It was another good week for heavy music, with pioneers of two different metal genres landing in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Dream Theater's self-titled album cracks the chart at No. 7, while Metallica's 'Through the Never' soundtrack debuts at No. 9. Additionally, 'Dream Theater' grabbed the No. 1 spot on the Hard Rock Albums chart.
“What’s that, this picture is for a billboard millions will see? Okay let me just make a face like I smelt a fart.” You nailed it bro!
Watch out Madge, Shinedown is coming for ya! With the release of their latest disc ‘Amaryllis,’ Shinedown debuted in the No. 4 slot on the Billboard 200 — marking their highest chart debut to date. Who knows? Maybe next week they can uproot the ‘Material Girl’ herself and replace Madonna in the top slot overall helping rock reign supreme!
The Billboard Chart has reached its 1,000th number 1 song! Since its inception in August of 1958, countless artists have had the pleasure of gracing themselves atop the coveted list.
The milestone song, "Born This Way", belongs to Lady Gaga...
Billboard released their annual list of the top 200 most sold albums of the year and AC/DC, Disturbed, Godsmack and Avenged Sevenfold were just a couple artists who made it on.