The brand new hair metal spotlight Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal premiers September 2024. The docuseries pays tribute to the iconic, over the top era of hard rock that saw acts like Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, and even pop-leaning artists like Bon Jovi rule the scene. Hair metal ain’t just the glam: it’s the energy, the culture, the spectacle, the excess.
Where to Watch How to Watch Nöthin’ But a Good Time
Nöthin’ But a Good Time streams on Paramount+ beginning Tuesday, September 17.
Nöthin’ But a Good Time on Paramount+
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Behind Nöthin’ But a Good Time
Of course, the inspiration behind the series is the real legacy and influence of the hard rock/hair metal era. But the series is specifically based on Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock’s book “Nothin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Explosion,” which featured interviews from Guns ’N’ Roses, Twisted Sister, Cinderella, Ozzy Osbourne, etc; as well as record label executives, sound engineers, costume designers, and the like—which sounds about as in-depth as can be.