The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Name: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-06-17
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Holmes, Lemmy Kilmister, Paul Stanley

1988·Movie·R·93 min·★ 6.8(82)

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“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..

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

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is a 1988 English-language documentary and music film directed by Penelope Spheeris. The cast is led by Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Holmes. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Fandor.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years was produced by I.R.S. World Media and made in United States of America. It was released on June 17, 1988, and carries a R certification.

Director: Penelope Spheeris
Release date: June 17, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: I.R.S. World Media

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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years cast & crew

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years was directed by Penelope Spheeris.

The cast features Dave Mustaine as Self, Ozzy Osbourne as Self, Chris Holmes as Self, Lemmy Kilmister as Self, Paul Stanley as Self, and Gene Simmons as Self.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years worth watching?

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 82 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary and music, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is worth a place on your watchlist.

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