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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

R19881h 33mPenelope Spheeris

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"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..

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Punk RockHeavy MetalAnarchistSocial CommentaryAnthropologyAnti-socialThrash MetalWoman Director

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What is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) about?

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 stars in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years stars Dave Mustaine (Self), Ozzy Osbourne (Self), Chris Holmes (Self), Lemmy Kilmister (Self), Paul Stanley (Self). The film was directed by Penelope Spheeris.

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 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

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