With five songs charting, Linkin Park’s “Numb” stands out, gaining across all Billboard tallies it … More
Linkin Park’s presence on the Billboard charts this week is both impressive and unsurprising. The band has been one of the most dominant forces in hard rock for decades, so seeing five of its songs appear across various rankings at one time doesn’t raise too many eyebrows.
What’s particularly notable this frame, though, is the variety in those wins. The band’s currently-charting tracks span both brand new material and older, well-loved smashes. While most tunes fall, almost across the board, one classic in particular is on the move, and it’s surging everywhere.
“Numb” Climbs on Every Chart It Appears On
Of Linkin Park’s five current hits, only “Numb” is gaining across the board. The emotional anthem isn’t just showing signs of life, it’s actively climbing on each and every chart it reaches. That performance sets it apart from the rest of the group’s latest wins, as only a few hold steady on a handful of tallies, while the rest are on the decline.
“Numb” Jumps on Its Sole U.S. Chart
Among all the tallies where “Numb” is present, its best performance this week comes on the only U.S.-based ranking it manages to reach. The fan favorite rises from No. 7 to No. 4 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart.
As of this frame, “Numb” joins an exclusive club, becoming one of just eight songs to spend 250 weeks on the tally of the most-streamed hard rock tunes in America. It joins tunes by the likes of Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and 3 Doors Down.
“Numb” Enjoys a Global Milestone
Outside the U.S., “Numb” is also lifting. The cut steps up to No. 102 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and No. 114 on the Billboard Global 200.
This week marks a full year — 52 frames — for the band on the Billboard Global 200 with this single, adding a special twist to its resurgence.
Other Linkin Park Tracks Are Also Charting
While “Numb” is clearly the standout this week, it’s far from the only Linkin Park song that’s still holding on. Four additional cuts find space on at least one list apiece, with most managing to appear on several tallies at once.
“In the End” is still present on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, where it sits just behind “Numb” at No. 5. It also claims spots on both Billboard global tallies. This frame, it too celebrates 250 weeks on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs chart, matching the impressive total that “Numb” hits at the same time.
“The Emptiness Machine,” one of the band’s newest releases, holds onto the top spot on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. That makes it the most consumed hard rock tune in the U.S. right now. It can also be found on both global rankings.
“Heavy as the Crown” appears on more Billboard lists than any other Linkin Park title this week. It’s currently present on six rankings and still holds inside the top 10 on three of them. While it no longer reigns on the Rock and Alternative Airplay chart, it only slips slightly, falling one rung from No. 1.
“Two-Faced,” another cut from the band’s comeback album From Zero, doesn’t look as sturdy this time around. It’s now only found on one ranking — the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart — and it dips from No. 17 to No. 23. If it doesn’t stabilize soon, it might disappear entirely.
