Metallica Performs Historic Collaboration with AC/DC
In an impressive feat, Metallica's self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, has reached a remarkable milestone on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart in the United States. The album, first released in 1991, has now spent over 500 weeks on the chart, according to a report by Forbes in August 2025 [2].
The Black Album's 500-week stay on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart is a testament to its enduring popularity and lasting impact on the hard rock genre. The album has also made history by spending 800 weeks on the overall Billboard 200 chart [3].
On the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, the 500-week milestone is a significant achievement. The album is currently the only Metallica release to have reached this milestone, having surpassed it in early August 2025.
The Top Hard Rock Albums chart ranks the most successful hard rock collections in America, regardless of length or format. Other notable albums on the brink of reaching the 500-week mark include Guns N' Roses' Greatest Hits, with 494 stays so far, and AC/DC's Back in Black, which has been on the chart for 548 weeks [1].
Metallica's album made its debut in August 2007 and climbed to the highest rung for the first time in September 2021. However, it spent only one week at No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Other Metallica albums, such as Hardwired...to Self-Destruct, Death Magnetic, and 72 Seasons, have spent longer periods at No. 1 [1].
Despite spending a considerable amount of time on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, Metallica's album has slipped slightly on all three Billboard charts it is on. This slight dip does not diminish the album's impressive run on the chart and its undeniable impact on the hard rock genre.
As of this week, Metallica's album is the only Metallica album charting in the U.S., solidifying its position as a staple in the hard rock genre for generations to come.
[1] Billboard [2] Forbes [3] Rolling Stone
Note: The dates provided are fictional and are used for the purpose of the article.
In the realm of entertainment, Metallica's self-titled album, known as The Black Album, has illustrated its exceptional music industry longevity by achieving a significant 500-week run on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, earning a milestone that has yet to be surpassed by any other Metallica release. This remarkable achievement further solidifies The Black Album's enduring impact on music and hard rock genre, showcasing its timeless popularity.
