The bands that had once thrived on the colorful, over-the-top glam of the '80s now found themselves faced with a new reality. READ MORE: The 6 Most Underrated Hair Metal Guitarists ...

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Compared to other hair metal bands of the '80s, with its much darker sound and raunchy, shocking live shows, W.A.S.P. fits better in the “fuck you!” category than the glam category.

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