INTO THE VOID is a groundbreaking documentary series that explores 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.
Helmed by executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, the co-creators of the hit pro wrestling documentary series “Dark Side of the Ring,” which debuted in 2019 – becoming Vice TV’s most-watched series of all time.
From Vice Studios Canada, the series is executive produced by Guillermo Garcia and Barry Davis.
EPISODE TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS
Episode 101: Randy Rhoads
Randy 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.
Episode 102: Kurt Struebing of NME
In 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.
Episode 103: Judas Priest on Trial
In 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.
Episode 104: Chuck Schuldiner of Death
Chuck 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.
Episode 105: Wendy O Williams
In 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.
Episode 106: Confess – Iranian Metal Crusade
In 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.
Episode 107: Ann Boleyn of Hellion
As 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.
Episode 108: Dimebag Darrell
When 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.
