The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years is a rockumentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris about the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene of 1988
Featuring footage and interviews of legendary metal bands bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, W.A.S.P. and Motörhead.
Plot
The documentary follows the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, which particular emphasis on the Glam sub-genre. Spheeris explores the more famous musicians, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne and Kiss, and then explores unknown bands such as Odin. Serious issues such as drug usage, alcohol abuse, and censorship are tackled as well as vanity issues like celebrity and sales are discussed.
A few notable moments are when Chris Holmes of W.A.S.P. is interviewed in a swimming pool beside his mother drinking vodka when it is very clear that they is very drunk. Another is when the unsigned band Odin talks about being more famous than The Doors and expects to become millionaires. Paul Stanley (Kiss) was interviewed in a bed cover from head to toe with girls, while Steven Tyler (Areosmith) talks about spending millions of dollars on drugs. As Ozzy Osbourne cooks eggs in a kitchen, Spheeris interviews him about soberity, in which Ozzy replies "it fucking sucks." Lastly, Spheeris takes her cameras to Sunset Strip to film an average night of 1980s Los Angeles.
Musical Performances
- Lizzy Borden "Born to be Wild"
- Megadeth "My Darkest Hour"
Triva
- Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is featured on the VHS/Laserdisc and movie poster.
See also
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