Hair metal, a subgenre of heavy metal, is renowned for its flamboyant fashion, catchy hooks, and high-energy performances. The genre emerged in the late ’70s and early ’80s with bands like Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, and Def Leppard being pioneers, setting the stage for its explosive popularity.
In the mid-’80s, it achieved massive commercial success, leading to rock groups like Bon Jovi, Poison, and Ratt enjoying multi-platinum albums and sold-out arena tours. However, despite its decline, hair metal left a lasting impact on rock music and pop culture. A new documentary focusing on the emergence, success, and decline of hair metal is set to hit the screen later this year.
New documentary gives details about ’80s hair metal era and its key players
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The three-part series Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ‘80s Hair Metal is an adaptation of the book titled Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock.
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Directed by Jeff Tremaine, the series explores the often controversial world of ‘80s hair metal, highlighting the music, the personalities, and the cultural impact of the genre. This will be performed through candid interviews with some of the era’s key figures and fans, including Poison frontman Bret Michaels, Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Skid Row guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo, TV and radio personality Riki Rachtman, Slipknot lead vocalist Corey Taylor, and Jackass star Steve-O.
In a recent press release introducing his latest documentary project, Tremaine revealed it as a sophisticated tribute and a “celebration of the most outrageous decade in rock ‘n’ roll.” He emphasized that the series aims to capture the essence and spirit of this wild and transformative era in music history, highlighting its cultural impact and the unforgettable moments that defined it.
The docuseries will also include some rare footage, giving viewers an inside look at the rise of iconic bands, the wild lifestyle of rock stars, and the inspiration behind the musical phenomenon.