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
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Holmes, Lemmy Kilmister, Paul Stanley

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

Directed by Penelope Spheeris

Produced by I.R.S. World Media

198893 min6.8 / 10

A raw, energetic anthropological portrait of the Los Angeles heavy metal scene that balances social critique with the visceral spectacle and excess of the culture itself.

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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Genres

Documentary Music

Keywords

Punk Rock Heavy Metal Anarchist Social Commentary Anthropology Anti-social Thrash Metal Woman Director

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Does The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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