Foo Fighters have surpassed Metallica and Van Halen, breаking their previous tie with these iconic rock bands

The Foo Fighters have once again demonstrated their enduring popularity with their latest album, “But Here We Are,” released in June 2023. Despite the passage of many months, the album continues to produce chart-topping hits, further solidifying the band’s position in the rock genre. This week, their latest single, “The Glass,” has climbed to the number one spot on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, marking another milestone in the band’s illustrious career.

The Mainstream Rock Airplay chart ranks the top-performing tracks on radio stations across the U.S. that focus on mainstream rock, a genre characterized by its harder edge but not limited to it. “The Glass” has risen from its previous position at number three to claim the top spot, dethroning Pearl Jam’s “Dark Matter,” which had held the position for four weeks.

This achievement marks the Foo Fighters’ fourteenth number one Һit on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, placing them among the ranks of the most successful acts in the chart’s history. In surpassing Metallica and Van Halen, both of whom have amassed thirteen chart-topping singles, the Foo Fighters now stand alone with fourteen number one hits.

Their accomplishment ties them with Five Finger Deаth PuncҺ for the third-most number one hits in the chart’s history. Shinedown leads with nineteen chart-toppers, followed by Three Days Grace with seventeen. The Foo Fighters’ continued success underscores their enduring influence and appeal within the rock music landscape.