Metallica experiencing significant chart success on Billboard this week
Metallica, the iconic American heavy metal band, has once again made a significant impact on the music industry, re-entering various Billboard charts with their classic albums and hit songs.
The band's self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by spending over 800 weeks on the Billboard 200. This feat is shared by only three other albums in history - Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Bob Marley's Legend, and Journey's Greatest Hits. Moreover, The Black Album has logged an impressive 500 weeks on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart, underscoring its enduring dominance in the rock genre.
"Enter Sandman," one of the most successful songs from the harder side of rock music from The Black Album, has also made a comeback. After being absent from the Billboard Global 200 just days ago, "Enter Sandman" has found its way back to the chart at No. 194. Interestingly, it has only spent six weeks on the Billboard Global 200 throughout the years. However, the song has risen to No. 9 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs roster, showcasing its continued popularity.
Metallica's commercial success can be attributed to its smash hits like "Enter Sandman," "The Unforgiven," and "Nothing Else Matters." These songs have helped the band to sell at least 20 million copies of The Black Album in the U.S. alone, making it one of the top-performing albums of all time.
In addition to The Black Album, Metallica's another classic album, Master of Puppets, has also made a comeback. It reentered the Top Album Sales ranking at No. 44, indicating a resurgence of interest in the band's early works.
Metallica's album, Metallica, currently appears on three different Billboard charts: Billboard 200, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and Top Hard Rock Albums. The band has also re-entered the Top 40 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, landing at No. 40. However, Metallica experienced a slight drop on the Top Hard Rock Albums list, moving down one spot.
The band's commercial breakthrough came with the release of Metallica in August 1991. The album remains a significant force in the rock music industry, with its continued presence on various Billboard charts. Metallica scores one of the 200 most consumed songs around the planet with "Enter Sandman," marking its enduring popularity.
It's worth noting that "Enter Sandman" is Metallica's only hit song on any Billboard chart. Despite this, the band's influence on the rock music industry is undeniable, with The Black Album serving as a testament to their lasting impact.
In brief, Metallica's self-titled album is the fourth album in history to surpass 800 weeks on the Billboard 200, and the only studio album in that elite group. It has also logged 500 weeks on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, illustrating sustained popularity across specialized Billboard charts. No other Metallica album has been reported to match these historic chart durations, making the self-titled album their landmark Billboard chart milestone.
Sources:
- Billboard
- Rolling Stone
- UCR
- NME
In the realm of entertainment and music, Metallica's self-titled album has etched a remarkable milestone, being the only studio album to spend over 800 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Bob Marley's Legend, and Journey's Greatest Hits.
Moreover, Metallica's album, Metallica, has made a notable chart comeback, appearing on three different Billboard charts, showcasing the band's enduring popularity and influence in the rock music industry.
