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Stryper
98,663 listeners
Formed in 1983 in La Mirada, California by brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox as Roxx Regime, they would change their m… read moreFormed in 1983 in La Mirada, California by brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox as Roxx Regime, they would change their message and name to Stryper to go on to be the first Christian rock band to be recognized by the ma… read moreFormed in 1983 in La Mirada, California by brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox as Roxx Regime, they would change their message and name to Stryper to go on to be the first Christian rock band to be recognized by the mainstream. According to the To Hell With The Devil Songfacts,… read more -
Triumph
225,448 listeners
Late-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason;… read moreLate-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason; they were both quite similar musically and lyrically, comprised of three members each, and hailed… read moreLate-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason; they were both quite similar musically and lyrically, comprised of three members each, and hailed from Canada (although it must be said that Rush were the or… read more -
Ratt
522,685 listeners
Ratt is an American glam metal group formed in Los Angeles, CA and initially featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warr… read moreRatt is an American glam metal group formed in Los Angeles, CA and initially featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (guitar), Juan Croucier (bass), and Bobby 'The Blotz' Blotzer (drums). They… read moreRatt is an American glam metal group formed in Los Angeles, CA and initially featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (guitar), Juan Croucier (bass), and Bobby 'The Blotz' Blotzer (drums). They evolved out of 70s band Mickey Ratt, transforming into thei… read more -
Lizzy Borden
45,326 listeners
Lizzy Borden is a heavy metal band which formed in 1983 in Hollywood, California, United States. The band currently consists of Lizzy Borde… read moreLizzy Borden is a heavy metal band which formed in 1983 in Hollywood, California, United States. The band currently consists of Lizzy Borden (vocals), AC Alexander (guitar), Dario Lorina (guitar), Marten Andersson (bass) and Joey Scott (… read moreLizzy Borden is a heavy metal band which formed in 1983 in Hollywood, California, United States. The band currently consists of Lizzy Borden (vocals), AC Alexander (guitar), Dario Lorina (guitar), Marten Andersson (bass) and Joey Scott (drums). Borden and Scott are the only remaining original mem… read more -
McAuley Schenker Group
32,186 listeners
McAuley Schenker Group was a melodic hard rock band featuring core members Robin McAuley (vocals) and Michael Schenker (guitar), a successo… read moreMcAuley Schenker Group was a melodic hard rock band featuring core members Robin McAuley (vocals) and Michael Schenker (guitar), a successor to Schenker's earlier Michael Schenker Group. The group released several albums before disb… read moreMcAuley Schenker Group was a melodic hard rock band featuring core members Robin McAuley (vocals) and Michael Schenker (guitar), a successor to Schenker's earlier Michael Schenker Group. The group released several albums before disbanding. Their first album Perfect Timing was released in 198… read more -
Tesla
381,681 listeners
Tesla is an American hard rock band originating from Sacramento, California. The band formed in 1984 as City Kidd and was renamed to Tesla during the recording of their first album on the advice of their manager. According to the Love Song Songfacts, their name (and the inspiration for some songs… read more -
Mr. Big
691,576 listeners
(For the 70s British rock band, see Mr Big.) Mr. Big combined two popular musical trends of the rock scene in the mid to late 80s: a particular brand of hard rock focused on melodies and listener-friendly choruses made for the arena, and impressive technical proficiency, then called shredding. Th… read more -
Deep Purple
2,595,372 listeners
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London, in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard… read moreDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in London, in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock but their musical approach has changed over the years.Originally formed as a psychedelic roc… read moreDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in London, in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock but their musical approach has changed over the years.Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound… read more -
Gillan
24,387 listeners
Gillan is a rock band closely associated with but not directly arising from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, formed in 1978 by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns in the UK. In 1978 Ian Gillan had become dissatisfied with the jazz fusion style of his band called Ian Gillan Band and dissolved it, retai… read more -
Fair Warning
20,446 listeners
There are at least 3 bands with the name Fair Warning: a German hardrock band, a Canadian hardcore band and an American pop-punk band. 1.) … read moreThere are at least 3 bands with the name Fair Warning: a German hardrock band, a Canadian hardcore band and an American pop-punk band. 1.) Fair Warning is a German hard rock band founded in 1991 by former V2 vocalist Tommy Heart and form… read moreThere are at least 3 bands with the name Fair Warning: a German hardrock band, a Canadian hardcore band and an American pop-punk band. 1.) Fair Warning is a German hard rock band founded in 1991 by former V2 vocalist Tommy Heart and former Zeno bassist Ule W. Ritgen. The band was rounded out by g… read more