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: Longtime bassist Jason Newsted quit the band in frustration.

Unlike traditional "rockumentaries" that glamorize the lifestyle, Some Kind of Monster is notable for its raw intimacy. To salvage their relationships, the band hired Phil Towle , a performance coach and group therapist, at a cost of $40,000 per month. Key moments captured include: Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster (2004) - Tommy Girard Metallica: Some Kind of Monster(2004)

Released in 2004, is a landmark documentary that provides an unflinching look at one of the world's most successful heavy metal bands during a period of near-total disintegration. Directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky, the film chronicles the turbulent three-year production of the 2003 album St. Anger . A Band in Crisis : Longtime bassist Jason Newsted quit the band

Watch the official trailer for a glimpse into the raw and turbulent journey of Metallica's most challenging period: METALLICA - Some Kind Of Monster (2004) | trailer MDB trailers YouTube• Dec 8, 2023 Key moments captured include: Metallica: Some Kind Of

The documentary begins in 2001, a time when Metallica was reeling from several high-profile challenges:

: The band was still navigating the fallout from their controversial legal battle with the file-sharing service Napster. Unprecedented Vulnerability

: Tensions between frontman James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich had reached a breaking point, characterized by ego clashes and communication breakdowns.