13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial → Playlist
![13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/13-songs-where-the-count-is-crucial.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial features songs by Beyoncé, Brandy, Bruno Mars, Europe, Megadeth, & OneRepublic.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Tag metal
Behind → 5 Gems
![Behind: 5 Gems No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/behind-5-gems-32-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Behind: 5 Gems No. 32 (2026) features songs by Beats By AI, Dixon Dallas, Kelly Clarkson, Paul McCartney, and Slayer.
15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs → Playlist
![15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets,Володимир Олейніков, Emiliano Vittoriosi, Mikhail Nilov, Pegah Sharifi, Ron Lach, Uncle mom’s, Wallace Castro from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/15-ear-catching-eye-opening-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs features songs by Beartooth, Ethel Cain, Future, Justin Bieber, Kim Carnes, and The Platters.
Slayer, Behind The Crooked Cross | Bangerz N Bopz
![Slayer, Behind The Crooked Cross: Bangerz N Bopz No. 62 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Recordings, LLC; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/slayer-behind-the-crooked-cross-bangerz-n-bopz-62-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 62nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Behind The Crooked Cross” performed by thrash metal band Slayer.
System Of A Down, Violent Pornography → Wacky Wednesday
![System Of A Down, Violent Pornography: Wacky Wednesday No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/system-of-a-down-violent-pornography-wacky-wednesday-37-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Violent Pornography,” performed by System Of A Down.
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
![20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20-memorable-classics-from-1986.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction | Throwback Vibez
![Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction: Throwback Vibez No. 92 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol Records, LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/megadeth-countdown-to-extinction-throwback-vibez-92-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 92nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Countdown to Extinction” by the heavy metal and thrash band Megadeth.
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs → Playlist
![21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alejandro Reyes, Elena Smuseva, Jayson Hinrichsen, Oss Leos, The Earthy Jay, Vladimir Konoplev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/21-unforgettable-and-unusual-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs features songs by Alice Cooper, Diljit Dosanjh, Jill Scott, Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, Napoleon XIV, and ROSALÍA.
Beartooth, Eyes Closed → Song Review
![Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy [📷: Beartooth Band, LLC / Fearless Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/beartooth-pure-ecstasy.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Caleb Shomo backlash aside, Beartooth delivers an enjoyable, spirited single with “Eyes Closed,” the second track from their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy.
13 Gripping Songs That Reference God | Playlist
![13 Gripping Songs That Reference God (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gerd Altmann, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-gripping-songs-that-reference-god.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Gripping Songs That Reference God features songs by Behemoth, Bruno Mars, Jake Wesley Rogers, JORDY, Mitty Collier, and Norman Hutchins.
Europe, The Final Countdown | Throwback Vibez
![Europe, The Final Countdown: Throwback Vibez No. 78 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/europe-the-final-countdown-throwback-vibez-78-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 78th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Final Countdown,” the iconic hit by Swedish rock band Europe.
13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs | Playlist
![13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-tantalizing-twist-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Tantalizing TWIST Songs features songs by Chubby Checker, Drake, Ice Nine Kills, Popcaan, Sam Cooke, and The Beatles.