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Some bands did not fit the hair metal mold, but played along convincingly enough for at least one album.

She explains why she was "shocked" the first time she saw Robert Plant and his band perform.

It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.

It's now a half century since these records first started blasting our earbuds. Let's celebrate these records from 1975!

Well that's rad. These 31 rock and metal albums have hit the four decade mark. How many of these 1985 records have you listened to?

Try picking only 25 rock + metal albums from each decade that you would want to ensure your kids listened to. It's a harder exercise than you might think.

There are lots of anniversaries to celebrate with Scorpions, Our Lady Peace and Silverstein all planning special commemorative tours.

Looking to catch Dream Theater, Heart or Refused? See what new tours got announced this past week.

Will you be catching The Black Keys or Smashing Pumpkins? How about Heart or Foreigner? See the latest tour and festival announcements inside.

Discover the 25 must-have rock and metal albums from the '80s that every kid should know!

See who's playing where when and how to get tickets.

Who would you pick?