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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.
It's more than music...it's a way of life.
Documentary, Music - 1988
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
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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..
Director:
,
Penelope Spheeris
Cast:
,
Ozzy Osbourne
,
Dave Mustaine
,
Lemmy
,
Chris Holmes

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
93 min
Release date:
17 Jun 1988
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
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Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Rather like watching a car wreck on the opposite side of a motorway.
– ,
Time Out,
23 Oct 2009
fresh:
For all the amusingly fatuous remarks heard here -- and Miss Spheeris has a great ear for these -- the overriding dimness of most of the fans and musicians is frightening.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
23 Oct 2009
rotten:
There's so little respect for the music that we never see or hear a number from beginning to end, and we rarely hear any of the musicians speak more than a few seconds at a time.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
23 Oct 2009
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