Filmed in 1986 and directed by Jeff Krulik, this documentary footage of fans getting ready for a Judas Priest concert is a snapshot in time of what was happening all around the United States during the heavy metal mainstream...
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Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller and smaller. However, don’t let that discourage you as a metal fan, because at this...
The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded with band members with huge, hair-sprayed hair, and outlandish, often colorful outfits, and both male...
The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most people refer to the 80s as the decade of Hair Metal or Glam Metal because...
The 1980s were an awesome time thanks to the glam/hair metal scene. The image almost became as important as the music during this period, and MTV helped keep that image front and center. With this list, we’re not ranking...
# 15 Rage Rage actually formed in Germany in 1984 under the name Avenger but changed their name to Rage in 1985 after another band was also using the name. The band has had a large album output over...
Check out this YouTube playlist of the best videos by Guns N’ Roses.
Skid Row took full advantage of the exposure that MTV and other video channels offered them in the 1980s and beyond. Check out our specially curated YouTube playlist of the best Skid Row music videos! Check out the latest...
Motley Crue took full advantage of the exposure that MTV and other video channels offered them in the 1980s and beyond. Check out our specially curated YouTube playlist of the best Motley Crue music videos! Check out the latest...
Often, I’m asked what it’s like backstage when I get to interview the artists. Many times the artists arrive at the venue with a very limited amount of time to get the equipment set up, do soundchecks and take...
