The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)

  • R
  • 06/17/1988 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 33m

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

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..

Penelope Spheeris

Director

Cast

Dave Mustaine's headshot

Dave Mustaine

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Ozzy Osbourne's headshot

Ozzy Osbourne

Self
Chris Holmes's headshot

Chris Holmes

Self
Lemmy Kilmister's headshot

Lemmy Kilmister

Self
Paul Stanley's headshot

Paul Stanley

Self
Gene Simmons's headshot

Gene Simmons

Self
Steven Tyler's headshot

Steven Tyler

Self
Joe Perry's headshot

Joe Perry

Self

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