Best stadium anthem: ‘We Will Rock You’ or ‘Rock and Roll Part 2’? | The Tylt
The roar of the crowd makes the stadium experience unforgettable, and nothing unifies them quite like an anthem to rally around. Queen’s "We Will Rock You" has been a staple at sporting events with its easily clap-able beat. Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2" brought fans one of the most timeless clap-along beats ever. Which song is the best stadium anthem? 🏟️

The stadium experience is a staple of any sporting event and music is a major part of that. Sure, the stars of the show are on the field, but there's something magical about uniting with fans who share the same love as you. Whether it's a great pump-up jam or something you can sing to, stadium anthems make attending a game an unforgettable experience. So, the Tylt set up the bracket of brackets to determine what song is with-out-a-doubt the best stadium anthem ever.
"We Will Rock You" notched a close win against "Welcome to the Jungle" in its first-round matchup, winning by under seven points. "Rock and Roll Part 2" dominated Darude's "Sandstorm" in its opening round battle, rolling to a 27 point victory. Who will come out on top to reach the final round?
Time to vote for your favorite song!
From its humble beginnings on Queen's "News of the World" album to its eternal place in stadium anthem lore, "We Will Rock You" will be played as long as there are sporting events. The song's simple beat makes it easy to stomp and clap to, and it's in-your-face lyrics make it perfect to shout to an opposing team. Queen may have recorded the perfect stadium anthem.
That drum beat, though. You can't listen to Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2," and not clap along to the powerful beat. The very next layer is an iconic guitar riff that was made for stadium rock. All of this culminates into a primal shout of "Hey!" no one can escape.
Take a listen for yourself, via Spotify.