The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Jun 17 1988
•2h 33m
•Documentary, Music
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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Dave Mustaine
Self
Ozzy Osbourne
Self
Chris Holmes
Self
Lemmy Kilmister
Self
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