# Heavy Metal Martin (2010)

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**Original title**: *Heavy Metal Mater*
**Runtime**: 4 min
**Genres**: Animation, Comedy, Music, Family
**Directed by**: John Lasseter
**Written by**: John Lasseter, Rob Gibbs, Derek Thompson
**Starring**: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, George Carlin, Lori Alan, John Cygan, Laraine Newman

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A sentient tow truck discovers the perks of fame after his garage band’s demo goes viral. Mater and Lightning McQueen trade pit stops for power chords on the way to a stadium show. The soundtrack outshines the CGI palette by a mile.

**Mood tags**: playful

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