Series
Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira
Elvira introduces six programmes celebrating the rock phenomenon of deathless appeal - heavy metal.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years29 Dec 1989Starring 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.
- 2Guns N Roses Live at The Ritz30 Dec 1989Elvira presents a fresh faced Guns N Roses at New York's Ritz Ballroom in 1988.
- 3Arena: Heavy Metal1 Jan 1990A 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.
- 4Led Zeppelin and Metallica Live2 Jan 1990Elvira 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.
- 5The Ultimate Ozzy & Thrashed to Death2 Jan 1990An 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.
- 6Rock of Ages the Def Leppard Story3 Jan 1990Elvira presents a deep look into Def Leppard's entire career with interviews, videos and live footage.
Details
- First aired
- 29 Dec 1989
- Last aired
- 3 Jan 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
Cassandra PetersonElvira
