80’s Metal Memories
Some great hair band photos from back in the day were posted at accesshollywood.com.

Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi poses for a pic with fellow hair metal god Joe Elliot of Def Leppard, Jan. 12, 1989

Hair metal kings Motley Crue — Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars pose for a shot, Jan. 1984

Brett Michaels attends a taping of the television Show’ ABC in Concert’ at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles, April 30, 1991
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, legendary ex-BLACK SABBATH and DIO drummer Vinny Appice was asked if he was invited to take part in the [...]
In a new interview with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis was asked what piece of advice he would give to musicians who are starting [...]
A who's who of rock and metal share their memories, name their favorite riffs and records and pay respect to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Continue reading… [...]
Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a 10-date solo tour of Latin America in September [...]
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST performed at the Ferrara Summer Festival last night (Wednesday, July 2) at Piazza Ariostea in Ferrara, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can [...]
In a brand new interview with Eonmusic conducted at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson, France, SAVATAGE bassist Johnny Lee Middleton stated about the decision to reactivate the band for tours of [...]
Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band will, for the first time, perform at the stadium [...]
The guitarist breaks down what bands will be doing throughout the day and reveals which Ozzy solo band members he expects to be on hand. Continue reading… [...]
Ahead of the July 25 release of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's reworked version of his classic 1994 album "Balls To Picasso", now titled "More Balls To Picasso", the lyric [...]
Over the years, Ozzy's had a ton of talented players in his band — here's a look at what they've all done since leaving the lineup. Continue reading… [...]
Over the years, the singer had a ton of talented players in his band — here's a look at what they've all done since leaving the lineup. Continue reading… [...]
Over the past 130 years, the groundbreaking instruments from Gibson have been the catalyst for some of the loudest and most powerful moments in rock. The iconic instrument brand is [...]
The pair fought hard for the songs that they believed in. Continue reading… [...]
Black Sabbath have reunited with Ozzy many times, but the Back to the Beginning reunion is the most important of all. Here's why. Continue reading… [...]
What black metal bands have covered Ozzy's solo work and Black Sabbath songs the best? Find out! Continue reading… [...]
Rudy Sarzo recalls the Prince Of Darkness being taken to hospital after biting the head off a bat onstage in 1982 [...]
Judas . The post Judas Priest launch video for their cover of Black Sabbath’s classic track “War Pigs” first appeared on Sleaze Roxx. [...]
Just remember, we're only joking around! Continue reading… [...]
In a new interview with Lana Teramae of Metal Express Radio, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore once again spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop [...]
In this week's episode of Gear Factor, Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt plays his favorite Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne riffs. Continue reading… [...]
The Summer Slaughter tour is already down a band as Malevolence have bowed out. See their statement on the matter. Continue reading… [...]
They're taking part in this weekend's star-studded 'Back to the Beginning' concert. Continue reading… [...]
They're taking part in this weekend's star-studded 'Back to the Beginning' concert. Continue reading… [...]
Brace yourselves — the godfathers of heavy metal have gone plastic. In honor of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever gig this weekend in Birmingham, United Kingdom, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham has revealed [...]
Adrian Belew and Tony Levin team up with Steve Vai and Danny Carey for reworked prog classics. Continue reading… [...]