[5][6][7] The documentary chronicles the history of a community of young kids in Northern California who a shared passion for heavy rock bands like UFO, Iron Maiden, and Motörhead.
[8] The film is mainly told through first-person interviews with bands that were integral to the scene including Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel.
Dubin's experience directing comedy specials for Lewis Black and Jim Breuer, enabled him to add lightness and humor to the film as well.
Dubin hoped that the movie would inspire its audience to fully appreciate the contributions of Kirk Hammett, who founded Exodus in the Bay Area three years prior to Metallica joining the scene.
[12] Murder in the Front Row had its world premiere on April 20, 2019, at AMC Kabuki 8 theater in San Francisco in collaboration with a follow-up performance by Metal Allegiance at The Fillmore later that night.