The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · 1h 33m · Documentary, Music · United States of America · Rated R (US)
It's more than music...it's a way of life.
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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