A raw look at the human cost of 80s excess, proving the music business is tougher than the metal.
Series Analysis:
I Wanna Rock: The 80s Metal Dream captures the electric rise and crushing fall of the Sunset Strip’s loudest residents. It is less about the nostalgia of hairspray and spandex, and more about the brutal economics of stardom. We watched members of Skid Row and Winger navigate the dizzying heights of MTV rotation before the grunge wave pulled the plug. The season finale left us in a quiet room, echoing the sudden silence many of these rockers faced in the 90s. Now, audiences are stuck in the agonizing wait for renewal news, wondering if the tour continues. To ensure you are front row if Paramount+ decides to crank the volume for a second set, adding a reminder now is the ultimate backstage pass.
Tone: Nostalgic, chaotic, cautionary
Last Updated: July 2025