The Decline of Western Civilization: Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
3.7 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 33min
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- Synopsis:
The film chronicles the heavy metal club scene in Los Angeles during the 1987-88 time period, with an emphasis placed on the glam metal subgenre. While many established artists such as Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Mustaine, and Paul Stanley are featured in interviews, members of several unsigned L.A. club bands are also given a share of the spotlight, including London and Odin, and Detroit's Seduce. The film also features interviews with members of Poison, Tuff, Vixen, Faster Pussycat, and W.A.S.P...Many of the struggling, unsigned acts appear convinced that worldwide stardom awaits them, and most appear to have no backup plan in place should this success fail to materialize. The film includes several interview segments with Darlyne Pettinicchio, an Orange County probation officer, discussing the dangers of metal culture on children. The film is well known for its many scenes featuring rock star excess. - Actors:
- Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley, Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne, Bobby Dall, C.C. Deville, Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, Faster Pussycat, Lizzy Borden, London, Teri Weigel, Odin, Seduce, Megadeth, Darlyne Pettinicchio, Tawn Mastrey
- Directors:
- Penelope Spheeris
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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