Hair Metal Bands

From Alias to Zebra, all of the Hair Bands you could ever want to listen to.

What are Hair Bands?

Hair Bands, or Hair Metal Bands, was the term given to the guitar-driven rock bands of the 1980s. Some popular hair bands include Motley Crue and Poison. Hair Metal is the name of the genre itself.

How many 80s Hair Bands were there?

By our estimation, there were 177 hair metal bands in the 1980s and early, early 1990s. Here they are below.

A few were supergroups from other groups, some were solo artists that took a break from their bigger bands, and some, such as Richie Sambora and Kane Roberts were lead guitar players who tried to carve out their own niche.

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  1. Alias, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Alias

    Hair Metal

  2. Alice Cooper, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Alice Cooper

    Hair Metal

  3. Alice N' Chains, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Alice N' Chains

    Hair Metal

  4. Autograph, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Autograph

    Hair Metal

  5. Babylon A.D., a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Babylon A.D.

    Hair Metal

  6. Bad Company, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Bad Company

    Hair Metal

  7. Bad English, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bad English

    Hair Metal

  8. Bad4Good, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bad4Good

    Hair Metal

  9. Badlands, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Badlands

    Hair Metal

  10. Bang Tango, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bang Tango

    Hair Metal

  11. Barren Cross, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Barren Cross

    Hair Metal

  12. Beggars & Thieves, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Beggars & Thieves

    Hair Metal

  13. Bitch, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bitch

    Hair Metal

  14. Black 'n Blue, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Black 'n Blue

    Hair Metal

  15. Blonz, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Blonz

    Hair Metal

  16. Bloodgood, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bloodgood

    Hair Metal

  17. Blue Murder, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Blue Murder

    Hair Metal

  18. Bon Jovi, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Bon Jovi

    Hair Metal

  19. Bonham, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Bonham

    Hair Metal

  20. Brighton Rock, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Brighton Rock

    Hair Metal

  21. Britny Fox, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Britny Fox

    Hair Metal

  22. BulletBoys, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    BulletBoys

    Hair Metal

  23. Candy Harlots, a Hair Metal rock band from Australia

    Candy Harlots

    Hair Metal

  24. Child's Play, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Child's Play

    Hair Metal

  25. Cinderella, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Cinderella

    Hair Metal

  26. Circus of Power, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Circus of Power

    Hair Metal

  27. Contraband, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Contraband

    Hair Metal

  28. Crazy Lixx, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Crazy Lixx

    Hair Metal

  29. Cry Wolf, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Cry Wolf

    Hair Metal

  30. Cycle Sluts from Hell, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Cycle Sluts from Hell

    Hair Metal

  31. D-A-D, a Hair Metal rock band from Denmark

    D-A-D

    Hair Metal

  32. Damn Yankees, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Damn Yankees

    Hair Metal

  33. Danger Danger, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Danger Danger

    Hair Metal

  34. Dangerous Toys, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Dangerous Toys

    Hair Metal

  35. David Lee Roth, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    David Lee Roth

    Hair Metal

  36. Def Leppard, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Def Leppard

    Hair Metal

  37. Dirty Looks, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Dirty Looks

    Hair Metal

  38. D'Molls, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    D'Molls

    Hair Metal

  39. Dokken, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Dokken

    Hair Metal

  40. Easy Action, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Easy Action

    Hair Metal

  41. Electric Boys, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Electric Boys

    Hair Metal

  42. Enuff Z'Nuff, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Enuff Z'Nuff

    Hair Metal

  43. Europe, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Europe

    Hair Metal

  44. Every Mother's Nightmare, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Every Mother's Nightmare

    Hair Metal

  45. Extreme, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Extreme

    Hair Metal

  46. Ezo, a Hair Metal rock band from Japan

    Ezo

    Hair Metal

  47. Faster Pussycat, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Faster Pussycat

    Hair Metal

  48. Fastway, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Fastway

    Hair Metal

  49. Femme Fatale, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Femme Fatale

    Hair Metal

  50. FireHouse, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    FireHouse

    Hair Metal

  51. Frehley's Comet, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Frehley's Comet

    Hair Metal

  52. Giant, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Giant

    Hair Metal

  53. Giuffria, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Giuffria

