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Tesla Defends Their Rock Roots | Music News
Brian Wheat of Tesla is fighting back against the “hair metal” label, calling it dismissive and inaccurate—Tesla’s sound was rooted in blues rock, not glam, and they’ve been making music that connects with fans for decades. He points out that contemporaries like Van Halen and Scorpions weren’t labeled that way, and Tesla’s vibe was more Aerosmith than Slade. Despite the term’s recent resurgence, Tesla’s stayed true to their roots, releasing their new tribute album “Homage” in July 2026 and hitting the road with Mötley Crüe for a 20th anniversary tour, backed by Extreme—with Steve Brown…
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