhem himself, Alice Cooper, an artist who drew heavily on such diverse influences as Expressionist horror film and circus sideshows, we'll revisit a world of guillotines and gallows, electrocutions and sorcery.
About Metal Evolution
Title: Metal Evolution
First Air Date: 2011-11-11
Last Air Date: 2014-04-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 27 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 12
Network: MuchMore
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."
Cast
Sam Dunn
Himself
