Howl of the Underdogs
Available Now on Apple TV, iTunes, Amazon, and Vimeo!
|
Howl Of The Underdogs
Director: Randy M. Salo Run time: 77 minutes Release Date: 08-16-2022 | SRP: $24.95 | CAT#: PRDVD4965 | UPC: 672975894870
Logline:
An intimate and uncompromising look into the 20 year struggle between rock visionaries Madder Mortem and body image, gender double standards and a culture of conformity. |
Synopsis:
Howl of the Underdogs is the story of the Norwegian metal band Madder Mortem and their singer who, struggling with a life-long eating disorder in an image-obsessed industry, undergoes weight loss surgery to battle the demons that have given birth to their music. After filming with the band during their 20th anniversary year as they recorded new music, toured Europe, and reunited all of their former members in Oslo for a once-in-a-lifetime show, the film explores how the band boils down their internal demons, Scandinavian cultural norms, and an image-obsessed industry into inspirational music that reaches fans around the world.
Howl of the Underdogs is the story of the Norwegian metal band Madder Mortem and their singer who, struggling with a life-long eating disorder in an image-obsessed industry, undergoes weight loss surgery to battle the demons that have given birth to their music. After filming with the band during their 20th anniversary year as they recorded new music, toured Europe, and reunited all of their former members in Oslo for a once-in-a-lifetime show, the film explores how the band boils down their internal demons, Scandinavian cultural norms, and an image-obsessed industry into inspirational music that reaches fans around the world.
Awards:
2021 Doc n’ Roll Festival - World Premiere Screening London
2021 microRocken, Odal Rock Festival - Norwegian Premiere
2021 microRocken, Odal Rock Festival - Norwegian Premiere
Press:
"We’ve not seen, heard or experienced Madder Mortem quite like this before. Enter Randy M. Salo’s documentary Howl of the Underdogs, the riveting, entirely open, and yet honestly tragic story of the Norwegians’ musical, personal, and cultural innards/skin.”
Decibel Magazine
"A deeply honest portrait of a band who always bare their hearts to their audience.”
Angry Metal Guy
“Through breathtaking imagery and engaging interview footage, I felt like I was reliving the moments as if they were my own.”
Metal Digest
"In 76 exciting, dignified and in some places painful self-delivering minutes, answers are sought as to where all this darkness in the band comes from - and here not an inch is left in the statement.”
Norway Rock Magazine
"You'll see [Madder Mortem's] true image reflected right here in Howl of the Underdogs...who have stared into the darkness, tamed what lies within and utilised it to make some of the most sincere, genuine and powerful music out there.”
Headshot Music
Decibel Magazine
"A deeply honest portrait of a band who always bare their hearts to their audience.”
Angry Metal Guy
“Through breathtaking imagery and engaging interview footage, I felt like I was reliving the moments as if they were my own.”
Metal Digest
"In 76 exciting, dignified and in some places painful self-delivering minutes, answers are sought as to where all this darkness in the band comes from - and here not an inch is left in the statement.”
Norway Rock Magazine
"You'll see [Madder Mortem's] true image reflected right here in Howl of the Underdogs...who have stared into the darkness, tamed what lies within and utilised it to make some of the most sincere, genuine and powerful music out there.”
Headshot Music
Gallery:
|
|
Watch Howl Of The Underdogs Today!
|
Passion River Films
