Synopsis
Within the realms of metal one subgenre has stood fast, not seduced by the lures commercial success. From its beginning it has delivered unrelenting fury that has not eased as the music aged. Death Metal has survived in basement bars to mud covered fields around Europe and America. This film will tell the tale of those who stood together, stood tall. From musicians, record labels, promoters and the fans whose loyalty never fades and commitments never wain from keeping “The Growl” alive.
Director & Cast
Hey there, my name is Cam Schwarz “Cannibal Cam” and I'm working with my best friend Phil Pattison and our RABIDOG FILMS team to bring you what we feel is the most comprehensive guide to the death metal scene. I myself have been involved in the underground since 1990 and have forever been entrenched within the scene in some way or another. The main point of this film is to at least try and involve as many of the legends, and underground heroes new and old within this film. We need to get to their places or dwelling and get the real true stories, history, etc from said bands, labels, zine makers, tape traders, etc.... So it is up to you to help us out and achieve these proper stories and get to the towns, countries which all these people reside. We need to get to Florida, California, Europe, Indonesia, South America and get the proper interviews to bring to you. So much is untold and we are here to tell, properly.
I myself began with my old band MANGLED in 1991 in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada from what I saw in the Buffalo/New York scene back in the early days. That inspired me to put together the first ever Niagara Region deathfest in May 1993 with GROTESQUE INFECTION, DAMONACY, GASTRIC PUS, INBRED, MACIFICIATION, NAILED. I went to a few shows, met some amazing friends which up to this day still chat with, and re connected from 25 + years ago.
I wrote my own fanzine called DISGORGED PANDEMONIUM for 2 issues. Wrote for some magazines and papers and websites back in the day. Hosted a metal radio show for almost 20 years called CHRONIC AGGRESSION radio here in St Catharines Ontario. Promoted many shows. Filmed a few videos. Made a few horror projects and continue to support the scene in one way or another and make friends all over the world. We have been on www.bangertv.comwith comprehensive chats on death metal.
Banger TV epsiode on 2000's death metal
Banger TV episode on Brutal Death Metal
The list goes on and on with what we have done for the scene, this is obviously the next step to help out everyone. We've always been about supporting the scene in one way or another, this just seems like the natural step.
So far we have Jeff Becerea from POSSESSED, Travis Ryan from CATTLE DECAPITATION, Matt Harvey from EXHUMED/GRUESOME/POUNDER, Matt Calvert from Dark Decent records. Terry Butler from DEATH/OBITUARY/MASSACRE, Mike Browning from MORBID ANGEL/NOCTURNUS, Mark Sawikis from IMPETIGO, Jonas Stalhammer from AT THE GATES, Sergio Baloff Borges from legendary HEADHUNTER and many many many more. As you can see we have to get to these people and do it properly so that's why we need your help. Get the true underground stories that are missing within this insane genre of music.
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We want to thank you for all your support and we just want to make sure that we make the best death metal documentary for all you hardcore fans!!
