The influence of ’80s hair bands on modern hard rock and metal is way bigger than just hairspray, leopard print, and party anthems. The sounds, look, and wild spirit from that era have shaped today’s heavier music more than most people probably realize. If you take a close listen to your favorite hard rock or … Read more
Few things capture the wild spirit of the 1980s quite like the anthems and glam of hard rock hair bands. The soundtracks of this era shaped not just parties and radio, but an entire generation’s outlook on rebellion and fun. If you’re ready to go beyond nostalgia and dig into the albums that really made … Read more
KISS made a huge splash in both pop and glam rock, and their legacy is still turning heads today. Whether you’re jumping into iconic stage performances or soaking up the influence they left on newer bands, there’s a lot to unpack with KISS. Here, I’m giving a personal and super detailed look at how KISS … Read more
KISS changed the whole game for live rock and metal shows in ways that a lot of people still talk about today. Their approach to stagecraft pretty much opened up a new world for big, theatrical performances. If you’ve seen even a short clip of a KISS concert, you know their shows go beyond playing … Read more
KISS is one of those bands that feels bigger than any single genre. Known for their over-the-top live shows, theatrical makeup, and singalong anthems, KISS has always leaned into pushing boundaries. But what often gets overlooked is how their approach helped spark a whole wave of musical crossovers. Band members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace … Read more
If you’ve created a playlist lately and found yourself grooving from rock anthems to pop chart-toppers, you’re not alone. Modern music playlists pull from all sorts of sounds, and a lot of those connections trace back to legendary acts like KISS. Even if you’re building a country or hip hop playlist, there’s a good chance … Read more
If you’ve ever rocked out to KISS and noticed familiar sounds in other bands, you’re definitely not alone. KISS carved out their own space in rock history with their simple but powerful musical techniques, and it’s no surprise their influence has reached far and wide. Plenty of groups, from small garage bands to major stadium … Read more
If you mention hard rock or metal to almost anyone, chances are good KISS pops up somewhere in the conversation. The face paint, wild live shows, and catchy riffs aren’t just classic. They actually helped shape the direction of rock and metal. KISS has been around since the early ’70s, and their impact just keeps … Read more
KISS didn’t just bring makeup and fire to rock stages; their influence ended up spreading far beyond hard rock and metal. The bigger story is how artists everywhere saw what KISS was doing—branding, shows, attitude, and even their approach to music—and found ways to work that KISS spirit into everything from pop to country to … Read more
When it comes to rock bands, few groups have nailed the art of branding the way KISS has. They pushed the idea of a band as a brand far beyond music, thanks to their iconic makeup, explosive live shows, and mountains of merchandise. The KISS logo alone has become a global symbol, popping up on … Read more