‘Forty Love’ Is a Solid Set Point for D-A-D
Even if Forty Love isn’t a definitive summation of D-A-D’s career, it’s a nice introduction to this long-time Danish rock band you’ve heard but never heard of.
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Van Halen’s ‘1984’ Represents the Past, Present, and Future
The era of hard rock and metal Van Halen ushered peaked and fell when the 1980s ended, but comes back again as classic rock for today’s 13-year-olds.
Hair Metal Is Back in Style Like It’s Going Out Of Style
New albums by Extreme, Y&T and Filter show nothing falls out of fashion anymore. Hair metal is no longer a punchline but a cultural artifact to be appraised.
The Darkness Blow a Raspberry at Covid with ‘Motorheart’
No misplaced macho nonsense. No self-righteous pomposity. The Darkness hit the dress-up box hard, knock out some killer riffs, and are laugh out loud funny while they’re doing it.
Music Journalist Art Tavana Gets in the Ring with Guns n’ Roses
In his analysis of Guns n’ Roses legacy, Tavana considers the recklessness, decadence, and Kurt Cobain feud that overshadowed the brilliance of Appetite for Destruction.
Nöthin’ But a Good Time Parties Like It’s 1989
Nöthin’ But a Good Time takes readers on a loud tour of the monster decade of the ’80s, but not for the reasons you’d think.
10 Essential Glam Metal Albums
‘Nöthin’ But a Good Time’ authors list their essential glam metal albums to help new listeners find the era’s best music.
Ballad of Big Hair: Los Angeles’ Glam Metal Scene Rises from the Ash Heap
The authors of a new and expansive oral history talk with us about Los Angeles’ 1980s glam metal scene and their book, Nöthin’ But a Good Time.
Eddie Van Halen Inspired a Generation of Guitar Dreamers
Thank you for your life, Eddie Van Halen. Long live the music, the joy, and all the little dreamers you inspired.
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Muses on Live Performance and Music Faves
Speaking on a range of topics, including filmmaking, the future of live music, and his appreciation for artists such as UFO and Thin Lizzy, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider proves game for all topics.
Def Leppard: Def Leppard
A staggering rebirth from a band that many were all too happy to leave for dead.
The 10 Best Mötley Crüe Songs
Just as Mötley Crüe kickstarts its legally-binding farewell tour, Sound Affects runs down the best songs by the kings of '80s Sunset Strip metal.