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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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

19881h 33mDocumentary · Music

Released

June 17, 1988

6.8

TMDB Score

68% match · 88 votes

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About the Movie

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Synopsis

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..

DirectorPenelope Spheeris

Released: June 17, 1988
Runtime: 1h 33m
Status: Released
Original language: English
Budget: $500.0K
Box office: $373.8K
Studio: I.R.S. World Media

Top Billed 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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Riki Rachtman

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Desi Benjamin

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Aaron Samson

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Shawn Duncan

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