The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988, English. Directed by Penelope Spheeris.
It's more than music...it's a way of life.
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..
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is streaming on Stingray in India.
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- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $500K
- Box office
- $374K
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The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years: quick answers
What should I watch before The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?
Watch The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) first.
What comes after The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?
Next in the series: The Decline of Western Civilization Part III (1998).
Is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years on?
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years is streaming on Stingray in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?
If you liked The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, try Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90), Another State of Mind, The Godfathers of Hardcore.
Who directed The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years?
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) was directed by Penelope Spheeris and stars Dave Mustaine, Ozzy Osbourne, Chris Holmes.