Viking Metal!

Saw some fantastic 80's metal videos late Friday night (Early Saturday morning). Saw some classics by Quiet Riot, Judas Priest, Cheetah, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Van Halen, Ozzy, etc.

Man, that was some baaaaad stuff. Watched and laughed at the hilarity that was 80's metal. Brought back lots of memories, however, and suddenly realized that my age is advancing faster than I realized... Anyways, here's a toast to those big haired, bad guitar soloin' 80's metal bands!

How to Be an 80s Hair Metal Star? From your 80s Music Guide
The sexy and dangerous look of the Hair Metal Star of the 80s is not a difficult one to obtain, but you may want to follow these few steps before venturing out on your own. A simple look for a day or a complete lifestyle makeover.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time Required: varies
Here's How:

1) Hair is the most essential element. The best style is long in back and shorter in the front, spiked with lots of hair spray. Remember, bigger does mean better.
2) Hair should be bleached blonde or dyed jet black for the best results.
If you need to dress up your hairstyle, a bandana or leather strap tied around your head would look great.
3) Makeup should be as heavy as possible, with a feminine flair. Lipstick, heavy black "raccoon" eyeliner, eye shadow, blush and powder!
4) If you want to macho up your femme look use black grease paint to get a "football player" smudge under your eye or over your nose.
5) Spandex pants in wild colors and patterns are your best bet. Preferred choices: leopard print and hot pink.
Leather pants may also be worn instead of spandex, but they *MUST* be tight and red or black!
6) Bare chests are the usual, however open front vests and cut up t-shirts exposing your hairless chest are also an excellent choice.
7) Heeled leather boots with "bootchains" are the best footwear accessories, along with Nike and Converse tennis shoes.
8) You must maintain a cocky, macho attitude, even though you are dressed like a girl.
9) Bad guitar solos are a staple of your music.
10) Keep those girls swooning with some sensitive power ballads.
11) Your singing (and talking) should be more like a caterwaul than a harmony.
12) Constant and habitual use of the word "dude" is recommended.
13) When preening for the cameras be sure to grab a bottle of Jack Daniel's or cheap Vodka. Make sure at least one photo is of you drinking it straight from the bottle, or better yet, having it poured over your head by another band mate.

Tips:
Your image is more important than the music you make.
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