The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Poster

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

R 06/17/1988 Documentary, Music 1h 33m
68%
User
Score
7.2/10
76%
58/100

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..

Penelope Spheeris

Director

Part of the The Decline of Western Civilization Collection

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Top Billed Cast

Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Self

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

Chris Holmes

Chris Holmes

Self

Lemmy Kilmister

Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley

Self

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

Self

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Self

Joe Perry

Joe Perry

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Self

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Media

The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Official Trailer # 1 (1988)

The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Official Trailer # 1 (1988)

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak

Written on December 2, 2018

***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.

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