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

Film · 1988 · 93 min · R · Documentary · Music

It's more than music...it's a way of life.

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..

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

Starring Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Holmes, Lemmy Kilmister, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry

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In cinemas17 June 1988
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