Quick overview
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, and Chris Holmes—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.2/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II- The Metal Years-
Released: June 17, 1988
Runtime: 93 min
: 4.165/10 from 82 votes
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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