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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

★ 6.8/10•1988•1h 33m•R•Documentary•Music

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

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

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 17, 1988
Budget$500,000
Revenue$373,759

Actors

Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Self

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

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

Bill Gazzarri

Self

Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels

Self

Riki Rachtman

Riki Rachtman

Self

Desi Benjamin

Self

Aaron Samson

Self

Shawn Duncan

Self

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