July 16th 2024.
It's official - Metallica has made history once again! Their self-titled fifth studio album, also known as The Black Album, has spent a whopping 750 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This makes them only the fourth album in history to achieve this milestone. And what an achievement it is, considering the legendary records that have come before them - Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon with 990 weeks, Bob Marley's Legend with 843 weeks, and Journey's Greatest Hits with 813 weeks.
The news was shared on Billboard Charts' social media account with a post that read: "@Metallica's Metallica has now spent 750 total weeks on the #Billboard200." This is a testament to the enduring popularity and impact of Metallica's music, as their Black Album has produced five hit singles - Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Wherever I May Roam, and Sad But True.
But the Black Album's success doesn't stop there. In 2019, it became the fourth album to reach the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. And with Metallica currently on their world tour, wrapping up in September, it's clear that their music is still resonating with fans all over the world.
In a recent interview, Metallica's lead vocalist James Hetfield revealed that he has been busy writing new music during the band's time off. He even shared that he has been inspired by the legendary Sir Elton John. During an appearance on The Metallica Report podcast, he said: "The time off has been pretty fantastic but, at the same time, I missed playing with the guys. And I let them know, 'Man, I miss jamming with you guys!' We've done a few things here and there...[I've] been doing some skiing, getting up on the mountain - there's been tons of snow in Colorado, where we're at, so a good snow season - and writing loads of music. [I've been] playing guitar pretty much every day. I have to. It's like breathing."
Aside from their incredible music, Metallica is also known for their charitable efforts. Last year, during their performance at the UK's Download Festival, the band donated £40,000 to a local homelessness charity. This generosity is a testament to their commitment to giving back to their community.
Formed in 1981, the band - made up of James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich - is currently on their M72 World Tour, which is traveling through the US and Canada before ending in Mexico in September. They recently made headlines for their performance at the UK's Download Festival, where they donated £40,000 to a local homelessness charity shortly after coming off stage.
Their official non-profit organization, All Within My Hands, tweeted about the donation saying: "After an awesome first night of @Metallica's #M72 World Tour at @DownloadFest, we were proud to grant £40,000 to @homelessleics. This grant will help HTH in its goal to provide relief from homelessness by gaining insight from those most at risk, and by working in complement with other service-providing organizations, all while fostering a platform for empowerment and independence for those in need."
Metallica's impact and success are undeniable, and this was further solidified by their number one album in the UK charts with 72 Seasons last year - their first number one in 15 years. Their recent releases have outsold their last five albums combined, proving that their music continues to resonate with fans old and new.
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