Breaking the Band

Breaking the Band, Metallica

Season 3, Episode 11

Metallica is one of the biggest-selling heavy metal bands in history.

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Black Sabbath
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Black Sabbath, one of the greatest rock bands on the planet came from very humble origins.

Aerosmith
S3 E2 • 88m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Aerosmith has truly earned its title as America's greatest rock 'n' roll band.

Twisted Sister
S3 E3 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

In 1984, Twisted Sister was one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet.

Poison
S3 E4 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

In the 1980s, metal band Poison were united in their determination to become rock stars.

The Who
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The Who sold over 100 million records in their 50-year career and redefined youth culture.

Heart
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Heart forms in the late 1960s with two guys and later includes Ann Wilson and her sister, Nancy.

Pink Floyd
S3 E7 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Pink Floyd sold over 250 million albums; they are among the most successful rock bands of all time.

Genesis
S3 E8 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Following the meteoric journey from Genesis' early beginnings in a sleepy part of England.

Alice Cooper
S3 E9 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Alice Cooper rose from total anonymity to become the highest-grossing rock group in the world.

Whitesnake
S3 E10 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Whitesnake was the brainchild of ex-Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale.

Metallica
S3 E11 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Metallica is one of the biggest-selling heavy metal bands in history.

AC/DC
S3 E12 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The siblings grew up in a working-class family where rock 'n' roll was the only life they ever knew.

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  • About this Episode
  • An examination of the rise and fall of famous bands like Guns N' Roses, Simon & Garfunkel and more, and the events that tore them apart.
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