Whitesnake

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

The genre's best bands had a penchant for reinvention — making this list especially difficult.

The subgenre packed a harder punch than its detractors were willing to admit.

Some bands did not fit the hair metal mold, but played along convincingly enough for at least one album.

Official statement confirms that he'd been battling cancer.

All praise, as these songs not only made a big impact upon their release but have stood the test of time to remain pop culture staples for years to come.

Break out your Walkman as we revisit the 25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s.

The Kelce ad libs to the iconic rock song helped put him over the top for the karaoke win.

Back to an era of big hair and even bigger video hits. How well do you remember the '80s hair metal videos playing on MTV?

Who has the most played hair metal song and which hair metal acts live stats may surprise you? Find out.

From guitar virtuosos to American actors spoofing a British metal band. Here is a look at the best hard rock albums of 1984.

'Where's the beef?' Right here, as 1984 was stacked with great music.