The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once.

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most successful rock and metal bands of all time is planning a major return to the stage in 2026. Fresh off bringing ...

Here are 10 producers who defined the sound of metal in the 1980s. The rise of hard rock and heavy metal in the '80s coincided with major changes in how heavy music was not only recorded and mixed, ...