With a career spanning more than 30 years, and over 130 million records sold, Bon Jovi is one of the best-selling American rock bands in history. Their top-selling album, Slippery When Wet, reinvented heavy metal for a wider, and younger, audience. It turned the New Jersey rockers into global superstars. They were young, fun and good looking. But behind the good-time image, the band’s namesake and front man, Jon Bon Jovi, became a controlling leader with an iron grip. Those who forgot his rules or requirements were replaced. The brand became bigger than the band. ‘Bon Jovi: Breaking the Band’ reveals the inside story of the rise and fall of this 1980s phenomenon that continues to reinvent itself to this day.

Alice Cooper rose from total anonymity to become the highest grossing rock group in the world. They captured the imagination of a generation with their iconic hits such as ‘School’s out,’ as well as through their provocative and theatrical stage show, the likes of which had never been seen before. But the pressure was immense, and when the lead singer began to outshine the other band members, it wasn’t long before jealousy and greed took their toll on the band. Alcoholism and drug abuse spiralled, and ten years after they formed, but only three years after their first hit, the band was no more. The lead singer changed his name to Alice Cooper and became a cultural icon, whilst the other members of the group silently disappeared into the background. Breaking the Band: Alice Cooper reveals the story of this legendary band.

One of the most famous, flamboyant, wild and charismatic frontmen in the world David Lee Roth is unlike most lead singers. The frontman of Van Halen is the same person both on and off stage and craves attention and adulation at all times. Growing up the boy from rural Indiana was far from a typical farm-boy and turned into a ferociously bright teenager. His determination to become a frontman led him to convince the Van Halen brothers to let him join their band and David Lee Roth’s his infectious personality and memorable acrobatic stage presence helped make Van Halen one of the most popular rock bands in the world. His notorious rock n roll lifestyle and fun-loving demeanour cemented Diamond Dave as, for some, the band’s only “real” frontman.

Formed in the late 1970s and racking up more than a hundred million album sales, British band Iron Maiden have been heavy metal’s undisputed kings for nearly 40 years. Loud, proud and famed for their spectacular album covers and live shows, their meteoric rise from the pubs and clubs of London, England to the stadiums of the world, was borne out of the uncompromising musical vision of founder and bass player Steve Harris. But that same leadership and vision ignited long-festering tensions – especially when the band signed up flamboyant lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Not only did he constantly push Steve aside to take center stage, he had plenty of his own musical ideas too. As the band grew exhausted touring the world performing its massive shows relentlessly, these tensions loomed larger and large and ultimately shook Iron Maiden to its very foundations in the early 1990s.

We explore three classic, career-defining Judas Priest tracks, that helped shape the genre of heavy metal – including the iconic ‘Breaking The Law’ and US commercial breakthrough ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’. With new, exclusive interviews with members of Judas Priest, the music producers behind some of the band’s biggest successes and the celebrated video director who added a visual element to the ground-breaking music. The ‘Metal God’, aka Judas Priest front man Rob Halford and longest serving member, bassist Ian Hill, relive the band’s pioneering rise from the underground. Celebrated metal producer, Tom Allom, and engineer Louis Austin, share stories of recording in party paradise, Ibiza, and John Lennon’s former residence. Renowned rock director Wayne Isham talks through Judas Priest’s innovative music videos perfect for the MTV generation. While Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale break down the stories behind Judas Priest’s most memorable songs.

We explore the three hits that define Alice Cooper’s career as the Godfather of shock rock – from the revolutionary and controversial stage shows to the iconic and rebellious smash hit, ‘School’s Out’. We hear from the musicians who shared the stage, the award-winning music video director and close friends who witnessed it all. Former members of Cooper’s band, guitarist Steve Hunter and bass player Prakash John recall the unique and horror-fuelled performances that broke creative boundaries. Guitarist Dweezil Zappa shares stories of how his legendary father Frank signed the Alice Cooper band while Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe and the GTO’s Pamela De Barres share stories and break down some of Cooper’s most memorable songs. Award winning video director Nigel Dick and actress Rana Kennedy talk us through Alice Cooper’s iconic Poison video and how his late 80s comeback cemented his legacy as rock’s greatest showman.

We lift the lid on the making of six epic tracks, that helped take Def Leppard from teenaged Sheffield hopefuls to the top of the rock world. We hear how the band’s early embrace of the video age kick-started their career in America and how the catchy ‘Photograph’ gave them their big US breakthrough, while success back home in the UK remained more elusive. Key insiders within the Def Leppard camp recall how the band bounced back from the dual blows of drummer Rick Allen losing an arm and the tragic death of guitarist Steve Clark. Recording engineer Craig Thomson remembers the taxing sessions in the studio, where perfectionist producer, ‘Mutt’ Lange, pushed the band’s members to breaking point. Director of the ‘Photograph’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ videos, David Mallet reveals the gang mentality and can-do attitude behind the band’s success. While the ‘Animal’ video director, Jean Pellerin, tells the tale of singer Joe Elliott’s ordeal at the hands of a circus knife thrower. We also uncover the secrets of the legendary ‘in the round’ live shows, with testimony from video director Wayne Isham and band confidante, writer Paul Elliott.

We explore the three classic hits that define Poison’s career as the one of the best-loved glam metal bands of all time. Having honed their sound, sensational stage show and famous androgynous image on LA’s Sunset Strip rock scene, Poison’s first Top 40 Billboard hit came in the form of second single ‘Talk Dirty To Me.’ Video director Jean Pellerin reveals how he captured the band’s sense of fun and feelgood energy in the song’s music video, helping it become an MTV favorite. In 1988, Poison released the rock ballad ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn.’ Although their record company were initially reluctant to release it – believing it to be “too country” – it would become their biggest ever hit, peaking at number one on the Billboard chart. More hits followed, including the pop rock smash ‘Unskinny Bop.’ The meaning of the song’s title has remained a mystery to many, but road crew member Riki Valentine reveals that ‘Unskinny Bop’ doesn’t actually mean anything, it was just a phrase that fit the melody when they were writing it. Despite their huge success, it wasn’t all plain sailing for Poison. Those close to the band – including producer Jim Faraci and video director Shane Stanley – share memories of the fall-outs and rock n’ roll excess that went on behind the scenes, culminating in singer Bret Michaels and guitarist C.C. Deville coming to blows backstage at the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards.

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.