THE PIT presents ‘Greek Rock Revolution’

Available right now on the THE PIT VOD platform with a 7-day FREE trial.

“If you look at what’s happened in Greece over the last ten years, you can see that there are a lot more rock bands than there were ten years ago. And that’s mainly because a lot of young people don’t have jobs. Practically everyone is unemployed. 40-45% of people our age are unemployed. When you’ve got nothing to do, you pick up a guitar, bass or drums and do what you want. Then the music appears. The stage was born because we had absolutely nothing else to do.”

As newest addition to its growing list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘Greek Rock Revolution’, a captivating documentary exploring the rise of the Greek rock movement making waves worldwide. 

With bands like 1000mods, Tuber, Naxatras, Puta Volcano, Villagers of Ioannina City, Planet of Zeus, and Nightstalker leading the charge. Fusing Heavy Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Post-Metal, and traditional Folk influences, it turned the Greek Stoner and Desert Rock scene into a global phenomenon. 

The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

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…Synopsys…

Greek Rock is taking the world by storm. Bands like 1000mods, Tuber, Naxatras, Puta Volcano, Villagers of Ioannina City, Planet of Zeus, and Nightstalker have gained global recognition, redefining Stoner and Desert Rock with their unique blend of Heavy Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Post-Metal, and even traditional Folk elements.

But how did this movement emerge? Spanish filmmaker Miguel Cano, captivated by Greece since his Erasmus year, dives into the heart of the scene in his compelling documentary. Through interviews with these bands, their managers, Metal Hammer Greece’s Kostas Chronopoulos, and music journalists, Cano uncovers the soul of Greek rockers—artists rejecting “rock star” tropes while staying true to their roots.

With powerful concert footage and behind-the-scenes moments, the film links Greece’s socio-economic turmoil, especially the 2008 financial crisis, to this artistic explosion. Like the birth of blues or Seattle’s grunge era, Greek Rock thrives on social instability and defiance, proving that adversity often fuels the most authentic art.

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