Video-on-demand service Paramount+ have announced plans to stream a docuseries that tells the story of hair metal in the 1980s. The three-part series, is based on the book of the same name – by Tom Beaujour and occasional writer Richard Bienstock – and is directed by Jeff Tremaine, best-known for the TV and movie franchise and the controversial biopic . “The series delivers a fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic eras," reads a statement.
"Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day." "This docuseries is a celebration of the most outrageous decade in rock'n'roll," says Tremaine. "It’s my love letter to the ‘80s.
" Musicians interviewed for the show include 's Bret Michaels, Ratt's Stephen Pearcy, 's Nuno Bettencourt, 's Dave “Snake'' Sabo and Corey Taylor, as well as Riki Rachtman (host of MTV's ), and star Steve-O. is the second Paramount+ series focussing on the hair metal era, following the launch of another three-part series, last year. That series revisited the early years of Skid Row, Winger, Twisted Sister, Vixen and The Scream, and was directed by Tyler Measom, the man behind 2019's which told the story of the pioneering music TV network.
Other music shows on Paramount+ include , the Lollapalooza documentary , the Dave Grohl series and a re-boot of Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exc.
