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DVD

The decline of western civilization. Part II, The metal years

Call Number

  • DVD 781.66 D29592 (CEN)

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Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, Aerosmith, Kiss, Motorhead, Megadeth, Faster Pussycat, Lizzy Borden, London, Odin, Seduce.

Publication Information

Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

The second in Penelope Spheeris' trilogy, The Metal Years takes a fast-paced look at the outrageous Heavy Metal scene of the late '80s. Set in Los Angeles, the film explores fascinating portraits of struggling musicians, fans and star-struck groupies.

Notes

Director of photography, Jeff Zimmerman ; editor, Earl Ghaffari.

This edition issued as part of the 2015 set The decline of western civilization collection.

Originally produced as a documentary in 1988.

Special features: New 2K scan of the original film ; Tawn Mastrey interviews Penelope Spheeris ; never-before-seen footage and interviews ; audio commentary by Nadir D'Priest and Penelope Spheeris.

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