Why is there no more 80's Styled hard rock being produced?

It's certainly got nothing to do with lack of talent. Slash from Guns N Roses is still alive, and so is Joey from Def Leppard etc.. So my question is this, why isn't any new '80's hard rock' being produced? Listen to Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy album, then listen to Estranged and Sweet Child O' Mine or Welcome to the Jungle, and you can hear a very distinct difference in the style and sound of the music... Why can't bands compose songs that evoke the '80s' feel? th3warr1or

Because they finally realize how utterly boring that **** was.Darth-Caedus

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"][QUOTE="viva_hate"]Yes... And the 1340s were THE golden age of bubonic plague. Your point?IWKYB

Some newer metal bands are bringing back 80s style of traditional heavy metal.
Enforcer
White Wizzard
Cauldron
Crystal Viper

Steel Horse

It's not necessarily rock, but it's 80s inspired.

[QUOTE="viva_hate"]Yes... And the 1340s were THE golden age of bubonic plague. Your point?th3warr1or

It has beenplayed out.

Airbourne? But I wouldn't know as I've never listened to them Juggernaut140

i was going to mention them, they sound like AC/DC on to much, to young, to fast. i dont know about other stuff its the only song ive heard.

Because this generation, people don't need talent to get record deals.

[QUOTE="Juggernaut140"]Airbourne? But I wouldn't know as I've never listened to them cornholio157

i was going to mention them, they sound like AC/DC on to much, to young, to fast. i dont know about other stuff its the only song ive heard.

If our current generation and decade are that embarrassing, why further embarrassing ourselves by copying what defined the previous decades? Our generation will be further recognized as one with lack of creativity and originality.

I did read it. What a ridiculous post. I am not going around hating this particular glam-hard rock band in the whole forum right? And what "culmination of many people's hopes and dreams" do you mean? They aren't deep. They are known for songs about cocaine and love ballads. (November Rain is the only song I fit redeemable. Great song) Just because you love a band doesn't mean I have to and I don't have to not post what I think about em. It's not like I said they are the worst in the world or something. Posting you know nothing doesn't help either when somebody doesn't like something you like.

It's not that. It's just that people go around hating bands that just don't need to be hated like that. I totally and completely understand and respect opinions, but think, calling a band out? That's the culmination of many people's hopes and dreams. Just asking for people to be considerate.

I did read it. What a ridiculous post. I am not going around hating this particular glam-hard rock band in the whole forum right? And what "culmination of many people's hopes and dreams" do you mean? They aren't deep. They are known for songs about cocaine and love ballads. (November Rain is the only song I fit redeemable. Great song) Just because you love a band doesn't mean I have to and I don't have to not post what I think about em. It's not like I said they are the worst in the world or something.

IWKYB

Ugh rock during the 80's was awful.

Megadeath is still standing :?Darthkaiser

[QUOTE="Darthkaiser"]Megadeath is still standing :?IWKYB

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[QUOTE="Darthkaiser"]Megadeath is still standing :?auron_16

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[QUOTE="Darthkaiser"]Megadeath is still standing :?auron_16

Times change...

Though 80's rock/metal is my 2nd favourite decade ever.. GNR, Pink floyd, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Van halen, ACDC, Iron maiden, Twisted sister etc...

And its funny reading the hate comments.

because it really sucks. It was fun at the time, and funny to listen to now, but ugh.. they seriously did all they can do with it then and theres no point in digging any deeper in it

like.. I love iron maiden.. I used to love metallica but I got sick of them. and.. thats it lol thats all the 80s metal I can stand

Because it's bad music.

Because this generation, people don't need talent to get record deals.

Crazyguy105

That's true. The biggest market is teenagers. Teenagers spendmuch of their money and time buying music and concert tickets. Also listening and talking about music. When they are young their intrest in music is rudimentry therefore they are happy with twanging.

