Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.
Notable Debuts:
A Day To Remember, Bad Vibrations (ADTR)
Debut #1
61,800 sold
ADTR’s latest is not just the top debut on the charts overall, but also the band’s highest charting album to date.
Art of Dying, Nevermore (Virtues and Virtues)
690 sold
This is a new EP from the band following their LP from last year.
Imminent Sonic Destruction, Triumphia (Luxor)
430 sold
The band’s second album debuts on the charts.
Goblin Cock, NECRONOMIDONKEYKONGIMICON (Joyful Noise)
200 sold
The bands third album is their first in eight years. We know you were missing some goblin cock in your life.
Notable Sales:
Skillet, Unleashed (Atlantic)
#31 (from 30)
5,400 sold
A 16% drop only brought this down by one spot.
Disturbed, Immortalized (Reprise)
#60 (from 70)
3,025 sold
Despite a 5% drop, this actually rose up the charts.
Prophets of Rage, The Party’s Over (Prophets of Rage)
#79 (from 26)
2,375 sold
This took a drop of 67% in week two.
Five Finger Death Punch, Got Your Six (Prospect Park)
#83 (from 98)
2,250 sold
A slight 4% boost with over 390,000 sold.
Volbeat, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie (Universal)
#94 (from 106)
1,775 sold
A drop of 12%, but this crossed over 100,000 sold.
Steven Tyler, We’re All Somebody from Somewhere (Dot Records)
#95 (from #97)
1,775 sold
A 20% drop leads somewhere.
Deftones, Gore (Reprise)
#114 (from 164)
1,500 sold
A 16% boost is goregeous.
Sabaton, The Last Stand (Nuclear Blast)
#133 (from 111)
1,350 sold
Can’t stand a 31% drop.
Chevelle,
Shinedown, Threat To Survival (Atlantic)
#154 (from 183)
1,175 sold
This sold about the same amount as last week.
Pierce the Veil, Misadventures (Fearless)
#167 (re-entry)
1,100 sold
An 18% boost brings this back up the charts after dropping off last week.
The Amity Affliction, This Could Be Heartbreak (Roadrunner)
#185 (re-entry)
1,000 sold
This re-enters the charts as well after dropping off last week.
Gemini Syndrome, Memento Mori (Another Century)
730 sold
This could use mori sales after an 11% drop.
Twelve Foot Ninja, Outlier (Volkanik)
630 sold
This takes an 83% second week drop.
Delain, Moonbathers (Napalm)
590 sold
A 79% drop in week two.
Inquisition, Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial Zenith (Season of Mist)
510 sold
A 57% drop is about as long as the album title.
Stitched Up Heart, Never Alone (Another Century)
430 sold
This is boosted again by 36%.
Fire From the Gods, Narrative (Rise)
390 sold
A 67% drop for week two.
Sodom,
Rival Sons, Hollow Bones (Earache)
340 sold
This sold about the same as last week.
SubRosa, For This We Fought the Battle of Ages (Profound Lore)
260 sold
A 75% drop, but this album is not short on buzz.
Russian Circles, Guidance (Sargent House)
260 sold
This could use some guidance after a 40% drop.
Red Sun Rising, Polyester Zeal (Razor & Tie)
250 sold
Revocation, Great is Our Sin (Metal Blade)
250 sold
Great is a 13% boost.
Despised Icon, Beast (Nuclear Blast)
220 sold
A drop of 13%.
Ghoul, Dungeon Bastards (Tankcrimes)
210 sold
A 49% pushes this back up.
Thank You Scientist, Stranger Heads Prevail (Evil Ink)
200 sold
This also gets boosted back up by 52%.
Black Crown Initiate, Selves We Cannot Forgive (eOne)
190 sold
Also a big boost up by 60%.
Nails, You Will Never Be One Of Us (Nuclear Blast)
190 sold
The band might not be keeping you up to date, but at least we’ve kept you informed about how their album is doing.
Fates Warning,
Running Wild, Rapid Foray (SPV/Steamhammer)
180 sold
A 54% drop slows things down.
