As you will see in the below list of the Top 50 New Wave Songs, chosen by the UCR staff, many of these tracks would fit comfortably within other playlists from the era, not just punk, but also pop, ...

With that in mind, MetalSucks is putting on our metalcore apologist hat and revisiting the best songs of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

[RELATED: 10 Songs You Didn’t Know Jon Bon Jovi Wrote ... The tune offered an accessible, goth-influenced New Wave sound. It showcased Bators’ crooned verses, as well as synth organ lines.

It also finds inspiration in an unusual place: Toni Basil’s new wave cheerleader classic “Hey Mickey.” SORRY uses that song’s lyrics to their own devices, painting a brooding portrait of ...

Enjoy this week’s list, featuring new songs from J. Cole (“Port Antonio”), Ab-Soul (Squeeze 1st 2″), Rod Wave (“D.A.R.E.”) ...