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Equally cherished by punk fans and metal heads, "The Decline of Western Civilization Pts. I & II" put the hardcore and glam scenes of L.A. in the spotlight in ’80 and ’88. In ’98, the bleak realities of the gutter punks shook viewers of "Part III," which never did come to home video. Now, all three fascinating films arrive on DVD and Blu-Ray for the first time along with bonus interviews with director Penelope Spheeris (who, incidentally, also directed "Wayne’s World"), previously unseen footage (performances and interviews), the original trailers and more. These sets also include a 40-page book and a new Dave Grohl commentary track, and the films have been enhanced with 2K high-definition restoration. Bands include Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Germs, X, Fear, Poison, Faster Pussycat, Naked Aggresion and Final Conflict, with unforgettable contributions by KISS, Aerosmith, Megadeth, Motörhead, Alice Cooper, Ozzy and more! Shout! Factory.