Hard rock thrived in the 1980s, especially in the United States. In fact, that decade birthed a number of new genres and trends in rock music, and bolstered the careers of major bands that are still ...

Combat Rock by The Clash and Appetite for Destruction by Guns n' Roses are among the absolute best, most perfect classic rock albums of the 1980s.

The 1980s saw the release of several influential albums — “Nebraska” by Bruce Springsteen, “Purple Rain” by Prince, “Thriller ...

There are songs based on real-world events, then there’s “Winds of Change.” Written by vocalist Klaus Meine, the song is his reflection on the end of the Cold War and the end of the Soviet Union.

What 1980s era rock and metal albums do you feel it’s essential to pass on to your kids? As a teen in the ‘80s, there was a lot of great music to digest. But as I’ve gotten older, it’s always ...

To hear from past organizers, the World Series of Rock concerts at Cleveland Stadium that ran across multiple summer dates most years (more on that below) from 1974-1980 were nothing short of rousing ...

The presence of MTV helped numerous hard rock and various genre of metal acts enjoy mainstream success through their music videos. Whether conceptual, performance-based or even surrealistic, there ...