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The Hair Metal Guru
Welcome to the Haircast! They call me the Hair Metal Guru. My name is Anthony, and I'm a retired Army veteran and former high school English teacher who lives for music. The main focus here will be hair metal, and the content will run the gamut--there will be rankings, reviews and commentary about happenings in the era of '80s hard rock. Does that mean I'll only talk about hair metal? Hell no. Could Bryan Adams creep into the conversation? Nirvana? Yes. But if you love hair metal, this is the…
Episodes
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10 Things I Think I Think About... DEF LEPPARD
Well, it's Def Leppard time, and this time they get the "10 Things..." treatment from The Guru, Ryan, and Mariah. We tackled some difficult subjects in this…
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I Am The New Host of HAIR METAL MANSION On Rock 101 KLOL
On Saturday I hosted my first episode of Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL out of Houston tonight. Talk about a bucket list item in my life! Here's my amped…
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Ozzy Osbourne Is The Next Joe Biden
With news of the impending Black Sabbath final reunion show, and Ozzy's ability to perform in SERIOUS doubt, I was struck by the resemblance between Ozzy's…
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The Guru Rages: 2025 Rock N Roll Hall of Shame Nominees
Here's my reaction to the sham show that is the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Shame.
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Interview with Drew Rose Of Wildside: He Tells It ALL
If there's one album I've tried to promote over the course of the channel, it's 1992's Under the Influence album from Wildside. Last week I got the opportunity…
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KROKUS!! We Rank The Best Songs From These Forgotten Rockers
Krokus had some fairly decent success in the early and mid-80s, but it seems they've been forgotten when people talk about the history of 80s hard rock. Not…
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The Guru Reacts: UCR's Top 15 Hair Metal Singers Of All Time. Buckle Up.
Somebody sent me a link to Ultimate Classic Rock's article on their Top 15 Hair Metal singers of all time, and they suggested I do a reaction to it. And when I…
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50 Songs We Loved In The 90s... NO HAIR METAL ALLOWED! Our Most Hilarious Episode EVER?
Is this the funnest episode I've been a part of? I don't know, but for some reason talking about the doom & gloom 90s brought the jokes out... you don't wanna…
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Hair Metal & Grunge: Were They Sell Outs Or Not?
I've been thinking about this topic for a while... when do bands "sell out"? What if they write a song specifically to get a hit? What about if they dress a…
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We Talk Our 30 FAVORITE NON-HAIR METAL 80s Songs... Hilarity Ensues
In this episode we talk about our favorite non-Hair Metal 80s songs, and somehow find a way to joke about beating off more than any video should.
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Counting Down The Top 10 Songs From SKID ROW
We recently did a "10 Things I Think I Think..." video about Skid Row, so now seemed like a good time to rank their top songs, so here we go... join The Guru…
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We Create The ULTIMATE HAIR METAL SUPER GROUP
This is one we've been talking about for a while--creating the ultimate Super Group... and we finally did it! So check it out.... if you dare!
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JOHN SYKES: My Tribute... My Apology.
John Sykes: 1959-2025. In his death, may we appreciate his life.
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10 Things I Think I Think About... SKID ROW
Here's part 5 in the "10 Things I Think I Think..." series, and this is one is about the mighty SKID ROW. Join The Guru, Ryan, and Mariah as we tackle all…
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Songs I NEVER Need To Hear Again: 60 Song Roundtable!
A couple of days before Christmas we got a roundtable to discuss one of the funnier topics we've had on the channel... songs we NEVER need to hear again. Check…
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The Guru Reviews... Crossbone Skully "Evil World Machine"
I'm always on the search for new music, and a couple months ago I stumbled across a banger... the album "Evil World Machine" by Crossbone Skully. Could they be…
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Counting Down The Top 10 Songs From... BON JOVI
It's time to discuss one of the biggest hair metal bands of the '80s... BON JOVI. That's right, The Guru is joined by Bryan and Jeremy as they count down their…
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10 Things I Think I Think About... DOKKEN
Here is part 4 in the "!0 Things I Think I Think..." series, and today I'm joined by Ryan as we tackle a band who has been BEGGING for their own video…
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RAZORFIST Talks Hair Metal: 10 Albums That Should've Been Huge
Well... it happened. One of my favorite Media Personalities and YouTube creators, Razorfist has joined The Guru for a conversation about Hair Metal. In this…
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60 Hair Metal Ballads That Should Have Been HUGE!
