The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
It's more than music...it's a way of life.
Director: Penelope Spheeris
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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Trailer
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Cast
Dave Mustaine
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Ozzy Osbourne
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Chris Holmes
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Lemmy Kilmister
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Paul Stanley
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Gene Simmons
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Steven Tyler
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Joe Perry
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Alice Cooper
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C.C. DeVille
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Bill Gazzarri
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Bret Michaels
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***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 (London, Odin, Seduce). There are obviously staged parts, like the orange juice spill, Paul Stanley in a bed with three lingerie-clad women and the drunken pool sequence with Chris Holmes & his mother. These portions were included to amuse, but they're also informative, as far as the commentaries from the actual musicians involved in the 80's metal movement go. The rest of the movie is footage of live interviews and concerts, mostly at clubs with emphasis on bands that frequented …
