The '70s paved the way for the '80s sound, as evident in these three 1979 rock songs. Revisit these throwback hits.

There's strength in numbers — if you need proof, just look at our picks for the top five '80s hard rock guitar duos. But not every hard rock band from the '80s wanted or needed a singular guitar hero.

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 ...

If there was ever a decade that defined the musical guilty pleasure, it was the ‘80s. The advent of new technologies unlocked sonic possibilities like never before. Blessed with a broad array of ...

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 ...

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 best crack at it — and attempt to rationalize some ...

When most people think of the British rock band Whitesnake, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the music video for their highest charting hit, "Here I Go Again" (which famously featured ...

Deftones dominate Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with 11 tracks from Private Music, including the entire top six, as the album debuts at No. 1 on multiple tallies. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 03 ...

Iconic '80s Metal Singer, 68, Divides Fans With Recent Performance originally appeared on Parade. As frontman for the multi-platinum glam metal band Ratt, Stephen Pearcy was one of the most ...

Fans of legendary Motörhead leader Lemmy Kilmister might be surprised to learn that some of the late singer's favorite musicians weren't particularly hard-rocking types. In fact, Kilmister was even a ...