"Actor: Rat Skates"

• Rat Skates: Born in the Basement | DVD | (11/12/2007) from £11.55   |  Saving you £0.44 (3.81%)   |  RRP £11.99

  In 1980 the East Coast of North America experienced a massive culture clash of Punk Disco Stoner Music New Wave and Heavy Metal. Frustrated by this Suburban identity crisis and fueled by ""The New Wave of British Heavy Metal"" a small group of energetic youths were unknowingly creating the most extreme music ever to assault global eardrums: THRASH METAL. One of the movements' most recognized pioneers was RAT SKATES. This is a drive through his tunnel vision to success and the philosophy that turned his dreams into reality...THE ""DIY"" MINDSET! This movie boldly goes well behind the scenes deep into the NY/NJ cover band circuit and pre-digital tape-trading underground to candidly reveal the hidden hurdles that every young musician must jump in the quest for rock stardom the passion of their vision and dedication to their family.