The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Jun 17, 1988 | IMDB 6.8
93 min Watch NowDocumentary, Music
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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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1990
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IMDB 5.8 | Jun , 1980
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IMDB 5.8 | Apr , 2008
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IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2006
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IMDB 5.5 | Jan , 1987
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IMDB 5.6 | Jan , 2005
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IMDB 6 | Mar , 2017
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IMDB 8.4 | Apr , 1992
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IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2009
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IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 1996
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