No band or mucisan needs talent. All they need is an image, a catchy name ane ONE catchy song. With proper marketinga publishercan hustle that and turn itinto a hit. The market is... preteens or teenagers, not adults.

Traditionally there was a standard to music. Everybody was required to learn how to play aninstrument and read music. They don't make kids do that anymore therefore there is no standard to music because there areno expectations. These days anytone def person can be a rockstar. Doesn't matter if it's good, it's not art, it's just product.

Times change...

Though 80's rock/metal is my 2nd favourite decade ever.. GNR, Pink floyd, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Van halen, ACDC, Iron maiden, Twisted sister etc...

And its funny reading the hate comments.

deathtarget04

Im glad its gone.Im a big fan of 80's pop. and Especially the new bands who have new wave influences, like The Killers, The Strokes, Interpol, ect. But I think 80's hard rock should stay dead.

Im glad its gone.Im a big fan of 80's pop. and Especially the new bands who have new wave influences, like The Killers, The Strokes, Interpol, ect. But I think 80's hard rock should stay dead.

Shmiity

Because it's bad music.

-Iconoclast-

[QUOTE="-Iconoclast-"]

Because it's bad music.

Darthkaiser

Because anyone can make computer-generated crap and call it music. That's pretty much my outlook on it anyway. I despise almost any rap/hip-hop/techno/trance/rave or whatever. It just doesn't sound like anyone puts effort, soul, or feeling into it.

80s is my favorite era of music, mostly rock/metal as those are my favorite genres. It's sad you don't see Glam/hair style bands anymore, a lot of them were really good imo. But if you do want a recently reformed glam band, STEEL PANTHER. These guys are f'in great and definitely have the awesome 80s rock/metal sound.

It's been said already, but it's a sign of the times. People got sick of listening to blistering rock and switched to grunge in the 90's, and garbage since the late 90's.

Speak with your wallet and don't buy crappy music.

Speak with your wallet and don't buy crappy music.

Metal or gtfo.

Take Metal out of the 80s and you have a very mediocre decade for music.

People didn't like it. Sad cause I kinda like it though...

Because it's not a fad anymore. It's all about Justin Bieber now, brah.

Because it's not a fad anymore. It's all about Justin Bieber now, brah.

Gaming-Planet

GnR was definitely not an 80s style band, or atleast not classic AFD - GNR Lies GNR. Now the Use Your Illusions era GNR (when Axl Rose decided he wanted to be Elton John) you might have a point on that one.

There have been a few Old-Metal styled bands starting out over the last couple of years.

Look up: Cauldron (Canada), White Wizzard (America) and Enforcer (Sweden)

All awesome.

There have been a few Old-Metal styled bands starting out over the last couple of years.

Look up: Cauldron (Canada), White Wizzard (America) and Enforcer (Sweden)

All awesome.

applesxc47

[QUOTE="-Iconoclast-"]

Because it's bad music.

Darthkaiser

Surely there are some underground bands that still do that kind of music?

Surely there are some underground bands that still do that kind of music?

cyborg100000

To everyone say 80s Hard rock sucked...
Tyketto - Forever Young (1991)Whitesnake - Here I Go Again (1987)Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me (1987)Guns N Roses - Welcome To The Jungle (1987)Guns N Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine (1987)Guns N Roses - You Could Be Mine (1991)Survivor - I Can't Hold Back (1984) No, it doesn't suck. It's a hell lot better than the trash we get today. th3warr1or

GnR was definitely not an 80s ****band, or atleast not ****c AFD - GNR Lies GNR. Now the Use Your Illusions era GNR (when Axl Rose decided he wanted to be Elton John) you might have a point on that one.

TyrantDragon55

And as for that user I was arguing with, you obviously aren't going to listen to logic or common courtesy, so this conversation is over.

Listen to "The Sword".

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Bands get tired of playing the same music, and the majority of people get tired of hearing the same music. They want something new and fresh, so pop culture changes.