<![CDATA[Big Hair, Bigger Riffs]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:06:26 GMTSat, 28 Mar 2026 21:50:43 GMTyes34611e1c-cf40-4a22-9078-c002ce1bd49cRex VoltageBig 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 SBig 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.episodicRex Voltagefeed+5fe55e36@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[The Mount Rushmore of Hair Metal]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/6abb431b-18a3-4bea-bac4-4460259c84c76abb431b-18a3-4bea-bac4-4460259c84c7Fri, 15 May 2026 06:40:27 GMT1313Four faces. Four riff machines. Four icons who defined the glitter, grit, and glorious excess of hair metal.

In this episode, Rex Voltage builds the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the genre, arguing for the bands and players who didn’t just survive the Sunset Strip—they helped make it immortal.

]]>Rex VoltageFour faces. Four riff machines. Four icons who defined the glitter, grit, and glorious excess of hair metal. In this episode, Rex Voltage builds the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the genre, arguing for the bands and players who didn’t just survive the SunsetFour faces. Four riff machines. Four icons who defined the glitter, grit, and glorious excess of hair metal. In this episode, Rex Voltage builds the ultimate Mount Rushmore of the genre, arguing for the bands and players who didn’t just survive the Sunset Strip—they helped make it immortal.false00:20:16full<![CDATA[Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal… or Was It Already Fading?]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/c0adc2ac-5261-4b4a-bbc7-19e45f172e4dc0adc2ac-5261-4b4a-bbc7-19e45f172e4dSat, 09 May 2026 23:00:03 GMT1212Rex Voltage pulls apart one of rock’s favorite cold-case arguments: did grunge actually kill hair metal, or was the scene already wobbling under its own weight?

This episode dives into the late-80s excess, the early-90s shift in taste, and the bigger truth behind a genre that went from untouchable to unfashionable fast.

]]>Rex VoltageRex Voltage pulls apart one of rock’s favorite cold-case arguments: did grunge actually kill hair metal, or was the scene already wobbling under its own weight? This episode dives into the late-80s excess, the early-90s shift in taste, and the bigger trutRex Voltage pulls apart one of rock’s favorite cold-case arguments: did grunge actually kill hair metal, or was the scene already wobbling under its own weight? This episode dives into the late-80s excess, the early-90s shift in taste, and the bigger truth behind a genre that went from untouchable to unfashionable fast.false00:11:54full<![CDATA[Cinderella: Grit, Glam, and the Blues Under the Hairspray]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/7c1efff3-202e-4f94-b8b2-b7205e8aa08b7c1efff3-202e-4f94-b8b2-b7205e8aa08bWed, 06 May 2026 22:00:03 GMT1111This episode digs into how Cinderella blended Philadelphia bar-band grit with Sunset Strip glam, powered by Tom Keifer’s unmistakable vocals and sharp guitar work. We break down the staying power of tracks like Nobody’s Fool, Shake Me, and Gypsy Road, and why the band still hits decades later.

]]>Rex VoltageThis episode digs into how Cinderella blended Philadelphia bar-band grit with Sunset Strip glam, powered by Tom Keifer’s unmistakable vocals and sharp guitar work. We break down the staying power of tracks like Nobody’s Fool, Shake Me, and Gypsy Road, andThis episode digs into how Cinderella blended Philadelphia bar-band grit with Sunset Strip glam, powered by Tom Keifer’s unmistakable vocals and sharp guitar work. We break down the staying power of tracks like Nobody’s Fool, Shake Me, and Gypsy Road, and why the band still hits decades later.false00:12:24full<![CDATA[When Christian Glam Rock Lit Up the Sunset Strip]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/a16b0f87-c725-49dd-bc8f-9ff46a16b892a16b0f87-c725-49dd-bc8f-9ff46a16b892Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT1010This episode explores the high-voltage world of 80s Christian glam rock and hair metal, from the anthemic rise of Stryper to the heavier edge of Barren Cross. Along the way, it spotlights the scene’s big hooks, bold faith-driven lyrics, and the bands that helped make the genre unforgettable.

]]>Rex VoltageThis episode explores the high-voltage world of 80s Christian glam rock and hair metal, from the anthemic rise of Stryper to the heavier edge of Barren Cross. Along the way, it spotlights the scene’s big hooks, bold faith-driven lyrics, and the bands thatThis episode explores the high-voltage world of 80s Christian glam rock and hair metal, from the anthemic rise of Stryper to the heavier edge of Barren Cross. Along the way, it spotlights the scene’s big hooks, bold faith-driven lyrics, and the bands that helped make the genre unforgettable.false00:17:38full<![CDATA[Women Who Kicked Open 80s Rock]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/b1b5af65-8959-4e9e-be62-34a6f060ec88b1b5af65-8959-4e9e-be62-34a6f060ec88Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT99Rex Voltage salutes the women who powered 80s rock and hard rock, from Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Heart, and Lita Ford to the underrated force of Vixen, The Bangles, Girlschool, Romeo Void, and Cherie Currie.

