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Green Day's 'American Idiot' Tops 21st Century Rock & Metal Albums Chart

Green Day's iconic album tops the list. Plus, the band's new film is on the way.

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Green Day's 'American Idiot' Tops 21st Century Rock & Metal Albums Chart

The Official Charts have unveiled the 40 biggest-selling rock and metal studio albums of the 21st century. Green Day's 'American Idiot' tops the list, while The Darkness' 'Permission To Land' secures third place. Meanwhile, Green Day has announced a road trip comedy film, 'News Years Rev', set for release soon.

Green Day's influential album 'American Idiot', released in 2004, has sold over 2.6 million UK chart units, making it the clear leader in the rankings. The band's success extends beyond music, as they recently announced a new film, 'News Years Rev', a road trip comedy produced by all three members. The first trailer was shared recently, and the film is expected to hit screens soon.

The Darkness' 'Permission To Land', released in 2003, takes the third spot with over 1.45 million chart units sold. Other notable albums in the top five include Muse's 'Black Holes & Revelations' (2006) in fifth place with over 1.22 million units sold, and Evanescence's 'Fallen' (2003) in fourth place with over 1.35 million units sold. Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory' (2000) rounds out the top two with over 2 million units sold.

The Official Charts' list provides a fascinating look into the most successful rock and metal albums of the 21st century. Green Day's dominance is clear, both in music and news, while other notable acts like The Darkness, Muse, Evanescence, and Linkin Park have also made significant impacts. Fans eagerly await the release of Green Day's 'News Years Rev' film.

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