Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira (1989)

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1 Season

December 29, 1989

English

Synopsis

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

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Dec 29, 1989

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.

Guns N Roses Live at The Ritz

Dec 30, 1989

Elvira presents a fresh faced Guns N Roses at New York's Ritz Ballroom in 1988.

Arena: Heavy Metal

Jan 1, 1990

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.

Led Zeppelin and Metallica Live

Jan 2, 1990

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.

The Ultimate Ozzy & Thrashed to Death

Jan 2, 1990

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.