The 1980s delivered a unique, vibrant, and often extravagant musical landscape that defined an entire generation. For those who grew up in the era, the decade’s hits usually evoke powerful feelings of ...

Do you ever feel like you were born too late? Join us as we count down our picks for the most underrated and unforgettable ...

Stacker scoured Billboard charts from the '80s and chose 25 of the top bands whose music became the soundtrack of the decade.

The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once. Arena anthems got shinier. Guitar solos got faster. Alternative scenes got ...

We think of prog rock as a genre that dominated in the 70s and disappeared into the ether afterward. Not entirely true. Some progressive rock acts not only sustained in the 70s but also found ways to ...

‘80s Rock Icons Leave Fans Speechless With Flawless Sound originally appeared on Parade. Some bands age like fine wine, and The Psychedelic Furs just proved that nearly five decades of rock experience ...

These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...

Here are the 11 best progressive rock albums from the 1980s (ranked)! In general, the 1980s were not kind to progressive rock, as the genre largely lessened in commercial viability and ...

’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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Dad-rock is this fascinating label in pop culture that’s often ...

The '80s in London had a little something for everyone. On the one hand, you had the continuation of punk rock in bands like the Clash, the Psychedelic Furs, the Jam, the Pretenders, Siouxsie and the ...