What's the best hair metal song of every year from 1981 to 1991? See Loudwire's picks below, along with the runner-up song for each year. Keep reading to see the best hair metal song and runner-up of every year from 1981 to 1991. The Best Hair Metal Song (and Runner-Up) of Every Year From 1981-1991 See how the genre developed over the course of the decade. Keep reading to see the best hair metal band for each letter of the alphabet:The Best Hair Metal Band for Each Letter of the Alphabet Some of these letters had stiff competition!