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Heavy Metal

gameactive26 mentionsFirst seen Feb 20, 2020Last seen Aug 25, 2025

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Heavy Metal is a pinball game released by Stern Pinball in 2020 as a re-theme of an existing home/boutique machine platform. It is known for its innovative presentation, fun gameplay, and strong sound design and rules. The game has been noted as tournament-oriented and challenging, with Stern producing it as a premium short-run release.

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    Heavy Metal is not worth the $8,000 retail price despite being fun

    Source: Author (Knapp Arcade)Rock Fantasy - Middletown, NY (June 2021)

Recent Mentions (26)

  • Classic pinball machine with same playfield layout as Star Wars; only ~100 units exist.

    Don's Pinball Podcast Sunday Livestream 8/24/25Aug 25, 2025
  • Stern Pinball contract game based on Heavy Metal magazine, approximately $8k price point, releasing late March 2020

    Episode - 30 - What - A-wonderful - WorldMar 15, 2020
  • Stern's latest release; priced at $8,300; criticized for Red DMD regression; features Black Knight topper

    Episode 22 - PUBLIC ENEMA #1Feb 26, 2020
  • Stern on-location pinball; ~300 units commissioned with production cutoff leaving approximately 150 produced; Mike owned one example; subject of community debate about on-location vs. home classification

    EP02 Will JohnsonAug 15, 2025
  • Classic pinball game; Don discusses as alternative to Supreme, estimated 100 machines in existence

    Sunday Livestream audio 6/24/2025Aug 25, 2025
  • Unreleased/newly revealed pinball machine by Incendium based on Heavy Metal magazine IP, features DMD, four-mode gameplay (fantasy/horror/metal/sci-fi), character voice acting, and 12-song soundtrack

    HEAVY METAL PINBALL! Private Label game from Incendium!

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  • Existing: Heavy Metal is a Stern 2020 release re-theme of a home/boutique machine (Episode 123)vsConflicting: Heavy Metal is described as using the same playfield layout as Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Supreme Pinball, which are typically commercial/premium titles, not home/boutique machines (Star Wars Costco review)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Oct 10, 2020
  • New Stern contract game based on 1979 comic/movie IP; priced at $8,299.99; features chameleon powder coat finish; made-to-order production; aimed at heavy metal fans, not core collectors

    Episode 46: Tribe Member Dave Brennan Joins us to talk Stern and Early Solid States!Feb 26, 2020
  • Magazine/brand partner in Heavy Metal Pinball game; IP licensor

    Heavy Metal Pinball (Let's Play)Dec 31, 2020
  • Pinball machine by Stern (manufacturing) under contract with Incendium; $8,300 MSRP; subject of critical review for playfield artwork quality

    The Heavy Metal Playfield Looks BAD!Mar 3, 2020
  • Stern pinball game Hardy created content about after June 1st cutoff date when media promotions ceased

    I'm Being Shunned!?Jul 7, 2020
  • Upcoming Stern Pinball game based on 1981 Heavy Metal animated film; contract build by Incendium

    Stern Pinball Gets Heavy Metal ThemeFeb 20, 2020
  • Stern game nominated for Twippies (Music/Sound Effects and artwork categories)

    Where Does Pinball Go After the TWIPY awards? (Ep. 50)Apr 15, 2021
  • Rare pinball machine present at Fort Worth location

    CIDERCADE FORT WORTHApr 11, 2023
  • Stern Pinball private-label platform used as basis for Escape from the Megaverse

    New Private Label Stern Pinball NFT-Themed Pinball Machine Makes DebutJun 21, 2022
  • Stern 2020 release; author assessment: fun but overpriced at $8,000

    Rock Fantasy - Middletown, NY (June 2021)Aug 24, 2021
  • Upcoming Stern pinball title, teaser video released, reveal stream scheduled for Saturday the 15th, designed by Jack Danger

    The Super Awesome Pinball ShowJun 16, 2020
  • Pinball theme recently announced by Stern; based on 1981 animated film; cited by Ed as dream theme that has now been greenlit

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show S1 E5Mar 3, 2020
  • Pinball game mentioned as superior to Queen Rhapsody

    DPP #120 "Lets talk Wick...and Ohio"May 6, 2024
  • Stern home pinball machine; $8,000 price; re-theme of Spider-Man/Supreme/Star Wars playfield; DMD display; based on 1980s movie

    BDYETP 50: The Bros are back in townAug 3, 2020
  • Upcoming Stern contract pin in partnership with Incendium Online (toy/graphic novel company); reskin of Star Wars The Pin with commercial-grade cabinet, DMD, chameleon powder coat; retail ~$8,299; limited run; sneak peek March 20, 2020

    The Pinball Show Ep 3: Eating Crow and Wishful ThinkingFeb 24, 2020
  • Stern Pinball game; shares playfield layout with Escape from the Megaverse; described as prototype testing model similar to Megaverse.

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2022 recapJul 4, 2022
  • Stern contracted game; expected to launch during factory reopening; described as 'boutique' with limited market appeal

    The Pinball Show Ep 15: Blinded By The Light Of An Auctioned-Off TWIPYMay 25, 2020
  • Limited edition Stern pinball game celebrating Heavy Metal Magazine's 300th issue, priced at $7,999, re-theme of Star Wars with custom artwork and original music by Sebastian Bach and Brendan Small.

    Pinball Industry News: June 2020 Re-capJul 2, 2020
  • Stern Pinball premium short-run game; played by Josh in tournament; described as brutal and tournament-oriented

    Ep 102: Joel Crashes the PartyFeb 18, 2023
  • Home edition title using same playfield layout as Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Supreme Pinball

    Star Wars Costco Pinball *HONEST and UNSPONSORED* Review - Is it worth it?Aug 25, 2025
  • Stern 2020 release; re-theme of home/boutique machine; described as fun with good sound and rules presentation; noted as having innovative presentation

    Episode 123 – Xmas CheerDec 22, 2020