The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988, Documentary, 1h 33m

11 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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In this follow-up to the 1981 punk rock documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization," filmmaker Penelope Spheeris dissects the world of heavy metal. Through live performance footage and interviews that feature popular hard rock musicians, Spheeris examines the metal genre and the opulent Los Angeles music scene of the late 1980s; highlights include Ozzy Osbourne discussing the tedium of sobriety over breakfast and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler claiming to have spent a small fortune on drugs.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Penelope Spheeris
  • Producer:
    Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $373.7K
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  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

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Steven Tyler
Joe Perry
Alice Cooper
Gene Simmons
Paul Stanley
Ozzy Osbourne
Bobby Dall
Bret Michaels
Rikki Rockett
Penelope Spheeris
Director
Jonathan Dayton
Producer
Valerie Faris
Producer
Julio Macat
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Audience Reviews for The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

  • Feb 15, 2013
    A very interesting documentary and capture of the life of metalheads in the late 80s. I was really looking to watch the first part, but I loved seeing all the great bands in this movie. It wasn't as funny as I heard it was, but it was interesting, as I said.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2009
    Pretty good rockumentary, that features alot of my favorite hair bands back in the day with an awesome soundtrack. Watch for a very very drunk Chris Holmes (w.a.s.p.) and a special breakfast interview with Ozzy. worth a look for any headbanger.
    Lee K Super Reviewer
  • Apr 23, 2007
    I grew up with metal, and I have a real soft spot for this documentary...it's hilarious! It's EXACTLY like This Is Spinal Tap...but it's REAL!! THESE PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY SERIOUS! Comedy genius!
    xGary X Super Reviewer
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