The sixth album of the American non-metal group, “We Are Not Your Kind”, made its first place in the standings, with 31,800 units sold (physical copies, downloads, and online access), outpacing Ed Sheeran. with “No 6 Collaborations Project”.
Also, it is for the first time in 18 years for the American band when he occupies this position in the British top, from “Iowa” (2001).
The most recent rock band on the list was Iron Maiden with “The Book of Souls” in 2015.
In the last decade only three metal albums were ranked first: “Hail To The King” – Avenged Sevenfold (2013), “13” – Black Sabbath (2013) and “The Final Frontier” – Iron Maiden (2010).
Ed Sheeran and “No 6 Collaborations Project” ranked second, after four weeks in the lead.
Top 5 is completed by “Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent” – Lewis Capaldi, “Tallulah” – Feeder and “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” – Billie Eilish.
