As one of the most enduring forms of pop music, heavy metal has survived passing fashions, savage ridicule and gross misunderstandings. Louder Than Life is an informed look into the history and ongoing saga of metal. Created by the award-winning team of Dick Caruthers and Jim Parsons, this definitive portrait of a musical subculture weaves an entertaining tapestry using archival footage and interviews with bands, producers, fans and journalists.