hair metal

They flopped commercially, but it wasn't for a lack of quality.

For various reasons, this handful of hair metal bands only released one album.

Think hair metal started in the ’80s? The truth is, its roots run a decade deeper, courtesy of these 1970s rock albums.

The riffs may fade and the hair may flatten, but these videos have remained burned into pop culture for good.

Hair metal wasn’t always all lipstick and leather. Sometimes, it had something to say.

Think you know every classic from hair metal's finest? These underrated albums prove the biggest bands still have hidden gems waiting to be cranked to eleven.

The biggest, baddest tunes from the Aqua Netted legends who dominated the Sunset Strip.

A list of hair metal bands who haven't reunited in 20 years or more, but should! Are your favorites on the list?

Think hair metal and grunge don't mix? These five albums will blow your mind — and maybe even mess up your perfectly teased hair.

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

Sometimes, less is more — but not always.

The 21st century is hardly the peak of popularity for hair metal, but plenty of newcomers have released some great albums these last 25 years.