The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years(1988)
“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..
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Studio
I.R.S. World Media
Cast
Dave Mustaine
as Self
Ozzy Osbourne
as Self
Chris Holmes
as Self
Lemmy Kilmister
as Self
Paul Stanley
as Self
Gene Simmons
as Self
Steven Tyler
as Self
Joe Perry
as Self
Alice Cooper
as Self
C.C. DeVille
as Self
Bill Gazzarri
as Self
Bret Michaels
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
I.R.S. World Media
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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..
Who directed The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?▼
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years was directed by Penelope Spheeris and released in 1988. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?▼
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?▼
The cast of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years includes Dave Mustaine as Self, Ozzy Osbourne as Self, Chris Holmes as Self, Lemmy Kilmister as Self, Paul Stanley as Self and more.
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