Though pop culture often depicts the '70s as the most rambunctious decade, the '80s were right on par. High schoolers, in particular, knew how to throw a party.

From Genesis' innovative "Land of Confusion" to Alice Cooper's seedy "Poison," these five videos offer a snapshot of rock 'n' ...

"Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, "One" by Metallica, and "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake are among the best rock music videos of the 1980s.

These 80s rock bands were pretty hyped up back in the day. Sadly, they didn’t last (or get quite as big) as some fans thought they would. Let’s take a look at a few fallen soldiers from the 80s, shall ...

Director Nigel Dick reveals the "very dark" original concept for Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" video, and why it was ...

On March 14, 1983, rock music changed forever when 21-year-old musician Jon Bon Jovi decided to form a band in Sayreville, New Jersey. The group was comprised of a mixture of old friends and new ...

What were the best hard rock albums of the 1980s? In this feature, we're going to take you through the decade year by year and you'll be able to see how the trajectory of the rock landscape changed ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...

These five '80s rock and metal guitarists who started great new bands serve as an unfortunate reminder that previous success and loads of talent don't guarantee future prosperity. That doesn't mean we ...

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

Today, Ford turns 68. As the Runaways’ lead guitarist, Ford helped give the groundbreaking all-female band its hard-rock edge ...

There's strength in numbers — if you need proof, just look at our picks for the top five '80s hard rock guitar duos. But not every hard rock band from the '80s wanted or needed a singular guitar hero.