The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years 36 years old

It's more than music...it's a way of life.

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

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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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Cast

Name Character
Alice Cooper He was 40, now 76 years old as Himself
Gene Simmons He was 38, now 75 years old as Himself
Ozzy Osbourne He was 39, now 76 years old as Himself
Lemmy He was 42, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Teri Weigel She was 26, now 62 years old
Paul Stanley He was 36, now 72 years old as Himself
Debra K. Beatty
C.C. DeVille He was 26, now 62 years old as Himself
Lorin Jean Vail
Bret Michaels He was 25, now 61 years old as Himself
Dave Mustaine He was 26, now 63 years old as Himself
Riki Rachtman He was 23, now 59 years old as Himself
Joe Perry He was 37, now 74 years old as Himself
Jeff Duncan He was 22, now 58 years old as Himself
Aerosmith was 18, now 54 years old as Himself
Nadir D'Priest He was 27, now 63 years old as Himself

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Crew

Name Department
Penelope Spheeris as Director. She was 42 (now 79) years old Directing
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (36 years)

It's more than music...it's a way of life.

  • Release day: Friday, June 17, 1988
  • Runtime: 93 minutes