The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)

06/17/1988 (US) • 1h 33m

Documentary, Music

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..


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Part of the The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

Includes The Decline of Western Civilization, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, The Decline of Western Civilization Part III

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

punk rock

heavy metal

anarchist

social commentary

anthropology

anti-social

thrash metal

woman director

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