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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Documentary · 1988
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..
The sides of The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
- Glam metal bands in 1980s Los Angeles
- Young musicians sure that fame is coming
- Interviews with Ozzy, Kiss and Alice Cooper
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is good for you if…
- you like the glam metal of 1980s LA.
- you like hearing young bands talk about the fame they're sure is coming.
- you like laughing at excess you probably shouldn't laugh at.
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is bad for you if…
- you can't watch a musician drinking himself senseless in front of his mother.
- you find the big hair and 1980s footage dated.
About: fame · excess · ambition
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