It’s a high-voltage look at the talent, attitude, and resilience that helped these artists break through a male-dominated scene and shape the sound of the decade.

]]>Rex VoltageRex Voltage salutes the women who powered 80s rock and hard rock, from Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Heart, and Lita Ford to the underrated force of Vixen, The Bangles, Girlschool, Romeo Void, and Cherie Currie. It’s a high-voltage look at the talent, attitude,Rex Voltage salutes the women who powered 80s rock and hard rock, from Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Heart, and Lita Ford to the underrated force of Vixen, The Bangles, Girlschool, Romeo Void, and Cherie Currie. It’s a high-voltage look at the talent, attitude, and resilience that helped these artists break through a male-dominated scene and shape the sound of the decade.false00:06:09full<![CDATA[Skid Row: From Glam to Grit]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/29efd560-02a0-4459-990e-ab4ea96893ab29efd560-02a0-4459-990e-ab4ea96893abSun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT88Skid Row didn’t just ride the late-80s hard rock wave—they helped turn it into something meaner, heavier, and harder to ignore.

In this episode, Rex Voltage traces the band’s leap from Sunset Strip swagger to full-throttle grit, breaking down the rise of Sebastian Bach, the muscle behind their riffs, and the moment glam metal collided with a new, more dangerous rock era.

]]>Rex VoltageSkid Row didn’t just ride the late-80s hard rock wave—they helped turn it into something meaner, heavier, and harder to ignore. In this episode, Rex Voltage traces the band’s leap from Sunset Strip swagger to full-throttle grit, breaking down the rise of Skid Row didn’t just ride the late-80s hard rock wave—they helped turn it into something meaner, heavier, and harder to ignore. In this episode, Rex Voltage traces the band’s leap from Sunset Strip swagger to full-throttle grit, breaking down the rise of Sebastian Bach, the muscle behind their riffs, and the moment glam metal collided with a new, more dangerous rock era.false00:19:02full<![CDATA[The Sound of Excess: What Defines the Genre]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/46522f68-0bb6-4c06-b188-51002411c5ba46522f68-0bb6-4c06-b188-51002411c5baThu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT77Rex Voltage breaks down the DNA of hair metal: the hooks, the riffs, the attitude, the production, and the unapologetic excess that made the genre impossible to ignore.

Turn it up—this one’s mandatory.

]]>Rex VoltageRex Voltage breaks down the DNA of hair metal: the hooks, the riffs, the attitude, the production, and the unapologetic excess that made the genre impossible to ignore. Turn it up—this one’s mandatory.Rex Voltage breaks down the DNA of hair metal: the hooks, the riffs, the attitude, the production, and the unapologetic excess that made the genre impossible to ignore. Turn it up—this one’s mandatory.false00:12:39full<![CDATA[Ratt: The Most Underrated Giants]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/a5a28be4-6ec7-442a-b9ba-a94dc4125cbea5a28be4-6ec7-442a-b9ba-a94dc4125cbeSun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:01 GMT66RATT didn’t just ride the Sunset Strip wave — they helped define it. This episode celebrates the riffs, hooks, swagger, and stagecraft that made them arena-ready giants, from Out of the Cellar to the hard-rock run that followed.

We dig into why a band with monster songs, platinum success, and one of the most recognizable choruses of the decade still gets underrated in the hair metal conversation.

]]>Rex VoltageRATT didn’t just ride the Sunset Strip wave — they helped define it. This episode celebrates the riffs, hooks, swagger, and stagecraft that made them arena-ready giants, from Out of the Cellar to the hard-rock run that followed. We dig into why a band witRATT didn’t just ride the Sunset Strip wave — they helped define it. This episode celebrates the riffs, hooks, swagger, and stagecraft that made them arena-ready giants, from Out of the Cellar to the hard-rock run that followed. We dig into why a band with monster songs, platinum success, and one of the most recognizable choruses of the decade still gets underrated in the hair metal conversation.false00:22:22full<![CDATA[MTV Changed Rock Forever]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/79e94891-45ee-424d-b0ce-4eecd8f79ef079e94891-45ee-424d-b0ce-4eecd8f79ef0Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT55Rex Voltage traces how MTV exploded onto the scene, rewired music culture, and turned rock into a full-blown visual event. From the first broadcast to the rise of the video superstar, this episode explains why the channel changed everything for the 80s and for the bands that ruled it.