    Hair Metal

  54. Gorky Park, a Hair Metal rock band from Russia

    Gorky Park

    Hair Metal

  55. Gotthard, a Hair Metal rock band from Switzerland

    Gotthard

    Hair Metal

  56. Great White, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Great White

    Hair Metal

  57. Guardian, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Guardian

    Hair Metal

  58. Guns N' Roses, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Guns N' Roses

    Hair Metal

  59. Halloween, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Halloween

    Hair Metal

  60. Hanoi Rocks, a Hair Metal rock band from Finland

    Hanoi Rocks

    Hair Metal

  61. Harem Scarem, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Harem Scarem

    Hair Metal

  62. Heaven's Edge, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Heaven's Edge

    Hair Metal

  63. Heavy Bones, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Heavy Bones

    Hair Metal

  64. Helix, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Helix

    Hair Metal

  65. Hollywood Rose, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Hollywood Rose

    Hair Metal

  66. Holy Soldier, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Holy Soldier

    Hair Metal

  67. Honeymoon Suite, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Honeymoon Suite

    Hair Metal

  68. House of Lords, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    House of Lords

    Hair Metal

  69. Hurricane, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Hurricane

    Hair Metal

  70. Icon, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Icon

    Hair Metal

  71. It's Alive, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    It's Alive

    Hair Metal

  72. Jackyl, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Jackyl

    Hair Metal

  73. Jetboy, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Jetboy

    Hair Metal

  74. Johnny Crash, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Johnny Crash

    Hair Metal

  75. Judas Priest, a Glam Rock rock band from United Kingdom

    Judas Priest

    Glam Rock

  76. Junkyard, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Junkyard

    Hair Metal

  77. Kane Roberts, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Kane Roberts

    Hair Metal

  78. Keel, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Keel

    Hair Metal

  79. Kick Axe, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Kick Axe

    Hair Metal

  80. Kik Tracee, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Kik Tracee

    Hair Metal

  81. Killer Dwarfs, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Killer Dwarfs

    Hair Metal

  82. King Kobra, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    King Kobra

    Hair Metal

  83. Kingdom Come, a Hair Metal rock band from Germany

    Kingdom Come

    Hair Metal

  84. Kiss, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Kiss

    Hair Metal

  85. Kix, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Kix

    Hair Metal

  86. Krokus, a Hair Metal rock band from Switzerland

    Krokus

    Hair Metal

  87. Leviticus, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Leviticus

    Hair Metal

  88. Lillian Axe, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lillian Axe

    Hair Metal

  89. Lion, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lion

    Hair Metal

  90. Lita Ford, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lita Ford

    Hair Metal

  91. Little Caesar, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Little Caesar

    Hair Metal

  92. Lizzy Borden, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lizzy Borden

    Hair Metal

  93. London, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    London

    Hair Metal

  94. Lord Tracy, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lord Tracy

    Hair Metal

  95. Loudness, a Hair Metal rock band from Japan

    Loudness

    Hair Metal

  96. Love/Hate, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Love/Hate

    Hair Metal

  97. Lynch Mob, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Lynch Mob

    Hair Metal

  98. Madam X, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Madam X

    Hair Metal

  99. Magdallan, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Magdallan

    Hair Metal

  100. Michael Monroe, a Hair Metal rock band from Finland

    Michael Monroe

    Hair Metal

  101. Motley Crue, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Motley Crue

    Hair Metal

  102. Mr. Big, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Mr. Big

    Hair Metal

  103. Nasty Idols, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Nasty Idols

    Hair Metal

  104. Nelson, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Nelson

    Hair Metal

  105. Night Ranger, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Night Ranger

    Hair Metal

  106. Nitro, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Nitro

    Hair Metal

  107. Pantera, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Pantera

    Hair Metal

  108. Poison, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Poison

    Hair Metal

  109. Pretty Boy Floyd, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Pretty Boy Floyd

    Hair Metal

  110. Pretty Maids, a Hair Metal rock band from Denmark

    Pretty Maids

    Hair Metal

  111. Quiet Riot, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Quiet Riot

    Hair Metal

  112. Ratt, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Ratt

    Hair Metal

  113. Return, a Hair Metal rock band from Norway

    Return

    Hair Metal

  114. Rock City Angels, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Rock City Angels

    Hair Metal

  115. Rough Cutt, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Rough Cutt

    Hair Metal

