+22 80S Hair Metal Bands References. Web add this playlist to your library! Redferns / getty images by chad bowar updated on 05/17/18 hair metal was influenced by glam rock from the late '70s and early '80s, inspiring the over the top looks hair bands adopted, including big hair and makeup.
Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks you'll love. Web 80s metal bands are often referred to as hair bands because of their distinctive appearance, which was characterized by flamboyant clothing, heavy makeup, and most notably, big hair. It was their power ballads and acoustic rock ballads that gained them the most exposure.
