Best 100 glam metal releases

Glam metal is a subgenre of heavy metal and hard rock that emerged in the late 1970s and reached its peak in the 1980s. It is characterized by a flamboyant and theatrical image, as well as a heavy use of distorted electric guitars, synthesizers, and catchy hooks. The lyrics often deal with partying, sex, and other hedonistic themes, as well as personal struggles and relationships. Some of the most well-known bands associated with glam metal include Motley Crue, Poison, and Guns N' Roses.