This time on ‘When Metal Ruled the 80s’ it’s …’The Rise and Rise of Metal’ … as seventies rock gets a makeover, a dazzling Dutch guitarist rips up the rock’n’roll rule book and, in L.A., a glitzy glam scene explodes into the charts.

This time on ‘When Metal Ruled the 80s … Metal Goes Massive’ … as glam gets a cutting edge, a gang of New Jersey rockers take the world by storm and the hedonistic rock’n’roll lifestyle leads to tragedy.

This time on ‘When Metal Ruled the 80s … Excess All Areas’ … it’s the end of the decade, when non-stop partying needs to a near death experience and metal fans are left reeling as rock reveals its gentler side.

This time on ‘When Metal Ruled the 80s … The Party’s Over’ … a musical revolution calls time on the glam rock party and, in its attempts to survive, glam metal risks becoming an over-indulgent self-parody.

Famous for hits like ‘I’m Eighteen’, ‘Poison’ and the game changing track ‘School’s Out’, frontman Alice Cooper shocked and scandalised his way to stardom. He started life as Vince Furnier, an all-American son of a pastor, but rose to fame in the early ’70s as his hellraising onstage alter ego, Alice Cooper – rock’s first ‘villain’. His bloody stage antics and outrageous persona made him beloved by kids and hated by parents. But behind the scenes, the demonic character of Alice Cooper would ultimately consume him. This is the extraordinary story of the man who would become the godfather of shock rock.

We delve into the six songs that saw British Blues rockers Whitesnake become global rock icons. From their early origins in England though to their 80s US chart-topping smash hit, ‘Here I Go Again’. We hear from current & former band members, the Emmy award winning video director & industry experts who witnessed it all. Original members, Guitarist Bernie Marsden & Bass player Neil Murray recall the groups early days and the drive that saw lead singer David Coverdale consistently change the bands line-up. Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa offers his unique appraisal of what makes the band’s music so memorable. Recording engineer Mike Fraser unpacks the sonics of Whitesnake’s multi-platinum breakthrough US album ‘1987’. Emmy winning director Marty Callner talks us through Whitesnake’s iconic videos, and how model & actress Tawny Kitaen became a vital influence in the band’s huge success. Whilst Whitesnake’s six string legends Adrian Vandenberg & Steve Vai give the low down on their part in helping Whitesnake become one of the biggest rock acts on the planet.

We explore the three tracks that saw Kiss become one of the biggest rock acts of all time. From their spectacular live shows and breakthrough anthem ‘Rock And Roll All Nite’ to their startling reinvention with ‘Lick It Up’. We hear from the drummer who helped cover up the group’s biggest secret, the industry insider who helped shape the band’s image and the producers and engineers behind Kiss’s biggest hits. KISS’s loyal Art Director Dennis Woloch recalls the group’s early days and the struggles the band faced before making it. Session drummer Anton Fig and Engineer Jay Messina recall the drama and subterfuge behind one of the group’s biggest hits. While Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, Megadeth’s Marty Friedman and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai reveal their love for the band and break down the stories behind Kiss’s most memorable songs.

We tell the inside story of six unforgettable songs, that took Mötley Crüe from Sunset Strip wannabes to giants of metal. We discover how the group’s love of Alice Cooper and 70s UK glam rock inspired early classics like Live Wire and how, unbeknownst to band members, the video for breakthrough track, Looks that Kill, was inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner. We explore how the band managed to survive the aftermath of the tragically fatal car crash, which saw singer Vince Neil jailed. And we hear how biopic ‘The Dirt’ has introduced Mötley Crüe to a new generation, leading them to tear up the contract where it had vowed never to play live again. Record producer Tom Werman recalls eating Suchi with Nikki Sixx the night after the bass player had famously briefly died after a drug overdose. Bob Rock marvels at how he ‘lucked out’ when a newly sober band turned up to make the landmark Doctor Feelgood album, with him at the controls. Video makers Wayne Isham and Curt Marvis recall the antics on the legendary Girls, Girls, Girls video shoot, that led to filming being shut down. While Cinematographer Toby Phillips recalls the feverish excitement as the band returned to West Hollywood’s Whisky a Go Go to film Kickstart My Heart.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A discussion of what’s in store for the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live” and a sneak peek of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night; the hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.