The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988 93 min ★ 6.8 Documentary, Music

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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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

Details

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$500,000

Revenue

$373,759

Production

I.R.S. World Media

Reviews

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Wuchak

December 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 bands (Faster Pussycat) and up-and-not-coming artists ...