A trailer has newly been shared for ‘Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal‘. That upcoming Hulu documentary series cribs its name from an early Black Sabbath track and was overseen by Jason Eisner and Evan Husney, co-creators of the ‘Dark Side Of The Ring‘.
The eight-part docuseries is scheduled to premiere on September 22nd and will narrow its focus to various figures and events that rocked the metal world. A brief rundown of the series’ episodes can be seen below.
Episode 1: 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 his life.
Episode 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Pantera‘s “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott:
When a deranged fan killed Pantera founder and guitar legend “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott 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.
