
Big Hair, Bigger Riffs
Big Hair, Bigger Riffs is a full-volume celebration of the loudest, most unapologetic era in rock history.
Hosted by Rex Voltage- still broadcasting from somewhere in 1989- this podcast dives headfirst into the world of glam rock, hair metal, and Sunset Strip legends. From Mötley Crüe and Poison to Skid Row, Def Leppard, and beyond, every episode is packed with massive riffs, unforgettable choruses, wild stories, and zero apologies.
This isn’t a history lesson- it’s a revival.
We break down iconic albums, debate the greatest power ballads ever recorded, uncover underrated bands that deserved more, and relive the chaos, excess, and energy that made the 80s legendary.
If you love:
big hooks
screaming guitar solos
leather, hairspray, and attitude
and music that doesn’t hold back
…you’re in the right place.
Turn it up.
Because the signal never died.
Episodes (13)

The Mount Rushmore of Hair Metal

Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal… or Was It Already Fading?

Cinderella: Grit, Glam, and the Blues Under the Hairspray

When Christian Glam Rock Lit Up the Sunset Strip

Women Who Kicked Open 80s Rock

Skid Row: From Glam to Grit

The Sound of Excess: What Defines the Genre

Ratt: The Most Underrated Giants

MTV Changed Rock Forever

Poison: Party Band or Pop Genius?

What Exactly Is Hair Metal? And Why It Still Matters

Mötley Crüe: Chaos, Riffs & Survival
