The 20 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1986The 20 Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1986Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Close Call: How Stephen Pearcy Stared Down DeathClose Call: How Stephen Pearcy Stared Down Death"It's kind of f---ed up when somebody goes, 'Hey, you might want to get your things in order,' the Ratt founder says now.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Stephen Pearcy Says Ratt's Demise Was Like 'Mutiny on the Bounty'Stephen Pearcy Says Ratt's Demise Was Like 'Mutiny on the Bounty'Frontman admits he would do things different if he could go back in time. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Top 5 '80s Hard Rock Guitar DuosTop 5 '80s Hard Rock Guitar DuosIt was the decade of the guitar hero — but sometimes one wasn't enough.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Most Underrated Song by 11 Legendary Hair Metal BandsThe Most Underrated Song by 11 Legendary Hair Metal BandsThe genre was more than hits and filler.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Ratt's Golden Era Ended With 'Detonator'How Ratt's Golden Era Ended With 'Detonator'Ratt peeled off a string of platinum-selling records in the '80s. The next decade was a different story, starting with 1990's 'Detonator.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The 11 Best Hair Metal Debut Albums, RankedThe 11 Best Hair Metal Debut Albums, RankedMany of the scene's biggest bands caught lightning in a bottle on their first try.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Watch: Sebastian Bach Joins Ratt's Pearcy and DeMartini in VegasWatch: Sebastian Bach Joins Ratt's Pearcy and DeMartini in VegasThe evening also featured a backstage reunion among four Ratt alumni. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Best Song by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsThe Best Song by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsThe biggest, baddest tunes from the Aqua Netted legends who dominated the Sunset Strip.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Watch: Pearcy and DeMartini Add Three Ratt Classics to M3 SetWatch: Pearcy and DeMartini Add Three Ratt Classics to M3 SetThe new additions included two songs from Ratt's underrated 1986 album 'Dancing Undercover.'Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening