The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Name: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Director: Penelope Spheeris
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-06-17
Rating: 6.8

Film1988

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Director: Penelope Spheeris
Language: English
Released: 1988-06-17
Runtime: —

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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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