The story of Metallica once quoted as being the 7th biggest selling act in America, and certainly one of the biggest names in rock. The group's career is thoroughly dissected in this unauthorized program.  With rare and archive footage courtesy of private collectors from around the world, the documentary follows the highs and lows of Metallica’s rise to international stardom, and the demons that drove them. With behind-the-scenes footage and in-depth interviews, both their public and private lives are examined to build a complete picture of one the world’s most successful rock bands.