There are almost too many subgenres within the world of rock and metal to count, but hair metal is among one of the most widely known. But what is hair metal, exactly? When people are discussing hair ...

Is "hair metal" really a derogatory label for many of the bands it became associated with? This topic has been long-debated by musicians, music industry professionals and the fans that lived it. But ...

“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 ...

"Hair metal" is not an actual genre. You know it, we know it and the myriad bands that got unfairly lumped into the category know it. That said, the pejorative phrase serves a purpose here. Critics ...

Hair metal — that dreaded colloquialism for the commercial, party-hearty hard rock that dominated the airwaves in the '80s — is known for its hotshot guitar players and over-the-top showmanship. But ...