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 ...

Iconic Quiet Riot and Blizzard of Ozz guitarist Randy Rhoads' legendary 1974 Gibson Les Paul guitar sold for an eyewatering amount at an auction on August 9, 2025, more than 40 years after his death.

Who are the "Big 4" of '80s hard rock guitarists? It's a daunting task picking the cream of the crop from a decade that was defined by its staggering technical virtuosity. But we're going to take our ...

If nothing else, the '80s were the decade of shred. Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai: These are some of the names that come to mind when thinking of all sorts of virtuosic ...

The ’80s were a golden age for rock, packed with larger-than-life personalities, unforgettable anthems, and performances that ...

You're probably reading this list of the Top 20 Hair Metal Guitar Solos for one of two reasons. You might be an '80s hard rock aficionado and guitar fanatic eager to see which of the era's solos we ...

The 1980s really set itself apart from previous and subsequent decades with instantly recognizable guitar riffs. It was the era of shredding, without a doubt, and the following three guitar riffs from ...

Social Distortion is keeping 2026 in full swing after announcing another tour. Apart from their highly anticipated 2026 North ...

’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 ...