The Band: Metallica, one of the biggest metal bands on the planet.

The Doc: Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky (the filmmakers behind Paradise Lost) followed Metallica from 2001 to 2003, to document the creation of the album St. Anger. They got more than they bargained for, as this is no simple behind-the-scenes look at laying down an album.

Bassist Jason Newstead left the band, frontman James Hetfield took an unexpected sabbatical to enter rehab for various substance addictions, and the band's management hooked them up with a 'performance-enhancing coach' to help unite the band and focus their musical efforts.

The trademark rock doc tension comes from all angles: Hetfield's controlling nature riles Lars Ulrich; the band's former guitarist unleashes his resentment at being fired; the sacking of the aforementioned coach; the Napster ordeal.

Some Kind of Monster certainly doesn't shy away from the band's many warts, and there may be some unintentional giggles elicited from the egos on display, but it is a fascinating watch, and somehow you end up feeling some sympathy for these guys.

Musical Highlight: A glimpse of the track 'Temptation' that never made it onto the finished album.

Encore? Despite this unflattering look at the band, they are still going strong today, with no signs of slowing.