The I.E.S. (Indie Entertainment Summit) is presenting a very special screening of the brand new Inside Metal documentary film LA Metal Scene Explodes (Vol. 1 & 2) on Friday, August 12th at C.I.A. in NoHo. This screening will be mainly for attendees of the convention but IES CEO Jay Warsinske is opening this event to our friends in the metal community who’ve supported the LA hard rock and metal scene over the years! Tickets will be available at the door for only $5.00.  

This Screening will also be a Release Party to celebrate the release of Volume 2  of the LA Metal Scene Explodes documentary which will officially be released on August 12th (in Stores and Digital Outlets i.e.: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play etc). This screening ties in with the annual I.E.S. Rock Honors which will pay a special tribute to the ‘80s LA Rock Scene. Information on this exclusive event is listed below as well as the contact information for Jay Warsinske at IES.

IES presents LA Metal Scene Explodes Screening, Release Party & Spooky Show @ C.I.A. – California Institute of Abnormal Arts, 11334 Burbank Bl. (east of Lankershim), N. Hollywood 91601, free parking, $5 cover, screening, in a surreal museum & highly unique venue, full movie screening, bar and special guests.

The Los Angeles premier screenings of Inside Metal: The LA Metal Scene Explodes took place Thursday, June 2nd in Hollywood, CA at the Attic (formerly Cinespace) and Monday, June 6th at The Regency Theaters Valley Plaza 6 in North Hollywood.

The video below features several candid interviews with many of the musicians and industry professionals that attended the two screenings:

This is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut Inside Metal film Pioneers of LA Hard Rock and Metal. This title focuses on the monumental era of the LA Metal Scene, from 1981 to 1986, when local hard rock and metal bands took Los Angeles by storm. Featuring in-depth exclusive interviews with over 60 metal icons and pivotal players including musicians, managers, journalists and label execs highlighted by rare archival concert footage, photographs and music from the influential artists of that groundbreaking era.

 
Inside Metal: LA Metal Scene Explodes is a two-volume DVD set featuring narration by John Bush of Armored Saint. DVD 1 was released worldwide on June 10th with DVD 2 to be released on August 12th.

Featuring: Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt), Jack Russell (Great White), Don Dokken (Dokken), Dave Meniketti (Y&T), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Chris Holmes and Randy Piper (W.A.S.P.), John Bush and Joey Vera (Armored Saint), Mike Inez (Alice In Chains), Gene Hoglan (Testament, Dethklok), Ron Keel (Steeler, Keel), Leatherwolf, Bruce Bouilett (Racer X), Betsy Weiss (Bitch), Jaime St. James (Black 'n Blue), Lizzy Borden, Marty Friedman, Marq Torien (Bullet Boys), Joe Floyd (Warrior), Ann Boleyn (Hellion), Steve Plunkett (Autograph), Nadir D'Priest (London) and many others in this compelling history about the quintessential period of hard rock and metal!