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Sleaze metal music on the radio

Sleaze metal, also known as glam metal or hair metal, is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the late 1970s and gained popularity in the 1980s. The genre is characterized by its flashy, often androgynous appearance, and its focus on catchy hooks, guitar riffs, and big choruses. Lyrically, sleaze metal often deals with themes of partying, sex, and excess.

Some of the most popular artists of the sleaze metal genre include Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses, Poison, Skid Row, and Cinderella. These bands were known for their over-the-top image, wild live shows, and hit songs such as Motley Crue's "Girls, Girls, Girls," Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," and Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in sleaze metal, with newer bands such as Steel Panther and Crashdïet gaining popularity. These bands pay homage to the classic sleaze metal sound while also bringing their own modern twist to the genre.

There are several radio stations that specialize in playing sleaze metal music. Some of the most popular ones include Hair Metal 101, Sleaze Roxx Radio, and KNAC.COM, which also features other genres of heavy metal music. These stations provide a platform for fans of sleaze metal to discover new and classic bands, and to stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the genre.