Are you ready to rock? Paramount+ revealed exclusively via Billboard on Thursday (June 20) that a brand new docuseries, Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal, will hit the streaming platform on September 17.
The three-part, Jeff Tremaine-directed series is based on the Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock book of the same name, and will dive into brazen era of 80s hard rock, and will feature interviews with some of its main players and fans, including Poison frontman Bret Michaels, Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Skid Row guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo, TV and radio personality Riki Rachtman, Slipknot lead vocalist Corey Taylor and Jackass star Steve-O, among others.
“I’m honored to be part of this docuseries, named after the hit Poison song ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time,’” said series star Michaels in a press statement. “I’m excited for viewers to take a fresh look at the fans and bands, highs and lows, and to celebrate the music and good times of the ’80s and beyond. I hope the audience enjoys it as much as I did, and I can’t wait for them to have insight into some of those notoriously crazy moments!”
“This docuseries is a celebration of the most outrageous decade in rock n’ roll. It’s my love letter to the ‘80s,” added director Tremaine. Per a release, the series will offer “a fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music’s most iconic eras. Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.”
Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Gorilla Flicks and Spoke Studios.
