The 1980s hair-band era was an explosion of glam, big hooks, shredding guitar solos, and sky-high hairstyles. While many groups faded as musical trends shifted, several iconic bands never stopped ...

In 1976, hair-bands like Bon Jovi and Poison were still growing out their long, silky tresses in preparation for the '80s. Meanwhile, another band was in the midst of creating an entire genre of rock.

“Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal” is a new documentary meant to capture what ’80s rock was all about. Photo by Diane Picchiottino/Unsplash Although widely considered a ...

Think hair metal and glam rock are dead? Think again. The genres are thriving, mainly in Europe, but also globally. Here is a non-comprehensive list of some modern bands that sound like 80s hair metal ...

Legendary '80s Hair Metal Band Shares Old Concert Footage and People Are Begging for a Time Machine originally appeared on Parade. Ask nearly any Gen Xer and they'll tell you that the mid to late ...

While few would classify Heart as a hair metal band, they were certainly adjacent to the movement with their sky-high ‘dos and reverb-laden power ballads. At the very least, the 1980s saw the band ...

Paramount’s new docuseries called “NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME: THE UNCENSORED STORY OF ‘80s HAIR METAL is based on a book by the same name written by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock It’s full of ...

The 1980s delivered a unique, vibrant, and often extravagant musical landscape that defined an entire generation. For those who grew up in the era, the decade’s hits usually evoke powerful feelings of ...

Before we can dive into bands who are wrongly labeled hair metal, we must ask ourselves: what exactly defines hair metal? Is it the teased hair? The extravagant stage garb and makeup? Songs about ...