]]>Rex VoltageRex Voltage traces how MTV exploded onto the scene, rewired music culture, and turned rock into a full-blown visual event. From the first broadcast to the rise of the video superstar, this episode explains why the channel changed everything for the 80s anRex Voltage traces how MTV exploded onto the scene, rewired music culture, and turned rock into a full-blown visual event. From the first broadcast to the rise of the video superstar, this episode explains why the channel changed everything for the 80s and for the bands that ruled it.false00:10:57full<![CDATA[Poison: Party Band or Pop Genius?]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/9a068594-cb43-49b4-8d54-44d916da79f69a068594-cb43-49b4-8d54-44d916da79f6Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:01 GMT44Poison looked like the wildest band on the Strip — but behind the hairspray and chaos was a machine built for hooks, singalongs, and monster choruses.

Rex Voltage breaks down the glam, the craft, the controversy, and the case for why Poison might be one of the smartest pop-metal bands of the era.

  • How Poison turned sleaze into stadium-sized anthems
  • The songwriting tricks that made their biggest hits stick
  • Why the critics missed the joke — and the genius
]]>Rex VoltagePoison looked like the wildest band on the Strip — but behind the hairspray and chaos was a machine built for hooks, singalongs, and monster choruses. Rex Voltage breaks down the glam, the craft, the controversy, and the case for why Poison might be one oPoison looked like the wildest band on the Strip — but behind the hairspray and chaos was a machine built for hooks, singalongs, and monster choruses. Rex Voltage breaks down the glam, the craft, the controversy, and the case for why Poison might be one of the smartest pop-metal bands of the era. How Poison turned sleaze into stadium-sized anthems The songwriting tricks that made their biggest hits stick Why the critics missed the joke — and the geniusfalse00:18:51full<![CDATA[What Exactly Is Hair Metal? And Why It Still Matters]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/fa8909c8-bfbe-4953-925d-6986ab9613e6fa8909c8-bfbe-4953-925d-6986ab9613e6Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT33What exactly is hair metal? Rex Voltage breaks down the sound, style, and swagger of the genre that turned arena rock into a full-contact sport. From the Sunset Strip to MTV, this episode traces how big hooks, bigger hair, and unapologetic excess became a whole cultural force — and why the music still hits today.

Turn it up. This one’s mandatory.

]]>Rex VoltageWhat exactly is hair metal? Rex Voltage breaks down the sound, style, and swagger of the genre that turned arena rock into a full-contact sport. From the Sunset Strip to MTV, this episode traces how big hooks, bigger hair, and unapologetic excess became aWhat exactly is hair metal? Rex Voltage breaks down the sound, style, and swagger of the genre that turned arena rock into a full-contact sport. From the Sunset Strip to MTV, this episode traces how big hooks, bigger hair, and unapologetic excess became a whole cultural force — and why the music still hits today. Turn it up. This one’s mandatory.false00:18:55full<![CDATA[Mötley Crüe: Chaos, Riffs & Survival]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/e40659d8-0985-4b12-b256-61d8c61fb61ee40659d8-0985-4b12-b256-61d8c61fb61eSat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:01 GMT22From Sunset Strip misfits to arena-level infamy, this episode traces how Mötley Crüe turned chaos into a brand, riffs into weapons, and survival into the ultimate headline. Expect the wild ride through the Crüe’s rise, the music that made them undeniable, the disaster zones they created, and the sheer stubborn force that kept them alive long enough to become legend.

Turn it up—this one’s mandatory.

]]>Rex VoltageFrom Sunset Strip misfits to arena-level infamy, this episode traces how Mötley Crüe turned chaos into a brand, riffs into weapons, and survival into the ultimate headline. Expect the wild ride through the Crüe’s rise, the music that made them undeniable,From Sunset Strip misfits to arena-level infamy, this episode traces how Mötley Crüe turned chaos into a brand, riffs into weapons, and survival into the ultimate headline. Expect the wild ride through the Crüe’s rise, the music that made them undeniable, the disaster zones they created, and the sheer stubborn force that kept them alive long enough to become legend. Turn it up—this one’s mandatory.false00:21:26full<![CDATA[Welcome to Big Hair, Bigger Riffs]]>https://big-hair-bigger-riffs-9wfubp.jellypod.com/episodes/0e394974-b2d2-43c2-8109-d18d7c8ba0e30e394974-b2d2-43c2-8109-d18d7c8ba0e3Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:46:34 GMT11An all-access introduction to the loudest, proudest rock revival on the dial. Rex Voltage kicks open the doors to the world of glam rock, hair metal, Sunset Strip attitude, and the kind of riffs that never learn how to behave.

Turn it up and step inside.

]]>Rex VoltageAn all-access introduction to the loudest, proudest rock revival on the dial. Rex Voltage kicks open the doors to the world of glam rock, hair metal, Sunset Strip attitude, and the kind of riffs that never learn how to behave. Turn it up and step inside.An all-access introduction to the loudest, proudest rock revival on the dial. Rex Voltage kicks open the doors to the world of glam rock, hair metal, Sunset Strip attitude, and the kind of riffs that never learn how to behave. Turn it up and step inside.false00:13:25full