This NY band had stronger songwriting chops than most of their so-called "hair-metal" brethren—but their late-'80s ascendance was, like so many other hard-rockin' bands, snuffed out by grunge in the... more

Those who only know "The Final Countdown" are in for a treat, as this set comprehensively covers Europe's early prime with the 1983–91 LPs "Europe," "Wings of Tomorrow," "The Final Countdown," "Out... more

They'd been L.A. metal favorites since the late '70s, but Quiet Riot finally hit on the lineup and sound to catch fire in '83, and the five-times-platinum LP "Metal Health" was their reward. Here's... more