CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 33m · R

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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

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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 byPenelope Spheeris

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
June 17, 1988
Budget
$500,000
Revenue
$373,759
Studios
I.R.S. World Media

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1 video
Official Trailer # 1

Official Trailer # 1

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Self

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

Chris Holmes

Self

Lemmy Kilmister

Lemmy Kilmister

Self

Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley

Self

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

Self

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Self

Joe Perry

Joe Perry

Self

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

Self

C.C. DeVille

C.C. DeVille

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris
Produced by
Jonathan Dayton
Jonathan Dayton
Valerie Faris
Valerie Faris

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