bon jovi

Over the last seven days, we've got new tours featuring Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi and a wealth of new Rush reunion dates.

They hit hard and looked cool doing it.

They were defined by their tireless work ethic and defiant attitude.

Some of the biggest hits ever.

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

The genre's best bands had a penchant for reinvention — making this list especially difficult.

The subgenre packed a harder punch than its detractors were willing to admit.

For the hair metal bands that managed to survive, a change in style was necessary. These albums are the best representation of that!

They were starting in their various forms in 1984. Some had Rock Hall careers, others were hot for a moment.

Try picking only 25 rock + metal albums from each decade that you would want to ensure your kids listened to. It's a harder exercise than you might think.