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Metallica: Beyond Thunder and Lightning

2014-03-02 · 81 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary about American heavy metal band Metallica featuring interviews and live performance footage. The programme includes tracks such as 'One', 'Enter Sandman' and 'Whiskey in the Jar'.

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James HetfieldJames HetfieldSelf
Lars UlrichLars UlrichSelf
Kirk HammettKirk HammettSelf
Robert TrujilloRobert TrujilloSelf

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