In the 1980s, a new sound and style emerged in response to the decline of hardcore punk, new wave, and first-wave metal. Bands like Hanoi Rocks, Guns N' Roses, and Jane's Addiction defined a generation with their music and rebellious lifestyle. This documentary explores the LA scene, featuring the bands and personalities who shaped the era.
Scenesters: Music, Mayhem and Melrose ave. 1985-1990
The 1980s witnessed a musical pivot, as the fervor of hardcore punk and pioneering essence of new wave began to wane. This led to a climate where enthusiasts and artists yearned to craft a fresh sound and aesthetic, striving to break free from the creative stasis of early metal and the limitation...