Released in partnership with filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn!
NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. VHS WILL SHIP IN JULY 2026.
The legendary 1986 indie documentary HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT captures a perfect moment in metalhead history. It’s been a VHS bootleg favorite among musicians, movie stars, and cult-video fans worldwide, spread by underground tape trading and pure fandom.
HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT is packed with pure party power and colorfully illustrates the untamed nature of rock and metal in its most organic form. Play this tape and experience an avalanche of counterculture coolness, candid comedy and influential underground filmmaking from the 80s.
This authorized 40th anniversary edition includes the original documentary with post-doc material directly sourced from the HMPL archive.
THIS VIDEOCASSETTE CONTAINS:
Heavy Metal Parking Lot: 17 min
The Story Behind HMPL with Jeff Krulik: 8 min
HMPL Alumni: Where Are They Now?: 19 min
HMPL Outtakes: 8 min
Channel 4 News 1990 with Jeff Krulik: 6 min
APPROXIMATE RUNTIME: 58 MINS
This is the first edition of the 40th Anniversary release, housed in slipcases and pressed on black videocassettes with silver foil labels.