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‘Flying V!’ Doc to Feature Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, Kerry King & More

There’s no denying that the “Flying V” is one of the most legendary guitars in heavy metal and rock and metal. Now, there’s a new documentary dedicated to the famed…

Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield and Kerry King
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There’s no denying that the “Flying V” is one of the most legendary guitars in heavy metal and rock and metal. Now, there’s a new documentary dedicated to the famed instrument.

“Flying V! — The Metal Guitar of the Gods” is slated to feature Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), James Hetfield (Metallica), Kerry King (Slayer), Michael Schenker (ex-Scorpions, ex-UFO, MSG), Michael Denner, Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Wolf Hoffmann (Accept), K.K. Downing (ex-Judas Priest), Mathias Jabs (Scorpions), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), Andy Sneap (Judas Priest), Brian Tatler (Diamond Head), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash), and Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, ex-Carcass).

As if that isn’t enough star power, the film is directed by Peter Hansen and produced by ex-Mercyful Fate and ex-King Diamond guitarist Michael Denner.

“Whenever I saw the Flying V onstage I knew it was going to be a killer show — I love photographing the V,” rock photographer Mark Weiss said in a statement. “How could you not? It screams ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! It has a presence all to its own. If I were to rate the Flying V, in the words of [Spinal] Tap, I would give it an eleven — one louder!”

The film will arrive as part of the Inside Metal documentary series on Sept. 11. Watch the full trailer below.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.