
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
R“It's more than music...it's a way of life.”
1988·93 min·Released
Studio: I.R.S. World Media
6.8TMDb
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Theatrical Jun 17, 1988
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USA · English · USA
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..
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DirectorPenelope Spheeris
Cast

Dave Mustaine
Self

Ozzy Osbourne
Self

Chris Holmes
Self

Lemmy Kilmister
Self

Paul Stanley
Self

Gene Simmons
Self

Steven Tyler
Self

Joe Perry
Self

Alice Cooper
Self

C.C. DeVille
Self
Bill Gazzarri
Self

Bret Michaels
Self

Riki Rachtman
Self
Desi Benjamin
Self
Aaron Samson
Self
Shawn Duncan
Self
Jeff Duncan
Self
Randy O. Roberg
Self
Joey Scott Harges
Self
Gene Allen
Self
Part of The Decline of Western Civilization Collection
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Keywords
punk rockheavy metalanarchistsocial commentaryanthropologyanti-socialthrash metalwoman director
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