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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

It's more than music...it's a way of life.

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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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Movie

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Documentary, Music

Release:

1988-06-17

Year:

2024

Country:

United States of America

Language:

English

Companies:

I.R.S. World Media

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