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Name: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-06-17
Duration: 93 min

Release, runtime and language: 1988 · 93 mins · English; #8,400 9
Starring: Mary LaRoche, Penelope Spheeris, David White, Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler, Ozzy Osbourne
Budget: $500K

A documentary that delves into Los Angeles’s heavy‑metal culture, highlighting the glam‑metal era. It combines live concert footage with candid interviews, showcasing iconic acts such as Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne and W.A.S.P., illustrating how the music became a lifestyle.

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