The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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

17/06/1988
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 SpheerisDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • punk rock
  • heavy metal
  • anarchist
  • social commentary
  • anthropology
  • anti-social
  • thrash metal
  • woman director

Top Billed Cast

Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Self

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes

Self

Lemmy Kilmister

Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley

Self

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

Self

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Self

Joe Perry

Joe Perry

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Self

C.C. DeVille

C.C. DeVille

Self

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