NOT the 80s love ballads by hair-metal bands, but rather epic story-songs by various classic rock, hard rock and metal bands.

From Led Zep to Pantera to QOTSA to Weezer, & ending w/ the greatest 'ballad' of all time, Bohemian Rhapsody.

If 'ballad' to you is defined by the likes of BonJovi or Journey songs, then this isn't the mix you were looking for.

*UPDATE: Corrected all the horrible soundcloud versions!*

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