Series
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal
“Eight music legends. Countless brutal truths.”
Documentary
Explore the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by Heavy Metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal stories about finding success offer an intoxicating combo of volume and distortion delivered via pulsating tales of murder, addiction, rebellion and redemption.
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Seasons & episodes
1Randy Rhoads22 Sept 2025 · 44m · ★ 9.0Randy Rhoads was a musical prodigy who cemented himself as one of heavy metal's greatest guitarists. His bandmates and collaborators, including Sharon Osbourne, reflect on his legacy and the horrific accident that took him too soon.
2Kurt Struebing of NME22 Sept 2025 · 44mIn 1985, Seattle's NME seemed poised for success - until frontman Kurt Struebing committed an unspeakable crime during a psychotic episode. After prison his bandmates welcomed him back to the stage until Struebing's mysterious death in 2005.
3Judas Priest on Trial22 Sept 2025 · 44mIn 1985, James Vance survived a dual suicide pact that took the life of his best friend. Months later he blamed the music of Judas Priest for mesmerizing them into despair. The trial that followed threatened the future of heavy metal music.
4Chuck Schuldiner of Death22 Sept 2025 · 44mChuck Schuldiner, revered as a founder of Death Metal, channeled grief into groundbreaking music. His death at 34, while completing his final work, devastated fans and a family already scarred by the tragic loss of Chuck's older brother.
5Wendy O Williams22 Sept 2025 · 44mIn the 1980s Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics) fused punk and metal while railing against consumerism and oppression. Facing obscenity and assault charges only emboldened her defiance, making Wendy an icon in the fight for social justice.
6Confess - Iranian Metal Crusade22 Sept 2025 · 44mIn 2010, Iranian teens Nikan Khosravi and Arash Ilkhani formed anti-establishment thrash metal band 'Confess'. Facing the death penalty for blasphemy the pair attempt daring escapes, hoping to continue making metal and fighting the regime.
7Ann Boleyn of Hellion22 Sept 2025 · 44mAs the leader of metal pioneers 'Hellion', Ann "Hull" Boleyn battled misogyny, industry bias, and sexual predators - until a series of frightening encounters led her to law, where she champions workers and women facing exploitation and abuse.
8Dimebag Darrell22 Sept 2025 · 44mWhen a deranged fan killed Pantera founder and guitar legend Dimebag Darrell in 2004, it marked one of metal's darkest days. The tragedy deepened rifts between friends and bandmates who've recently reunited to honor his enduring legacy.
Details
- First aired
- 22 Sept 2025
- Last aired
- 22 Sept 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- Hulu
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 5 on TMDB
