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Critics coined the term “hair metal” as a shorthand dismissal of the countless copycat hard rock bands that cluttered the Sunset Strip and ruled the airwaves throughout much of the ’80s.

Looking for modern bands who are keeping the hair metal aesthetic alive and well? Here are five for your enjoyment.

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