'Metal Lords': 5 things you need to know about Netflix teen comedy movie

What happens when you can't find a bassist for a two-member metal band? You improvise, adapt and overcome
'Metal Lords' official poster (Netflix)
'Metal Lords' official poster (Netflix)

Music is something that without a doubt makes life and entertainment better. From OSTs to background scores, the tunes that are created by musicians truly bring shows, movies, and more to life. So for that whole truly love music, Netflix is bringing to screens a fun flick revolving around the metal genre!

'Metal Lords' is an upcoming teen comedy film that will see two high schoolers who form a metal band compete to win a competition. The only hiccup is that they need another member which they find unexpectedly in a cellist. Overcoming obstacles the trio will encompass the spirit of youth, friendship, and passion for doing what they love in the musical watch that is helmed by none other than the creator of 'Game of Thrones'! Before reading on to know more do check out 'Tick, Tick...Boom' and 'Autumn Girl' if you love yourself some tune-filled watches! 

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When does 'Metal Lords' release and where to watch it?

'Metal Lords' is set to premiere on April 8, 2022. You can watch it on Netflix.

What is 'Metal Lords' about?

According to the official Netflix synopsis: 'Two kids start a metal band in a high school where exactly two kids care about metal. They can't find a bassist, but there is this one girl who plays the cello. They need to work together if they're going to win the Battle of the Bands.'

Who stars in the Netflix teen comedy movie?

Jaeden Martell as Kevin Schlieb

Jaeden Martell is a popular American teen actor who began his career in 2013. His first acting role was in a commercial for Hot Wheels following which he also starred in commercials for Google, Moneysupermarket.com, Liberty Mutual, Hyundai, Verizon Fios, and General Electric. Martell's first major acting role came in 2014 when he starred alongside Bill Murray in the comedy movie 'St. Vincent'. This role served beneficial for the up-and-coming actor as Murray later recommend him to Cameron Crowe for the film 'Aloha'. He then went on to play the title characters in the 2017 film 'The Book of Henry' and in the miniseries 'Defending Jacob'. Martell has additionally portrayed Morty Smith in a series of promotional interstitials for the fifth season finale of 'Rick and Morty'. His upcoming projects are the Netflix film 'Mr Harrigan's Phone' and 'Tunnels'. Martell plays one of the three leads Kevin Schlieb in 'Metal Lords'. 



 

According to IMDB the rest of the cast consists of Isis Hainsworth as Emily Spector, Adrian Greensmith as Hunter Sylvester, Brett Gelman as Dr Sylvester, Sufe Bradshaw as Dean Swanson, Michelle Mao as Lisa Randall, Katie O'Grady as Laurie Schlieb, Teddy Van Ee as Ray, Analesa Fisher as Kendall Sarn, Noah Urrea as Clay Moss, Phelan Davis as Rocky 'Skip' Hoffman, Christopher M. Lopes as Robbie, Joe Manganiello and more.

Showrunners

'Metal Lords' has a screenplay by D B Weiss and is directed by Peter Sollett. Tom Morello is the executive music producer. 

Trailer

Click below to have a taste of the electrifying music and teen drama in store!



 

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