The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years 1988
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 17, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- I.R.S. World Media
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $373,759
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Updated
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Omit details not in material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.
Year: 1988.
Genre: Documentary and Music.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Release Date: 06/17/1988 (US).
Rating: R.
Subject Matter: Exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with emphasis on glam metal. It showcases what life was like for music artists during the Los Angeles heavy metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
Content: Concert footage and interviews.
Featured Artists: Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Megadeth, Motörhead, Ozzy Osbourne, and W.A.S.P.
Context: Captures the scene on LA's Sunset Strip in the late 198
Should you watch it?
“An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles with an emphasis on glam metal.”
- Features concert footage of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands
- Includes interviews with artists like Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, and Kiss
- Provides a showcase of life for music artists in the mid and late 1980s
- The film skews closer to a Spinal Tap experience
Watch it if you want to see what life was like for music artists during the Los Angeles heavy metal scene.
This 1988 documentary explores the heavy metal scene through interviews and concert footage.
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Is the film worth watching?
The film has a 7.4/10 rating on Listal and a 76/100 score on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is the movie?
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is Part II of The Decline of Western Civilization.
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