The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go ...

But, between the flashes of occasional sun and the splashes of rain 10 seconds after, at least the world of heavy metal has ...

The cult animated film became a rock-and-roll phenomenon thanks to one of the most legendary heavy metal soundtracks of the ...

Metal bands usually know how to put on a show. It is one of the biggest appeals of the genre. Some of the best groups can deliver stellar live performances, becoming a lot more interesting to ...

Since breaking through as a pop star with her Control album 40 years ago, Janet Jackson has amassed one of the great song catalogs in pop or R&B history. Of course, she’s racked up hits like few other ...

Devil May Cry Season 2’s soundtrack turns up the chaos with Papa Roach and Hanumankind’s explosive anime anthem, iconic nu ...

This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Kelela, Boards of Canada, GB, and more. Listen below and follow our playlists ...

Hair metal flexed its muscle in the late 70s. These four power ballads showed the softer side of these heavy acts.

Crank up the volume and prepare to headbang! Join us as we count down our picks for the most influential, important and ...

The song jumpstarted the nu-metal movement and became a blueprint for this metal sound. of all time by bassists. The solo showcased Cliff Burton’s innovative, expressive approach and impact on thrash ...

Amid cost-of-living pressures and global turmoil, music lovers are increasingly streaming punk, hard rock and heavy metal for catharsis.

In the ongoing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini saga, some new information has come to light. Apparently, following a four-game skid back in 2022, when Vrabel was still the head coach of the Tennessee ...