![]() The people who hang onto the music, tattoo lyrics and logos on their arms and torsos, who turn these festivals into tailgating affairs, meeting up for beers and good times with friends, are mostly here for some good, clean and loud fun. The film’s problem isn’t those excesses or its fans, it’s when it wanders all over the place instead of focusing on the most devoted metal fans. Duff McKagan of GNR recalls drinking and drugging until “my pancreas burst.” Drew are here to talk about finding connection, one’s “tribe,” and what that gives devotees.īut they’re also on camera to talk about the rash of suicides and ODs that occurred just before the film went into production - Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, the “demons” many spotlight performers face. It purports to be from the fan’s perspective, and catches up with a lot of rural 50somethings, and a few folks outside that demo, who recapture their “7-11 parking lot” youth at the big rock festivals that are how the Slipknots and basically anybody who isn’t Ozzy or Metallica make their money these days.īut there are also scores of mostly ’80s-vintage band musicians, from Metallica, Guns’n Roses, et al, making the case that “we’re playing to entire families - parents, kids and grandkids!”Īs an entertainment journalist, the first time I heard a musician claim that was for a still-touring vintage Big Band from the ’40s, on the road into the ’80s.Īn oddball psychologist, and the eye-rolling and omnipresent Dr. Jonathan McHugh’s documentary, “Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos” has a chaotic organization all its own. No, not all of them have gotten that AARP card in the mail, and the fact that they’ll never end up in “yacht rock” fandom says something. – or wherever the road takes them to celebrate the chaos…that is rock ‘n roll.“Long Live Rock,” a doc about the undying devotion of aging white folks to their favorite metal bands, is littered with tattoo stories, accident stories, mosh pit and crowd surfing tales and a few yarns that begin with “We were drunk, so” or “We were so drunk,” oft told from the front porch of a single wide followed by a Sirius dj bitching about how “tired” he is of “stereotypes” about “this audience.”īut I kid. Viewers will get a front row seat of what makes hard rock fans want to crowd surf, mix it up in the mosh pit or just throw all caution to the wind by participating in the ultimate community mayhem of the “Wall of Death.” We follow some of these passionate fans as they drop everything to “commune” with their “rock family” at music festivals across the U.S. The film also explores the inescapable dark side of their chosen lifestyle, chronicling the unspoken truths that are unfortunately too commonplace in the rock ‘n roll world for both artists and fans, such as substance abuse and depression. Featuring members of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slipknot, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Rage Against the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Halestorm, and many, many more. In intimate interviews, the leading titans of rock discuss the genre and the special relationship they have with their audience. This genre, beloved by its millions of fans, is often misunderstood and maligned by media and the music industry. Long Live Rock: Celebrate the Chaos is a deep dive into the culture of hard rock music. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, you can visit the Help Page or contact the streaming platform here.įor every purchase of Long Live Rock from Friday, March 19th, through Thursday, April 1st, nearly 50% goes directly back to Enzian in an effort to support us. ![]() ![]() If you have the appropriate technology (Chromecast, Amazon Firestick, AirPlay, Apple TV, Smart TV, etc), you may be able to stream this to your television at home from your computer or phone. Stream new release Long Live Rock and support Enzian!įor $12, the service provider will grant you access to the film, which is viewable on any internet-connected device including laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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