What bands would be considered pop metal?

Pop metal is a subgenre of rock music characterized by its bright and catchy melodies that lean heavily on pop music influence, and a more accessible heavy metal aesthetic which is achieved by simplifying traditional metal aesthetics (such as vocal stylings, song structure, and overall production).

Some notable bands that could be categorized as pop metal include:

* Bon Jovi

* Def Leppard

* Van Halen

* Guns N' Roses

* Mötley Crüe

* Poison

* Ratt

* Skid Row

* Whitesnake

* Cinderella