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Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira

Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira

1989•10.0/10

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10.0/10(1)

Elvira introduces six programmes celebrating the rock phenomenon of deathless appeal - heavy metal.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 29, 1989

Last Aired

January 3, 1990

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Air date: 1989-12-29
Starring Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne. A frank and fascinating look at the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with first-hand accounts of fast living from its stars. Featuring live performances from the likes of Faster Pussycat, Odin and Megadeath.
E2
Guns N Roses Live at The Ritz
Air date: 1989-12-30
Elvira presents a fresh faced Guns N Roses at New York's Ritz Ballroom in 1988.
E3
Arena: Heavy Metal
Air date: 1990-01-01
A voyage through heavy metal music, with an unbeatable line-up including Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Guns 'n' Roses, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, David Lee Roth and Napalm Death. Plus a look at heavy metal's event of the year: Castle Donington.
E4
Led Zeppelin and Metallica Live
Air date: 1990-01-02
Elvira introduces a mind-shattering double bill of classic and new heavy metal music. From 1969, a 'lost' recording of the definitive heavy rock band Led Zeppelin performing in Denmark at the start of their legendary career. Plus Metallica. Plus the giants of a new generation of heavy metal bands filmed live in concert at London's Hammersmith Odeon.
E5
The Ultimate Ozzy & Thrashed to Death
Air date: 1990-01-02
An ear-blasting double bill of heavy metal music introduced by Elvira. Ozzy Osbourne. Plus Thrashed to Death: Slayer and Napalm Death Fusing punk with heavy metal.
E6
Rock of Ages the Def Leppard Story
Air date: 1990-01-03
Elvira presents a deep look into Def Leppard's entire career with interviews, videos and live footage.

Cast

Cassandra Peterson

Cassandra Peterson

Elvira

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