Season 1

As '80s metal sweeps America, five rockers set out to make it in the world of hair spray and spandex.

Metal has been taken to new heights. As our rockers become stars, they battle personal demons, sexism and even Congress.

From country to grunge, the world's taste in music is changing, and every metal musician is fighting for survival. Some will make it, some won't ... but all will be changed forever.