Here are the 11 best hair metal albums of the last 25 years.
Hair metal, glam metal, or whatever name you want to give it, has made a triumphant return over the past quarter-century. While the genre’s heyday was of course the 1980s, a new generation of bands have embraced the energetic, party-heavy sound that erupted from Los Angeles and the Sunset Strip and combined it with a fresh sense of style – creating some truly remarkable records.
These modern bands have not only drawn inspiration from the past but have also added their own unique twist, blending the flashy and familiar elements of hair metal that we’ve come to know and love over the last almost forty years with influences from contemporary rock, punk, and even pop.
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The result is a sound that feels both nostalgic and innovative, making it clear that the genre’s appeal transcends generations. With tight musicianship, electrifying performances, and an unapologetically bold attitude, these albums capture the spirit of hair metal while carving out their own identity in today’s scene.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, these releases prove that hair metal is far from a forgotten relic.
The 11 Best Hair Metal Albums of the Last 25 Years
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