The Hair Metal Guru

Krokus had some fairly decent success in the early and mid-80s, but it seems they've been forgotten when people talk about the history of 80s hard rock. Not any more! In this one, Ryan and I rank our favorite 12 songs from these forgotten hard rock heroes!

Somebody sent me a link to Ultimate Classic Rock's article on their Top 15 Hair Metal singers of all time, and they suggested I do a reaction to it. And when I saw the list, I said, "Hell, yes, I will." Here you go... and buckle up.

Is this the funnest episode I've been a part of? I don't know, but for some reason talking about the doom & gloom 90s brought the jokes out... you don't wanna miss this one, as we talk about 50 songs from the 90s that we loved... and Hair Metal songs were NOT ALLOWED.

I've been thinking about this topic for a while... when do bands "sell out"? What if they write a song specifically to get a hit? What about if they dress a certain way? Were the grunge bands any less of a sell out than the glam bands were? I discuss this and more with Ryan and Mariah. Check it out!

In this episode we talk about our favorite non-Hair Metal 80s songs, and somehow find a way to joke about beating off more than any video should.

We recently did a "10 Things I Think I Think..." video about Skid Row, so now seemed like a good time to rank their top songs, so here we go... join The Guru and Jay as we count 'em down from 10 to 1!!

This is one we've been talking about for a while--creating the ultimate Super Group... and we finally did it! So check it out.... if you dare!

John Sykes: 1959-2025. In his death, may we appreciate his life.

Here's part 5 in the "10 Things I Think I Think..." series, and this is one is about the mighty SKID ROW. Join The Guru, Ryan, and Mariah as we tackle all things Youth Gone Wild!

A couple of days before Christmas we got a roundtable to discuss one of the funnier topics we've had on the channel... songs we NEVER need to hear again. Check it out!

I'm always on the search for new music, and a couple months ago I stumbled across a banger... the album "Evil World Machine" by Crossbone Skully. Could they be the next AC/DC? Check out my review of their album!

It's time to discuss one of the biggest hair metal bands of the '80s... BON JOVI. That's right, The Guru is joined by Bryan and Jeremy as they count down their Top 10 Bon Jovi songs of all time! Join the fellas for an hour of hilariousness!

Here is part 4 in the "!0 Things I Think I Think..." series, and today I'm joined by Ryan as we tackle a band who has been BEGGING for their own video... DOKKEN! We get into the good, the bad, and the ugly about the band, the relationship between Don and George, the great albums... and the album we'd rather forget. Come along for the ride!

Well... it happened. One of my favorite Media Personalities and YouTube creators, Razorfist has joined The Guru for a conversation about Hair Metal. In this one, we discuss 10 Hair Metal Albums that should've destroyed the charts... but didn't. Come along for the ride!

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE HAIR METAL BALLAD Roundtable! 7 panel members rank their Top 10 Hair Metal Ballads that should have destroyed the charts... you don't wanna miss this!

In this new episode, two of the best albums of the Hair Metal genre go head to head: one a 5-time platinum juggernaut, and the other a relatively unknown album that people in the Hair Metal KNOW realize should've been massive. It's the debut Skid Row album versus Wildside's Under the Influence, in an epic battle to the finish!

Here we go... in this one The Guru and Bryan from the Hair Band Basement tackle songs they HATE from Bands they LOVE. They each choose 10, and it gets a little tense at times, so check it out!

Finally, we get to talk about Cinderella again. One of my favorite bands of the hair metal genre, join Bryan from the Hair Band Basement and I as we discuss the band and rank our favorite songs from #10 to #1! Come along for the ride!

Sebastian Bach tweeted to his followers in the aftermath of Donald Trump winning the presidency that America "sucks now" and "F___ America." I'm a 22 year Army Veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2003 and Kosovo in 2009. I don't think Sebastian understands how good we have it. In this video, I respond to his F___ America statement.

Here it is. All the gory details I've hinted at about my drinking problem but never truly opened up about. This is the story of my life as an alcoholic.

It's roundtable time, and here comes part 3 in the "10 Things I Think I Think..." series! And this time we have The Guru joined by Bryan, Jason and Ryan to talk about... WHITE LION! Check it out!

Join The Guru and Bryan from The Hairband Basement as they discuss their 20 Favorite Hair Metal Album Covers of All Time! Check it out!

They got labeled as hair metal and as a ballad band... and neither label was deserved. In this episode I discuss the band Saigon Kick, a band who deserved so much better in the grand scheme of '90s rock 'n' roll, yet somehow ended up being a so-called one hit wonder. Let's dive in deeper into the career of... Saigon Kick.

Welcome to a new series from The Hair Metal Guru called "10 Things I Think I Think," and episode #1 is about BON JOVI. In this one I give my thoughts on all things from Jon, Richie, and the band, from my thoughts on songs that should have been replaced on albums, to mistakes the band made over the course of their career, to my thoughts on some of my favorite songs. There's a little something for e...

Here it is. The definitive interview with STEVE BLAZE from LILLIAN AXE. Two and a Half Hours of the complete history of Lillian Axe, from his beginnings in music, to the early years of the band, up to the new record that will be out next year. This is the story of Lillian Axe.