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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

As Music City, Nashville is home to all genres. Even "stoner metal witch bands" — yes, you read that right. That's OmenBringer. And there's more. The city has a vibrant heavy metal scene that is home ...

Considering it’s a world of extreme music made by even more extreme characters, it’s not too hard for people to find the humor in heavy metal. Indeed, ever since Spinal Tap started singing about big ...

Rainbow - Los Angeles - June 1977. In writing this article, I was more than a little surprised at just how many Heavy Metal bands have done cover versions over the years. Then I was even more ...