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Forbes
16 hours ago
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Black Sabbath's Biggest Hit Surges To New Highs On Multiple Billboard Charts
This week in America, Black Sabbath has four songs on the Billboard charts. All of them appear on multiple tallies, and each one climbs to a new high point on at least one or two lists as consumption of everything connected to the late rocker surges, with listeners celebrating his life and legacy weeks after his death was announced. 'Paranoid' Leads Black Sabbath's Chart Success One tune, "Paranoid," has stood out for decades as Black Sabbath's most famous. This week, it not only appears on the most Billboard tallies, but also reaches never-before-seen peaks on more rankings than any of the group's other singles in what has become a huge frame for the cut. Six New Peaks for 'Paranoid' "Paranoid" lives on half a dozen Billboard charts this week, including some focused on consumption in the U.S., general listening around the world, and streaming activity. The Black Sabbath smash rises to a newly-established high on six charts at once. The tune also keeps at its all-time best placement of No. 5 on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales ranking and debuts at No. 43 on the Streaming Songs tally, earning the band its first-ever appearance on that list. Global Rankings Show 'Paranoid' Surging Worldwide Looking worldwide, "Paranoid" jumps to new highs on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. The track debuted just last week, and in its second frame, surges to No. 25 on the all-encompassing ranking and No. 32 on the list that excludes all sales and streaming numbers from American listeners. 'Paranoid' Breaks Into Top 10 on Multiple Rock Charts Looking specifically at America, "Paranoid" jumps into the top 10 for the first time on both the Hot Rock Streaming Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts. The Black Sabbath classic pushes from No. 12 to No. 8 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ranking — the general list of the biggest tunes in those styles in the country — and surges from No. 14 to No. 6 on the roster that focuses only on the most-streamed rock cuts. "Paranoid" also hits new highs on the Hot Rock Songs and Hard Rock Streaming Songs tallies, settling in at Nos. 7 and 3, respectively. Digital Sales Slip as Streaming Drives Momentum In just its second week on two purchase-only rosters, "Paranoid" declines as streaming is keeping the Black Sabbath favorite going. Last week, it debuted on the Digital Song Sales chart at No. 5 and on the Rock Digital Song Sales ranking in the same spot. This frame, it slips one space on the rock-only ranking and three spaces to No. 8 on the all-style list of the bestselling tunes throughout the country. The Legacy of Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' "Paranoid" was first released in 1970 as the title track from the band's sophomore album, and it became the rocker's breakthrough hit in the U.K. and U.S. More than 50 years later, the single's reinvigorated chart success underscores its role in shaping the sound of heavy metal and its ability to connect with listeners across generations.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Black Sabbath Hits The Streaming Charts For The First Time
Ozzy Osbourne's death in July prompted fans around the world to revisit the catalog that helped change rock music forever, and that renewed attention has given Black Sabbath a string of new chart successes. This frame, the band breaks onto two of Billboard's streaming rankings for the first time, which is a rare sight for two different acts that got their start decades ago. Paranoid Debuts on Billboard's Streaming Chart Black Sabbath earns its first appearance on the Top Streaming Albums chart as Paranoid opens at No. 40. The 1970 full-length is a landmark in hard rock history, but it's never ranked among the 50 most-streamed collections in the U.S. until this frame. Its arrival on the streaming-only tally suggests listeners aren't just pressing play on a single cut or two from the set, but rather, that they're consuming the project in full. All that streaming activity helps push Paranoid to six Billboard charts this week, and it reaches new peaks on two of them. 'Paranoid' Hits Streaming Songs for the First Time The title track 'Paranoid' from the album of the same name also earns a first as it debuts at No. 43 on the Streaming Songs chart. The cut is currently featured on more than 10 Billboard tallies. While it launches on just one list this frame, it improves on nearly all of the others, hitting new highs on half a dozen of them. Black Sabbath's Catalog Climbs Following Ozzy Osbourne's Death Streams and sales typically spike in the days after an artist's passing, but Black Sabbath's numbers aren't simply holding, they're growing. Osbourne's solo material is also growing in popularity and rising on the charts, and streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music are playing a huge role in the rediscovery of many of Osbourne's biggest hits and most popular albums. Released in 1970, Paranoid helped define heavy metal, with tracks like 'War Pigs,' 'Iron Man,' and its title cut becoming staples of the genre. More than five decades later, the set is still a classic, and at the moment, it's enjoying quite the renaissance.