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE HAIR METAL BALLAD Roundtable! 7 panel members rank their Top 10 Hair Metal Ballads that should have destroyed the charts... you don't…
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SKID ROW VS. WILDSIDE: A Battle To The Finish
In this new episode, two of the best albums of the Hair Metal genre go head to head: one a 5-time platinum juggernaut, and the other a relatively unknown album…
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Songs We HATE... By Bands We LOVE. Buckle Up!
Here we go... in this one The Guru and Bryan from the Hair Band Basement tackle songs they HATE from Bands they LOVE. They each choose 10, and it gets a little…
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CINDERELLA: Ranking The 10 Best Songs From A Hair Metal Heavyweight
Finally, we get to talk about Cinderella again. One of my favorite bands of the hair metal genre, join Bryan from the Hair Band Basement and I as we discuss…
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Sebastian Bach Says "F___ America." Iraq Vet Responds
Sebastian Bach tweeted to his followers in the aftermath of Donald Trump winning the presidency that America "sucks now" and "F___ America." I'm a 22 year Army…
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9/11 To Iraq To Rehab: My Life As An Alcoholic
Here it is. All the gory details I've hinted at about my drinking problem but never truly opened up about. This is the story of my life as an alcoholic.
The Hair Metal Guru10 Things We Think We Think About... WHITE LION (Roundtable)
It's roundtable time, and here comes part 3 in the "10 Things I Think I Think..." series! And this time we have The Guru joined by Bryan, Jason and Ryan to…
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The 20 Greatest Hair Metal Album Covers Of ALL TIME
Join The Guru and Bryan from The Hairband Basement as they discuss their 20 Favorite Hair Metal Album Covers of All Time! Check it out!
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10 Things I Think I Think About... Saigon Kick
They got labeled as hair metal and as a ballad band... and neither label was deserved. In this episode I discuss the band Saigon Kick, a band who deserved so…
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10 Things I Think I Think About... BON JOVI
Welcome to a new series from The Hair Metal Guru called "10 Things I Think I Think," and episode #1 is about BON JOVI. In this one I give my thoughts on all…
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Interview With Steve Blaze Of LILLIAN AXE: He Tells The Whole Story
Here it is. The definitive interview with STEVE BLAZE from LILLIAN AXE. Two and a Half Hours of the complete history of Lillian Axe, from his beginnings in…
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Poison 40th Anniversary Tour: We Pick The Setlist!
It's roundtable time, and in honor of the impending Poison 40th Anniversary Tour, we decided that we would to Bret and the boys a favor and pick their setlist…
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Def Leppard: We Rank The Songs From The 80s Biggest Band
In this one Ryan and I sit down to chat about Def Leppard, arguably the biggest band of the '80s. We discuss the band, its history, and rank our 12 favorite…
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KIX Roundtable: How Did This Band Not Blow Up?
It's roundtable time again, and up this time is... KIX! What a tragically underrated band in the grand scheme of hairmetal. In this one me and the guys discuss…
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BRITNY FOX: We Rank The 10 BEST SONGS Of A Tragically Underrated Hair Metal Band
Join Ryan and I as we rank the 10 best songs of BRITNY FOX, an underrated and, dare I say... forgotten band in the history of hair metal! Come along for the…
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After Hair Metal: 5 Albums I Loved In The 90s
I LOVE Hair Metal. But as the scene was dying in the early '90s, although I still kept up with my favorite 80s bands, I also found new artists to connect to…
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POISON: Our Favorite Songs From Hair Metal's Definitive Band
Join Ryan and I as we discuss possibly the definitive Hair Metal band, Poison. We discuss the band and rank our favorite songs from their catalog! Come along…
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Guns N' Roses: Legends Like AC/DC & Metallica Or A Disappointment?
It's time to talk Guns N' Roses. Amazingly, the band can still tour and play to packed houses across the country. But do they deserve their spot on rock's Mt…
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The Gene Simmons Dancing With the Stars Controversy: Hair Metal Guru Reacts
Okay, I heard the other day about how controversial Gene Simmons was when he was a judge on Dancing With the Stars. So I looked into it, and... what are we…
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Hair Metal Albums That STOMPED The Sophomore Jinx!
You get your entire life to write your first album... and two weeks to write your second. If you're a major music fan you've probably heard this said at some…
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Ranking Our Favorite LILLIAN AXE Songs!
