My 1st favorite Metal band was Van Halen. Even after all these years, their music is fantastically fun and perfectly 'party'. Videos are second only to live concerts in showing the best of VH. These videos are mostly from the Hagar era - and show off Sammy's under-appreciated singing skills. Videos like "Right Here, Right Now" are true classics.

I missed this seminal reality series when it first aired and watched it first on DVD. And it was just as great as the hype suggested. Funny, outrageous and just as addicting as Ozzy's favorite chemicals. Loved it. Gimme more ...

... and more. Darn it! I still can't get enough! Sometimes I wish my own family was this wacky (and rich) - it would have been so much fun.

Surprisingly good. Although not an 'official' Metallica product and hence contains little band member input, this DVD is well produced and professional. It gives insights into the production and cultural impact of this legendary band from the viewpoints of many metal musicians and critics. Intelligent and honest.

About as close as you can get to a 'Best of' album from Metallica's later days. Reminds you of what good songwriting skills these guys had (have?). But videos are not the best medium for enjoying Metallica - compared to say Van Halen.

Mmm ... nostalgia. These videos seem to peg Anthrax squarely to the 80s. But ignore the lousy fashion sense, and the songs are still great.

A pretty average production. Competent but no surprises ... and feels a little dated after watching 'The Osbournes'.

One of the only documentaries on the world of Metal - and certainly the best. The film-maker produces a work that is personal and passionate. True metal-heads will appreciate the frank honesty in this respectful ode to their music.

Now this is a good rock movie. Again, it follows a cliche: the passage from boyhood to manhood. But the characters are all fully developed and charismatic, and they'll take you on an enchanting little journey through the Led Zep era of rock that will linger in your fond memories long after the credits roll.

This is a supremely entertaining rockumentary following Sammy around at home and on the road. He is shown as such a friendly, unpretentious guy you almost forget he's a super-successful rockstar. Obviously edited though - only sugar-coated versions of his relations with Roth & Van Halen.

The sequel to one of the best crime documentaries ever feels more contrived. Just as entertaining, but you sense objectivity has been sacrificed to Michael Moore-ism.

(Bought but not yet veiwed.)