Ratt

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.

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?

"I don't care if you put us third, fourth, whatever — our motto was, 'Go out there and beat your ass, anyway.'"

They were starting in their various forms in 1984. Some had Rock Hall careers, others were hot for a moment.

The Ratt frontman explains why he doesn't have an issue with the 'hair metal' term often associated with hard rockers of the late '80s.

Let's all travel back in time and rock out once more with the albums that meant something to us.

Back to an era of big hair and even bigger video hits. How well do you remember the '80s hair metal videos playing on MTV?

He also expressed disappointment that Ratt won't reunite for the 40th anniversary of 'Out of the Cellar.'

Who has the most played hair metal song and which hair metal acts live stats may surprise you? Find out.

'Where's the beef?' Right here, as 1984 was stacked with great music.

Who were the big new bands in each year?

Keeping it rocking through the '80s.