The Best Hair of the 80's Hair Metal Bands

What a trip checking these hair band photos from back in the day. Remember TUFF (left)? No, the name doesn't match the look. Click Here to see more great hair from the decade of decadence.

Motley Crue Press Conference 4-15-08

MÖTLEY CRÜE has set a June 17 release date for its new album, "Saints of Los Angeles". The CD will be issued through Mötley Records, the band revealed today (April 15) at a press conference in Los Angeles. In support of the album, MÖTLEY CRÜE will embark on a 40-plus-city North American amphitheater tour, beginning July 1 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Fla., and wrapping Aug. 31 at the Post-Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh. Click here for more details. Here are some photos. enjoy -Ralph.

Iron Maiden 2/19/08 Los Angeles, CA

Iron Maiden performed at The Forum in Inglewood, California on February 19th to promote their new DVD 'Live After Death.' With 19,000 rabid fans ready to rock, Maiden opened the show with 'Aces High' and '2 Minutes To Midnight.' The band was in perfect form... their setlist also included 'The Number of the Beast,' 'Heaven Can Wait,' 'Powerslave' and 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner.' Front man Bruce Dickinson announced to the sold out crowd that Maiden will be coming back to the states in May and do a small tour of the Southwest that includes San Antonio and Houston, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona before returning to L.A. for two more shows at the end of May. Here are some photos. enjoy -Ralph.

They Came from the Eighties

In some cases the crowds and revenues have rivaled those of the 1980s. Ratt and Poison just wrapped up a long, large-venue summer tour where they played regularly before 8,000 to 10,000 fans. "When I'm 60 and some cool grandpa dude, I'll be rocking." -RATT's Stephen Pearcy Read More

Van Halen 9/27/07 Charlotte, NC

Anyone who has the chance to see the reunited Van Halen, ought not miss the opportunity. From the first night of the tour in Charlotte, NC, VH has continued to stun crowds nationwide with their electrifying and high energy shows. I can say having seen several dozen shows from rocks greatest, including Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Van Halen (with Sammy), The Rolling Stones, Kiss, Def Leppard, Rush (over 30 times), and too many others to mention, that this show was one of the best I've ever seen. Not to spoil it with a setlist, the guys did not leave you wanting to hear anything more. This show was the most straight forward in your face rock show I've ever seen. Diamond Dave, although a little less acrobatic, didn't miss a step, and sounded great. Eddie is as sharp as ever and always amazing. There were few special effects and video sequences to detract from the music. I would highly recommend that you not only attend the show, but you beg, borrow, or steal to make sure you get good seats. The closer you are, the harder they will kick your ass, and make you thank them for it in the morning.
Jay Taylor
Beaufort, SC

Heaven and Hell 4/25/07 Los Angeles, CA

VH1 Metal Mania Stripped 3/8/07 Anaheim, CA

The Hollywood Key Club was the place to be March 8th as VH1 presented Metal Mania Stripped with live performances from Jani Lane, Dokken, Great White, Slaughter, Tesla and Queeensryche. METAL SHOP was granted an exclusive backstage warm up show by Queensryche. Here's a few pictures from the show, enjoy -Ralph.