If you're a fan of classic rock and hair metal, buckle up—this one's for you.

In this episode, Robert John Hadfield takes a deep dive into the October 1990 issue of RIP Magazine, flipping through every page, reminiscing about the bands, albums, ads, and unforgettable fashion choices that defined the era.

💥 The glam metal wave was still strong... but the grunge storm was brewing.
🎸 Poison was still headlining.
🔥 Slaughter was exploding.
🤘 Kip Winger was everywhere.
🎤 Anthrax was blowing minds.
💀 And Gwar... well, Gwar was doing what Gwar does.

This was the final golden era before Nirvana’s Nevermind flipped the music world upside down.

Robert shares personal stories, vinyl pickups, and insight into the bands, the real-time cultural shifts, and even spandex confessions 🤯.

👇 COMMENT with any bands or songs we should check out from this issue—especially the obscure ones! Share your own stories, memories, or RIP Magazine discoveries.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: RIP Magazine overdue? Let’s fix that
00:31 – October 1990: Rock was about to change forever
01:02 – Poison’s Flesh and Blood & “Unskinny Bop”
02:42 – Aerosmith’s Pump and their unbelievable comeback
03:55 – Slaughter’s rise from Vinnie Vincent’s shadow
04:49 – The Cult: From Electric to Sonic Temple
05:47 – Ratt, Yngwie Malmsteen, and House of Lords
06:21 – Steve Vai, Winger’s second album, and Kings of the Sun?
08:00 – RIP’s sense of humor: “More hair than this one”
09:04 – The RIP Metal Hotline: Dial-a-metal?!
10:14 – Andrew Dice Clay & reader letters
11:15 – Magazine tease: KISS in full makeup (June 1990 cover)
12:07 – Kip Winger: Denver stories & local claims
12:56 – Gwar, spectacle vs. sound
14:00 – Metal guitar training courses from the back pages
15:09 – Did you ever mail away for cassettes or band promos?
16:00 – Killer Quotes section: Brett Michaels, Joe Elliott & more
17:00 – Anthrax’s Public Enemy collab—“Bring the Noise!”
18:06 – Bruce Dickinson, Ear Candy, and indie artist shoutouts
19:01 – Mother Love Bone & the rise of Pearl Jam
20:40 – New releases & the legend of Temple of the Dog
21:11 – Ian Astbury & Billy Duffy: The Cult's magic live
22:22 – Doro, Ratt, and the glory days of glam
24:07 – Magazine ads and Columbia House nostalgia
25:56 – Viva Revolution, Electric Boys, and “Lips and Hips”
27:21 – Spandex confessional: Be honest—did you wear it?
28:20 – Beautiful boots for musicians? Only in '90
29:10 – RIP Video Magazine ad & more Slaughter
30:35 – Guns N’ Roses: How fast they became legends
31:30 – Great White, Stevie Salas, and Bill & Ted trivia
32:30 – Nelson: The bleach-blond tipping point before grunge
34:00 – Thunder, Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) & glam’s last gasp
36:38 – Poison: The new cool & centerfold discussion
38:00 – Closing thoughts & viewer challenge

🔥 FEATURED BANDS & ARTISTS:
Poison
Slaughter
Aerosmith
The Cult
Ratt
Winger
Gwar
Anthrax
Steve Vai
Bruce Dickinson
Mother Love Bone
Pearl Jam (roots)
Kip Winger
Doro
Guns N’ Roses
Nelson
Thunder
Electric Boys
House of Lords
Stevie Salas
Bad Brains
Jet Boy
Temple of the Dog
and more…

📢 CALL TO ACTION:
🎸 What did we miss?
Drop a comment with:
- Obscure bands worth checking out
- Favorite albums from this issue
- Your spandex confession 🤘
- Columbia House stories

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