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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Dave Mustaine in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
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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Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.

  • Director
    • Penelope Spheeris
  • Stars
    • Joe Perry
    • Steven Tyler
    • Gene Simmons
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • Stars
      • Joe Perry
      • Steven Tyler
      • Gene Simmons
    • 47User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos9

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:23
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Megadeth Talk And Perform
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Megadeth Talk And Perform
    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Megadeth Talk And Perform
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Megadeth Talk And Perform
    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Aspiring Rockstars
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Aspiring Rockstars
    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Aerosmith's Sobriety
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Aerosmith's Sobriety
    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Ozzy Talks Drugs And Alcohol
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Ozzy Talks Drugs And Alcohol
    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Penelope Spheeris Commentary
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    The Decline Of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years: Penelope Spheeris Commentary

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    Top Cast99+

    Joe Perry
    Joe Perry
    • Self - Aerosmith Guitar
    Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler
    • Self - Aerosmith Vocalist
    Gene Simmons
    Gene Simmons
    • Self - Kiss Bassist
    Alice Cooper
    Alice Cooper
    • Self
    Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley
    • Self - Kiss Vocalist
    Lemmy
    Lemmy
    • Self - Motorhead Vocalist
    Ozzy Osbourne
    Ozzy Osbourne
    • Self
    Bobby Dall
    • Self - Poison Bassist
    C.C. DeVille
    C.C. DeVille
    • Self - Poison Guitarist
    Bret Michaels
    Bret Michaels
    • Self - Poison Vocalist
    Rikki Rockett
    Rikki Rockett
    • Self - Poison Drummer
    Faster Pussycat
    Faster Pussycat
    • Themselves
    Lizzy Borden
    • Themselves
    London
    • Themselves
    Teri Weigel
    Teri Weigel
    • Self
    Odin
    • Themselves
    Seduce
    • Themselves
    Megadeth
    Megadeth
    • Themselves
    • Director
      • Penelope Spheeris
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The footage of London was filmed in director Penelope Spheeris' garage, as the members of London did not have homes at the time the movie was filmed. The hot tub Odin was filmed in belonged to Spheeris as well. Likewise, the footage of Aerosmith and of Ozzy Osbourne were filmed in a producer's house. Chris Holmes' pool scene was also shot at the producer's house.
    • Goofs
      Megadeth drummer Chuck Behler's last name is misspelled as "Beehler" in the end credits. This is not corrected on the DVD/Blu-ray release.
    • Quotes
      • Alice Cooper: Rock and roll should corrupt kids enough to think. There's nothing wrong with thinking.
    • Crazy credits
      A clip of Bill Gazzarri appears after the credits, with a dance contest winner nowhere to be found.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Greatest: 100 Most Metal Moments (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Under My Wheels
      Written by Michael Bruce (as Bruce), Dennis Dunaway (as Dunaway) and Robert Ezrin (as Ezrin)
      Performed by Alice Cooper / Axl Rose, Slash and Izzy Stradlin
      Carlin Music Corp.
      Produced by Jim Faraci
      Mixed by Eric Thorngren
      Alice Cooper appears courtesy of MCA Records
      W. Axl Rose, Slash and Izzy appear courtesy of Geffen Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 24, 1989 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Занепад західної цивілізації 2: Роки металу
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(main location)
    • Production company
      • I.R.S. World Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $373,743
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,008
      • Jun 5, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $373,759
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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