Old Metal Bands that Wouldn’t Have a Lot of Popularity Today. The evolution of the music industry and changing listener ...

Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic panic” and a lot of parents were concerned about metal music.

We're giving a nod to those golden-throated frontmen in our list of the Top 15 Hair Metal Singers. As always, our ranking ...

Back in July 2024, Loudwire looked at the best “epic” song by 10 classic prog rock bands. Now, it’s time to show the same ...

Critics coined the term "hair metal" as a shorthand dismissal of the countless copycat hard rock bands that cluttered the Sunset Strip and ruled the airwaves throughout much of the '80s.

John 5 is a versatile, dynamic guitarist, and an excellent songwriter. Did you know that he recently wrote an entire record for a fledgling ’80s metal band, only to have that album hastily rejected by ...

Alice in Chains Though their earliest origins lay in ‘80s-style glam metal, Seattle’s Alice in Chains became one of the signature bands — along with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Nirvana ...

I've been covering music in-depth since 2009 and I know more about obscure '80s metal bands than any human being should. I love writing, and, when it comes to reviewing bands/artists, I echo what ...