Storyline

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

First Aired

1989-12-29
Last Aired

1990-01-03
Creator
Genre
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

heavy metal elvira

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Season 1

1. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

Starring Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne. A frank and fascinating look at the heavy metal s...More

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.Less

1989-12-29

2. Guns N Roses Live at The Ritz

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

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

1989-12-30

3. Arena: Heavy Metal

A voyage through heavy metal music, with an unbeatable line-up including Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Le...More

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.Less

1990-01-01

4. Led Zeppelin and Metallica Live

Elvira introduces a mind-shattering double bill of classic and new heavy metal music. From 1969, a 'l...More

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.Less

1990-01-02

5. The Ultimate Ozzy & Thrashed to Death

An ear-blasting double bill of heavy metal music introduced by Elvira. Ozzy Osbourne. Plus Thrashed to...More

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.Less