  116. Roxx Gang, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Roxx Gang

    Hair Metal

  117. Saigon Kick, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Saigon Kick

    Hair Metal

  118. Sammy Hagar, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Sammy Hagar

    Hair Metal

  119. Saraya, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Saraya

    Hair Metal

  120. Scorpions, a Hair Metal rock band from Germany

    Scorpions

    Hair Metal

  121. Sea Hags, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Sea Hags

    Hair Metal

  122. Shark Island, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Shark Island

    Hair Metal

  123. Shotgun Messiah, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Shotgun Messiah

    Hair Metal

  124. Shout, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Shout

    Hair Metal

  125. Skid Row, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Skid Row

    Hair Metal

  126. Slaughter, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Slaughter

    Hair Metal

  127. Sleeze Beez, a Hair Metal rock band from Netherlands

    Sleeze Beez

    Hair Metal

  128. Sleze, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Sleze

    Hair Metal

  129. Slik Toxik, a Hair Metal rock band from Canada

    Slik Toxik

    Hair Metal

  130. Smashed Gladys, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Smashed Gladys

    Hair Metal

  131. Sons of Angels, a Hair Metal rock band from Norway

    Sons of Angels

    Hair Metal

  132. Southgang, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Southgang

    Hair Metal

  133. Spread Eagle, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Spread Eagle

    Hair Metal

  134. Stage Dolls, a Hair Metal rock band from Norway

    Stage Dolls

    Hair Metal

  135. Steel Panther, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Steel Panther

    Hair Metal

  136. Steeler, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Steeler

    Hair Metal

  137. Steelheart, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Steelheart

    Hair Metal

  138. Stryken, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Stryken

    Hair Metal

  139. Stryper, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Stryper

    Hair Metal

  140. T-Ride, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    T-Ride

    Hair Metal

  141. Takara, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Takara

    Hair Metal

  142. Tempest, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Tempest

    Hair Metal

  143. Tesla, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Tesla

    Hair Metal

  144. The Quireboys, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    The Quireboys

    Hair Metal

  145. Thunder, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Thunder

    Hair Metal

  146. Tigertailz, a Hair Metal rock band from Wales

    Tigertailz

    Hair Metal

  147. TNT, a Hair Metal rock band from Norway

    TNT

    Hair Metal

  148. Tora Tora, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Tora Tora

    Hair Metal

  149. Treat, a Hair Metal rock band from Sweden

    Treat

    Hair Metal

  150. Triumph, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Triumph

    Hair Metal

  151. Trixter, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Trixter

    Hair Metal

  152. T.S.O.L., a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    T.S.O.L.

    Hair Metal

  153. Tuff, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Tuff

    Hair Metal

  154. Twisted Sister, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Twisted Sister

    Hair Metal

  155. Tyketto, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Tyketto

    Hair Metal

  156. Ugly Kid Joe, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Ugly Kid Joe

    Hair Metal

  157. Vain, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Vain

    Hair Metal

  158. Van Halen, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Van Halen

    Hair Metal

  159. Vanadium, a Hair Metal rock band from Italy

    Vanadium

    Hair Metal

  160. Vandal, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Vandal

    Hair Metal

  161. Vandenberg, a Hair Metal rock band from Netherlands

    Vandenberg

    Hair Metal

  162. Vince Neil, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Vince Neil

    Hair Metal

  163. Vinnie Vincent Invasion, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Vinnie Vincent Invasion

    Hair Metal

  164. Vixen, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Vixen

    Hair Metal

  165. War Babies, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    War Babies

    Hair Metal

  166. Warlock, a Hair Metal rock band from Germany

    Warlock

    Hair Metal

  167. Warrant, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Warrant

    Hair Metal

  168. W.A.S.P., a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    W.A.S.P.

    Hair Metal

  169. White Lion, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    White Lion

    Hair Metal

  170. White Tiger, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    White Tiger

    Hair Metal

  171. Whitecross, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Whitecross

    Hair Metal

  172. Whitesnake, a Hair Metal rock band from United Kingdom

    Whitesnake

    Hair Metal

  173. Wildside, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Wildside

    Hair Metal

  174. Winger, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Winger

    Hair Metal

  175. Wrathchild, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Wrathchild

    Hair Metal

  176. XYZ, a Hair Metal rock band from France

    XYZ

    Hair Metal

  177. Y&T, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Y&T

    Hair Metal

  178. Zebra, a Hair Metal rock band from United States

    Zebra

    Hair Metal