Rolling Stone has recognized two iconic metal songs in its latest list of the 250 best tracks of the 21st century so far. The list features Mastodon’s “Blood and Thunder” and System of a Down’s “Chop Suey!” These two tracks showcase the impact of metal music on contemporary culture.
Highlights from Rolling Stone’s Best Songs List
- Mastodon – “Blood and Thunder”: Positioned at No. 230, this track is from the 2004 album Leviathan.
- System of a Down – “Chop Suey!”: This song is ranked No. 174 and comes from the 2001 album Toxicity.
Comparison with Rolling Stone’s Best Albums List
The recent song list aligns with Rolling Stone’s earlier compilation of the best albums of the 21st century. Notably, both featured metal albums received low rankings but demonstrated the genre’s significance.
- Leviathan: Ranked No. 171 among the best albums.
- Toxicity: Listed at No. 159.
Rock Competitors in the Ranking
While metal was represented by only two tracks, rock music dominated the list with numerous popular songs. For example:
- Green Day’s “Jesus of Suburbia”: No. 205
- Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life”: No. 195
- My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade”: No. 96
- Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down”: No. 79
- Paramore’s “Still Into You”: No. 63
- The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside”: No. 26
The highest-rated rock tracks included:
- The Strokes’ “Last Nite”: No. 12
- The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”: No. 4
Conclusion
The inclusion of two metal songs in Rolling Stone’s Best of the 21st Century list highlights the genre’s enduring influence. As music continues to evolve, these tracks serve as a testament to the power of metal in shaping the current musical landscape. For the complete list, visit El-Balad.
