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Inside Metal is a riveting documentary series dedicated to Heavy Metal music and its diverse array of musical styles and genres. LA Metal Scene Explodes is the second, two-volume title in the Inside Metal documentary film series which begins where the critically acclaimed debut movie, Pioneers of L.A. Rock and Metal, left off. Featuring in-depth interviews with metal icons as well as many pivotal players including musicians, managers, journalists and label execs, Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes covers the era from 1981 to 1986, when the local hard rock and metal scene literally took Los Angeles by storm, resulting in the subsequent major label signing spree of hard rock and heavy metal bands. MetalRock Films takes you on a transcendental journey into heavy metal yesteryear in this utterly unique and fascinating film series featuring astonishing exclusive interviews ultra-rare archival concert footage and photographs and original music by the influential artists of that groundbreaking era who would soon go on to gain worldwide attention throughout the '80s and beyond.