Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.
Last week, I was slapping my hand to my forehead over the realization that we’re entering a new decade. It might not sound like too big of a deal, but in addition to putting together a Best of 2019 list, now I have to go back and round up what I think was the best music out of the whole decade. It’s kind of daunting, not least of all because I know there’s so much music out there I haven’t experienced yet, so I have no idea what gems I’ll end up stumbling over when everyone ends up putting out best of the decade lists. But I’ve been enjoying going back and listening to albums that I haven’t heard in a while to make sure they’re still good. For the most part they are, and that makes me happy.
Debut #11
7,025 sold
The band’s sixth album is its highest charting to date.
Debut #52
1,975 sold
Debut #61
1,700 sold
This is the band’s third album.
Debut #85
1,325 sold
This is the band’s second covers EP.
Debut #89
1,250 sold
This is the band’s ninth album.
Debut #28
570 sold
The band’s fifth album and its first in seven years.
560 sold
This is the band’s sixth album.
460 sold
This is the band’s seventh album.
400 sold
This is the band’s ninth album with a followup planned for release next year.
360 sold
This is the band’s debut album.
300 sold
This is the band’s second album.
260 sold
This is the band’s debut album.
250 sold
This is the band’s eleventh album.
#23 (from 20)
4,000 sold
A 26% drop.
#59 (from 35)
1,775 sold
A 39% drop.
#65 (from 17)
1,650 sold
A 75% second week drop.
#70 (from #62)
1,550 sold
A drop of 8%.
#97 (from 21)
1,150 sold
A 76% drop in week two.
#98 (from 29)
1,150 sold
A second week drop of 70%.
#126 (from 87)
940 sold
A 22% drop.
#128 (from 74)
910 sold
A 40% drop in week two.
#134 (from 171)
870 sold
A 34% boost.
#143 (from 111)
800 sold
A 17% drop.
#148 (from 24)
780 sold
A drop of 82% in week two.
#153 (from 153)
760 sold
This holds the same chart position as last week.
#164 (from 112)
720 sold
A 24% drop.
#178 (from 137)
650 sold
A 21% drop.
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Godsmack,
Icon(Republic)
#180 (from 180)
650 sold
A 9% boost
510 sold
A second week drop of 87%.
500 sold
A whopping 169% boost.
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Rob Halford With Family & Friends,
Celestial(Legacy)
420 sold
A 5% drop.
280 sold
A 68% drop in week two.
180 sold
A 69% drop in week two.