What Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of '86?What Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of '86?It's been 40 years. How did things pan out for the band's that were just making an imprint on the music scene in 1986?Chad ChildersChad Childers
The 15 Most Underrated Remakes EverThe 15 Most Underrated Remakes EverThese remakes are the proof that remakes can be great.Matt SingerMatt Singer
1986's Best Hair Metal Albums (Ranked)1986's Best Hair Metal Albums (Ranked)From the Sunset Strip to the global stage, these bands helped define the year.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Best Hair Metal Era Ballad by 15 BandsBest Hair Metal Era Ballad by 15 BandsThere's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Albums Turning 40 in 2026Albums Turning 40 in 2026The hair metal era exploded in a big way while some classic rock and thrash favorites were still going strong in 1986.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Top 5 '80s Hard Rock Guitar DuosTop 5 '80s Hard Rock Guitar DuosIt was the decade of the guitar hero — but sometimes one wasn't enough.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
12 Forgotten 2015 Movies That Deserve to Be Rediscovered12 Forgotten 2015 Movies That Deserve to Be RediscoveredIt’s time for these movies from 10 years ago to get some love.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Best Album by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsBest Album by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsThe genre's best bands had a penchant for reinvention — making this list especially difficult.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Keifer Froze Making Cinderella VideoKeifer Froze Making Cinderella VideoHe says it was "worth getting frostbite."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Saddest Rock + Metal Songs of the 1980sSaddest Rock + Metal Songs of the 1980sEmbrace the heartache, pain and in some cases, true life stories.Chad ChildersChad Childers