glam metal
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Is Sleaze Metal and Hair Metal the Same Thing?
The 1980s were all about style and flair, very similar to sleaze metal, right? Hair Metal and its grittier, underground counterpart, Sleaze Metal. These two subgenres defined an era of rock ‘n’ roll excess, but they approached the party from opposite ends of the Sunset Strip. Whether you’re a fan of the polished, radio-ready anthems…
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10 Best Modern Glam Metal Bands
In the 1980s, glam metal took the rock world by storm with its explosive blend of blistering guitar solos, unapologetically catchy hooks, and an outrageously extravagant sense of style. Defined by teased hair, spandex pants, and sparkly stage outfits, glam (or “hair”) metal acts like Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Ratt were the musical embodiment of…
