Neon and AquaNet. Torn denim jeans and bandannas. Drum machines and leopard print. Hair metal. F*** yeah.
Hair metal dominated the 80s. If you turned on MTV at any point during the midpleasure songs.
So strap on your bandanna, slink into your spandex and plug in your bright pink guitar. It's time for hair metaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllll!!!!!!
Here I Go Again On My Own
Hair metal is a strange fusion of speed metal, arena rock and postdrama prone Van Halen, W.A.S.P., Warrant, Winger and the infamous Twisted Sister.
Hair metal is pretty much synonymous with 80s rock and roll. You can find a few basic numbers in any Best Of compilation, but if you want to go deep into the dark underbelly of the night, here are a few recommendations to see you on your way. Also, check out The Decline of Western Civilization 2, a documentary on glam metal's excess by Penelope Spheeris that some people say killed the movement, and Airheads, a funny but oddly touching look at the LA rock scene starring Brendan Fraser, Steve Buschemi and Adam Sandler.
