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Headbangers Ball

  • TV Series
  • 1987–
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
344
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Headbangers Ball (1987)
Music

A TV series consisting of heavy metal music videos.A TV series consisting of heavy metal music videos.A TV series consisting of heavy metal music videos.

  • Stars
    • Riki Rachtman
    • Adam Curry
    • Anthrax
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    344
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Riki Rachtman
      • Adam Curry
      • Anthrax
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Riki Rachtman
    Riki Rachtman
    • Self - Host…
    • 1987–1995
    Adam Curry
    Adam Curry
    • Self - Host
    • 1988–1989
    Anthrax
    Anthrax
    • Self - Host…
    • 1987–1994
    Ozzy Osbourne
    Ozzy Osbourne
    • Self - Host
    • 1987–2003
    Megadeth
    Megadeth
    • Self…
    • 1987–1994
    Kevin Seal
    Kevin Seal
    • Self - Host
    • 1987–1988
    Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie
    • Self
    • 1993–2003
    Lemmy
    Lemmy
    • Self - Host…
    • 1987–2003
    Dave Mustaine
    Dave Mustaine
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    • 1987–1993
    Slayer
    Slayer
    • Self
    • 1990–1994
    Suicidal Tendencies
    Suicidal Tendencies
    • Self
    • 1990–1993
    Alice in Chains
    Alice in Chains
    • Self
    • 1991–1993
    Bruce Dickinson
    Bruce Dickinson
    • Self - Host
    • 1988–2004
    Testament
    Testament
    • Self
    • 1988–1993
    L.A. Guns
    L.A. Guns
    • Self - Host
    • 1988–1992
    Prong
    Prong
    • Self
    • 1990–1994
    Iron Maiden
    Iron Maiden
    • Themselves…
    • 1991–2004
    Pantera
    Pantera
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    • 1991–1994
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    • Trivia
      Riki Rachtman got the job as the VJ/host of Headbangers Ball at the suggestion of his friend Axl Rose. Riki would host the show from 1990 up until the show's cancellation until 1995.
    • Connections
      Featured in I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1988 (2003)

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • MTV Headbangers Ball
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Music Television (MTV)
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    • Runtime
      • 3h(180 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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