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Guitar Meets Science has shared a new mini-documentary about longtime HardRadio friends BADLANDS. "This week, we dig into the fiery rise and shocking fall of Badlands—the supergroup that had everything going for it: Jake E. Lee, fresh off his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, powerhouse vocalist Ray Gillen, bassist Greg Chaisson, and former Black Sabbath drummer Eric Singer. Formed in the late '80s, Badlands aimed to bring blues-based hard rock back to the forefront, rejecting the synth-heavy direction of glam. With their debut album earning critical acclaim, they seemed destined for greatness. But behind the scenes, personal battles, label frustrations, and industry betrayals tore the band apart. We'll explore how Badlands defied the era's trends, how Ray Gillen's health and controversies derailed everything, and why this band remains one of the greatest 'what could have been' stories in rock history." Check it out below:
