The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years 1988

7.8/10

NETFLIX Rating : 4.1

IMDB Rating : 7.3

FD Smart Rating : 7.8

Synopsis : Featuring concert footage and interviews with stars and fans, the second of director Penelope Spheeris's documentaries about the Los Angeles music scene focuses on heavy metal, the raucous genre that has provoked controversy since the late 1960s.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Japan

Directors:

Penelope Spheeris

Actors:

Bret Michaels , Gene Simmons , Paul Stanley , Bobby Dall , Rikki Rockett , Joe Perry , Steven Tyler , Ozzy Osbourne , Alice Cooper

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

Japanese

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Release Date:

1988

Run Time:

1h33m

Maturity Rating:

Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.

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