The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
“It's more than music...it's a way of life.”
19881h 33mDocumentary · Music
Released
June 17, 1988
TMDB Score
68% match · 86 votes
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About the Movie
Synopsis
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..
DirectorPenelope Spheeris
- Released
- June 17, 1988
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Studio
- I.R.S. World Media
Top Billed 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
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