A new eight-part docuseries titled Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal is set to premiere September 22, 2025. People.com
Key points:
- It will explore metal’s history, including its darker and more controversial moments, but also the artistry, community, and emotional core of the genre. People.com
- The first episode focuses on Randy Rhoads, the late guitarist who collaborated with Ozzy Osbourne. Footage and commentary (including Ozzy’s) emphasize how Rhoads inspired Ozzy and influenced metal overall. People.com
- Other episodes will address things like lawsuits (Judas Priest), tragedies (Dimebag Darrell, others), and how fans and musicians have navigated tragedy, controversy, and identity in metal. People.com
This kind of documentary helps contextualize where heavy metal came from—and why it matters now, especially in light of its resurgence live.