Bryan from the Hair Band Basement is here to do a ranking of our top 10 Lillian Axe songs, one of our favorite bands, and one of the reasons I started this…
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Ranking Our Favorite WARRANT SONGS: From #12 to #1! #JaniLane #Warrant #HairMetal
In this special episode, Ryan and I rank our favorite songs from one of our favorite bands of the Hair Metal genre: Warrant. We allowed ourselves only 12 songs…
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The Def Leppard "In The Round" Roundtable: 1980-1992, Ranking The Albums!
It's roundtable time again, and this time we are tackling possibly the most successful hard rock band of the 1980s! In this one The Guru and The Gang rank the…
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Yes, Skid Row's "Slave To The Grind" Was A Failure
I did a video about 5 months ago where I labeled the 1991 Skid Row album "Slave to the Grind" a flop. I got a TON of pushback about the claim. So, today I'm…
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Our Favorite Hair Metal Albums of ALL TIME... From 10 to 1!
FINALLY... in this episode Bryan from the Hair Band Basement and I made the video everyone (or at least a few people) has been waiting for... we count down our…
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The RATT & ROLL Roundtable: Ranking The RATT PACK!
The Roundtable series is back! This time we're taking on the band RATT, one of the most celebrated bands in hair metal history. Join The Guru, Bryan from the…
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Hair Metal That DESERVED To Hit In The 21st Century
Think Hair Metal was dead in the 21st Century? Well, Bryan and I are here to tell you that you're wrong! Join us as we discuss 10 albums from hair metal bands…
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Motley Crue Roundtable: Ranking Everything MOTLEY!
Special Edition: Motley Crue Roundtable! In this one we discuss all things Motley Crue, including a ranking of all 9 full length Motley releases. Join myself…
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10 Modern Sleaze Metal Bands Keeping The 80s Alive
I hear people say all the time that there aren't any new bands making good music these days... but THEY'RE WRONG. It's out there, you just need to find it…
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It's 1980: Welcome To Music's GREATEST Decade
In this one, Bryan and I discuss 1980, the beginning of the greatest decade in music history. We take a deep dive into our 20 favorite albums of the year, and…
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Skid Row & Sebastian Bach: Who's At Fault In This Mess?
I've been thinking about Skid Row and Sebastian Bach lately. I've always taken the side of Skid Row in this little scuffle, but lately I've been rethinking my…
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1981-82: Hair Metal Is Born... Hallelujah!
In this one Ryan and I discuss 1981 and 1982, years that are generally agreed upon as the birth years of Hair Metal. We discuss the years and the albums that…
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When The Singer's Voice Is Shot: What Should Fans And Bands Do?
Join Bryan from the Hair Band Basement and I as we discuss... what should a band do when the singer's voice is shot? What about the fans? Do we have an…
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Miljenko Matijevic Talks Steelheart, Grunge, Acting, And The Accident That Almost Ended It All
Join me for a very special interview with Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart. We talk about his new movie, Trust In Love, Steelheart, grunge, upcoming music…
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AC/DC In The 80s: The Highs, The Lows & Back In Black
Join Ryan and I as we discuss AC/DC during the 1980s. We talk about the death of Bon Scott, the transition to Brian Johnson, and we rank the albums from 1980…
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For Those About To Rank AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years
Finally... AC/DC gets their own podcast. Join Ryan and I as we discuss and rank the albums from the Bon Scott years: High Voltage, Dirty Deeds Done Dirty…
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Burnin' Bridges: Slaughter VS. Vinnie Vincent
Join my buddy Jeremy and I as we debate the Vinnie Vincent Invasion album "All Systems Go" against Slaughter's "Stick It To Ya." Jeremy and VVI against The…
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Rock & Metal In 1983... Def Leppard and Motley Crue Lead The Way.
Join Bryan from the Hair Band Basement and I as we take on 1983, an epic year in the history of rock and metal, and one of the formative years of hair metal…
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1984 Sets The Stage For The Future Of Hair Metal
Join Ryan and I as we discuss a pivotal year in the history of rock, metal, and especially hair metal. We discuss our 20 favorite albums of this epic year in…
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The Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of 1985
Join me and Bryan from the Hair Band Basement as we discuss the year 1985, and list our 20 favorite rock and metal albums of a pivotal year in music... check…
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Rock & Metal In 1986: The Glam Scene BLOWS UP!
Join Ryan and I as we discuss the year 1986, when Hair Metal and the Glam look exploded! Guys looking like their sister took over the top of the album charts…