Trenches of Rock

Very professionally put together, this rock-n-roll documentary deep-dives into the lives of the men who became the metal missionaries of the Christian rock band Bloodgood.

Tasteful and shocking, Christian and rock, serene and loud, this band and this movie juxtaposes many things. Bu the one thing that Bloodgood does, and which comes across so well in this movie, is they live for Jesus and they exist to tell others about Him.

As someone who grew up in my formative years listening to this band, it is impossible to watch this without getting emotional.

If you are a fan of rock documentaries, this is one you have got to see.

First rate insightful documentary focusing on the American band Bloodgood. Formed in the mid 80's during a time when the Heavy Metal / Rock genres were gaining popularity in the mainstream. It follows the bands progress with interviews and archive footage, charting their successful career and centring on their desire to match faith based lyrics to this particular style of music, virtually unheard of at the time. Highlighting the obstacles thrown in their path, from bible bashing preachers who condemned outright this type of music, lambasting all who dared question their opinion, the prejudice from even other musicians who were equally vociferous in their own condemnation and then some......To the practical realities of trying to keep a band together, record label deals, promotion and support (or lack thereof), life on the road and the consummate dedication and effort put in to it all by these true "Metal Missionaries". Regardless of whether or not you are a Christian, this documentary is a must see. Informative and a real eye opener, it captures your attention from beginning to end.

Hey You! Awake! Say goodbye to films that bring anguish and pain and make you lose your mind, wanting to run away, out of the darkness of the theater crying help me, and asking yourself, what have I done? America, it's alright. Now, we can all stand together in the presence of a little slice of Heaven on earth, a film forged out of love for the Messiah. In the Trenches of Rock movie, the world is introduced to a real live wire act, Bloodgood, and watch them run the race while they stand in the light of the mad dog world of the Christian Metal scene. I will never be the same, after this top of the mountain experience. I pray for studio album number Seven from #Bloodgoodband. I can hold on, but only for so long. When it comes, I will be shakin' it like a streetlight dancer with a heartbeat burning like holy fire. This is a precious treasure you save on earth, until the Lamb of God returns!

It was so engaging, inspirational and real! The history of a story untold and yet told in a way that you will want to watch it again and again! True stories, of hardcore men that just wouldn't quit and who stood up against a society to reach people in a way no one else had ever done! Loved It!!!!

This is an absolutely fantastic film about Bloodgood, one of the earlier hard rock/metal bands who blazed a trail for the bands after them. They combined a hard rock/metal sound, along with a faith based message, which was a combination that was almost unheard of in a band at the time. Highly recommended if you are a music loving person, but even if you are not, you will take something away from it.