The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

It's more than music...it's a way of life.

6.819881h 33m

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Documentary

Music

Overview

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands and artists such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P..

StatusReleased

Release Date1988-06-17

Runtime1h 33m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Keywords

The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

3 Films

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A trilogy by Spheeris depicting life in Los Angeles at various points.

The Decline of Western Civilization

1981

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988

The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

1998

Videos

8 total

Trailer

Official Trailer # 1

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Cast & Crew

Dave Mustaine

as Self

Ozzy Osbourne

as Self

Chris Holmes

as Self

Lemmy Kilmister

as Self

Paul Stanley

as Self

Gene Simmons

as Self

Steven Tyler

as Self

Joe Perry

as Self

Alice Cooper

as Self

C.C. DeVille

as Self

Reviews

Wuchak

Dec 2, 2018

8/10

***Amusing documentary on the mid/late 80’s metal scene*** Released in 1988, “The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” by Penelope Spheeris is a documentary covering the 80’s metal scene. The film includes footage & interviews of popular acts (KISS, Ozzy, Aerosmith, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Poison), moderately successful band…

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