Heavy Metal Heaven Hosted by Elvira — Season 1
About this season
Elvira introduces six programmes celebrating the rock phenomenon of deathless appeal - heavy metal.
Episodes (6)
1. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
Aired 29 December 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.
2. Guns N Roses Live at The Ritz
Aired 30 December 1989
Elvira presents a fresh faced Guns N Roses at New York's Ritz Ballroom in 1988.
3. Arena: Heavy Metal
Aired 1 January 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.
4. Led Zeppelin and Metallica Live
Aired 2 January 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.
5. The Ultimate Ozzy & Thrashed to Death
Aired 2 January 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.
6. Rock of Ages the Def Leppard Story
Aired 3 January 1990
Elvira presents a deep look into Def Leppard's entire career with interviews, videos and live footage.