Netflix’s Devil May Cry Still Has The Best Needle Drops On Any Platform

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There’s nothing quite like a great song appearing in a TV show, and using contemporary music has led to many unforgettable scenes. Think of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” in Stranger Things or “How to Save a Life” in Grey’s Anatomy – the perfect song at the right moment can be incredibly powerful. Choosing those songs is a lot like being a DJ – you really need to know what your audience will connect with. Should you play a nostalgic song from the 80s, or a current hit? Would a lesser-known track make a bigger impact than a popular one?

Whether you enjoy it or not, the Netflix series Devil May Cry clearly understands who it’s made for. Based on the popular video game series that started in 2001 with the PlayStation 2, this show is just the latest part of a large franchise that also includes games, a brief anime series, and novels. Devil May Cry is now a major hit, and the first season of the Netflix show proved that, earning an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A big part of what makes the show so popular is its music, which features a lot of rock and nü-metal from the 2000s. While many fans of those genres also played the original Devil May Cry game, the show’s music still works even if you’re not familiar with bands like Linkin Park or Limp Bizkit. The series clearly aims to appeal to those who grew up listening to that kind of music, but it’s not essential to enjoy it.

As a big fan of the Devil May Cry series, some of the coolest moments in season one for me were definitely Dante taking down a whole bunch of Darkcom agents while “Guerrilla Radio” by Rage Against the Machine was playing – it was epic! And the demonic highway chase set to a remixed version of Papa Roach’s “Last Resort”? Seriously awesome. The music really elevated those scenes.

The second season of Devil May Cry keeps up the excellent tradition of its soundtrack, offering some of the most memorable music you’ll find anywhere this year. Expect more energetic rap metal from Papa Roach, alongside a surprisingly emotional scene between Dante and Lady, powerfully enhanced by a heavier take on Evanescence’s “My Immortal.” From Vergil battling enemies to the beat of Drowning Pool’s “Bodies,” to a lighthearted montage set to Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8er Boi,” the season’s music is a nostalgic delight for anyone who grew up with 2000s alternative rock.

Devil May Cry Is Missing A Big Part Of Season 1’s Musical Identity

The one minor letdown in the new season of Devil May Cry is the absence of Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin'” as the opening theme. The song was a perfect fit for the first season, instantly boosting energy before each action-packed episode. It also felt fitting for Dante’s character, capturing his carefree attitude and inner turmoil through its unique sound and lyrics.

It’s possible there were licensing problems, or maybe the producers felt the song “Rollin’” didn’t fit the more emotional and character-driven tone of Devil May Cry‘s second season. While using the Limp Bizkit track might have seemed odd before some episodes, it still feels like something is missing without it.

The Songs We Want To Hear In Devil May Cry Season 3

Now that a third season of Devil May Cry on Netflix seems probable, the show will need new, high-energy songs to play during Dante’s fights with demons, and there are several tracks that would be a great fit.

It’s surprising Linkin Park’s “Numb” hasn’t been used yet, considering how well it could fit in multiple scenes. A fast-paced action sequence in Devil May Cry with System of a Down’s “Chop Suey” seems like a perfect match, and it’s hard to imagine the developers resisting that idea. Plus, Slipknot’s “People=Sh*t” feels like exactly the kind of song Mundus’s demon army would enjoy.

If those songs seem a bit expensive, you can find similar tracks in the collections of bands like P.O.D. (“Alive”), Saliva (“Click Click Boom”), and Mudvayne (“Dig”). Part of the enjoyment of Devil May Cry is discovering which nostalgic rock songs it will feature next, and season 2 shows that the show, like Korn, is here to stay.

Devil May Cry season 2 is currently streaming on Netflix.

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2026-05-13 19:21