The Aquanet-scented history of Eighties-era rock and metal is set to be explored in a new three-part docuseries titled Nöthin’ but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal. Based on the semi-recent oral-history book of the same name, the mostly-Sunset Strip-set series premieres September 17th through Paramount+.
The show is based on a raucous 2021 tome from writers Tom Beaujour, Revolver’s former Editor-in-Chief, and longtime Revolver contributor Richard Bienstock, with that book having pulled together stories from numerous musicians involved in the hair-metal and hard-rock scene of the Eighties.
Similarly, Nöthin’ but a Good Time — which was directed by Jackass’ Jeff Tremaine, who also helmed the Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt —features new interviews with many scene vets, including Bret Michaels (Poison), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Dave “Snake” Sabo (Skid Row) and former Cathouse owner and MTV Headbanger’s Ball host Riki Rachtman, as well as famous fans like Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Jackass’ Steve O.
“I’m honored to be part of this docuseries, named after the hit Poison song ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time,’” Michaels said in a press release. “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 Eighties 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!”
As you can see in the trailer up above, Nöthin’ but a Good Time is set to navigate the early club scene, hair metal’s rise in the zeitgeist, literally explosive codpieces, Eighties-era Satanic Panic moralism, heavy-metal tragedy and more.
This article was originally published on BrooklynVegan.com and has been edited by Revolver.