The Stream N’ Destroy newsletter has disclosed the latest data on the audience of Rock music on US radio. Despite many people transitioning to streaming, these numbers still provide valuable insights into the current popular artists.
According to the collected data, Metallica secured the top spot among the most-listened-to Rock artists with their single “Too Far Gone?” from the album “72 Seasons” (2023).
Following closely behind the band led by James Hetfield were Pop Evil with “Skeletons,” the title track of the album released by the singer this year, and Beartooth with “Might Love Myself,” which also garnered attention on the radio in Brazil.
The Top 5 most-played Rock songs in the US were rounded out by Asking Alexandria with “Psycho” and blink-182 with “ONE MORE TIME,” highlighting blink-182’s strong presence in streaming, especially considering their impressive numbers in their latest album. The band has been confirmed as a headliner for Lollapalooza Brazil 2024.
Check out the list of the top 5 most-played Rock songs in the US at the end of the article!
Metallica Cracks Down on Counterfeit Merchandise During New Tour
Speaking of Metallica, the company responsible for printing the band’s tour merchandise has taken legal action to be allowed to seize and destroy counterfeit merch items, reinforcing the stance taken on recent occasions.
Merch Traffic is also reportedly preventing the sale of fake products in New York, Texas, and New Jersey, with the aim of curbing illegal activity. Can you imagine the chaos if such a measure were taken during the shows in Brazil?
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The Top 5 Most-Played Rock Songs on US Radio:
- blink-182 – “ONE MORE TIME”
- Asking Alexandria – “Psycho”
- Beartooth – “Might Love Myself”
- Pop Evil – “Skeletons”
- Metallica – “Too Far Gone?”