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

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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1988
1h 33m
6.8(78 votes)
Documentary
Music

Overview

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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30 members
Acting

Dave Mustaine

Self

Dave Mustaine
Acting

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

Ozzy Osbourne
Acting

Chris Holmes

Self

Chris Holmes
Acting

Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Lemmy Kilmister
Acting

Paul Stanley

Self

Paul Stanley
Acting

Gene Simmons

Self

Gene Simmons
Acting

Steven Tyler

Self

Steven Tyler
Acting

Joe Perry

Self

Joe Perry
Acting

Alice Cooper

Self

Alice Cooper
Acting

C.C. DeVille

Self

C.C. DeVille
Acting

Bill Gazzarri

Self

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Bret Michaels

Self

Bret Michaels
Acting

Riki Rachtman

Self

Riki Rachtman
Acting

Desi Benjamin

Self

No Image
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Aaron Samson

Self

No Image
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Shawn Duncan

Self

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Jeff Duncan

Self

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Randy O. Roberg

Self

No Image
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Joey Scott Harges

Self

No Image
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Gene Allen

Self

No Image
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Joe Holmes

Self

No Image
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Brian West

Self

No Image
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Nadir D'Priest

Self

No Image
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Lisa Michelle Axelrod

Self

Lisa Michelle Axelrod
Acting

Debra Beatty

Self

Debra Beatty
Acting

Lorin Jean Vail

Self

No Image
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Teri Weigel

Self

Teri Weigel
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David White

Self

David White
Acting

Mary LaRoche

Self

Mary LaRoche
Directing

Penelope Spheeris

Self

Penelope Spheeris

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