Decades after its breakup, hard rock supergroup Badlands is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Our list of nine great '80s hard rock bands that weren't hair metal is a reminder that the decade had plenty of movers and shakers outside of the glammed-up Sunset Strip scene. Some bands initially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Conway Riverfest in downtown Conway, SC, will take place on June 27, 2026. The live entertainment will include two 1980s rock icon ...

The song was primarily written by the band's guitarist.

Who are the "Big 4" of '80s hard rock guitarists? It's a daunting task picking the cream of the crop from a decade that was defined by its staggering technical virtuosity. But we're going to take our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chris Hager, a member of Mickey Ratt—the precursor to hit ‘80s hard rock band Ratt—and later a member of Rough Cutt, has died. He ...

You're probably reading this list of the Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos for one of two reasons. You might be an '80s hard rock aficionado and guitar fanatic eager to see which of the era's solos we ...

The 1980s gave rock music room to get bigger, louder, and stranger. Hair metal took over MTV, heavy metal kept expanding, and newer sounds like new wave and alternative rock pushed the genre in fresh ...

These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...

Chris Hager, a member of Mickey Ratt—the precursor to hit '80s hard rock band Ratt—and later a member of Rough Cutt, has died. He was 67. A cause of death has not been released. His death was ...