Forbes
3 days ago
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Black Sabbath Sends Several Career-Making Hits To Important New Peaks
In the United Kingdom, the Official Charts Company caps every musical act at three spots on the Official Singles chart — the all-consumption ranking of the most popular songs in the country — at one time. Following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath easily hits that limit with three of its most recognizable cuts. All of them climb this frame, and two earn new personal bests as millions mourn his passing. 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man' Reach New Peaks Both 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man' debuted on the Official Singles chart last week, and now they're moving north. 'War Pigs' rises from No. 79 to No. 47, while 'Iron Man' pushes from No. 93 to No. 48. Those positions now stand as the highest either track has reached on the main songs tally. Black Sabbath's Bestsellers Pure purchases are largely fueling the ascent of both 'War Pigs' and 'Iron Man,' as the pair also finds room on the Official Single Sales chart and Official Singles Downloads rosters across the pond. On those sales-focused lists, 'War Pigs' lives inside the top 40, dipping only a few spaces from where it started last frame, while 'Iron Man' sits around the middle of the 100-spot rosters. 'Paranoid' Is Black Sabbath's Top Performer Black Sabbath's top performer on the Official Singles chart at the moment is 'Paranoid,' which jumps 12 spaces to No. 22. Several versions of the cut have appeared on the list throughout the decades, according to the Official Charts Company. The one on the tally now can't match the original's success, as in the summer of 1970, 'Paranoid' debuted and climbed to No. 4. It remains the band's only top 10 and its longest-charting single, with 18 weeks spent on the tally. The updated 'Paranoid' is also gaining on streaming platforms. On the Official Streaming chart, the cut leaps from No. 67 — where it launched last frame — to No. 26. It also lives on the Official Single Sales and Official Singles Downloads rankings at the same time, as it's the group's biggest win right now. Fans Revisit Catalog After Osbourne's Death Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, just weeks after Black Sabbath's farewell concert in Birmingham, England. The band's updated presence on the charts in the U.K. reflect an outpouring of support from fans revisiting the catalog. Impressively, the group's fates on the weekly lists have continued to improve, instead of peaking the frame following the singer's passing.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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King Charles' Army Band Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne With Black Sabbath Cover
Charles III might be the King of England, but Ozzy Osbourne will always be the Prince of Darkness. And in honor of the rock legend's life and legacy following his death July 22, the Royal Family's official army band put its own spin on one of Black Sabbath's biggest hits. In a video filmed during a recent Changing of the Guard ceremony, the red-uniformed musicians stand in an arc outside of Buckingham Palace. With a conductor keeping time, the brass and woodwind instrumentalists play the melody of 'Paranoid' — which reached No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970 — over the sound of brash snare drums. More from Billboard King Charles & British Royal Family Celebrate Pride With Army Band Performance of Chappell Roan Hit Ozzy Osbourne Receives Rocking Send Off With Public Funeral Procession in Birmingham This Ozzy Osbourne Classic Just Hit the Hot 100 for the First Time The tribute comes after Osbourne died at the age of 76 just weeks after playing his final concert, as announced in a joint statement from his family. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' it read. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' In the days since, posts honoring the icon have flooded social media, including condolences penned by all of his former Black Sabbath bandmates. On Wednesday (July 30), Osbourne's funeral procession took place in his home city of Birmingham, England, where fans lined the streets to pay tribute. His wife, Sharon, and his children Aimeé, Kelly and Jack laid flowers on the Black Sabbath bridge, which was adorned with countless other offerings from mourners. Charles has been putting the army band to good use since he took the throne in May 2023 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Earlier in July, for instance, the ensemble performed Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' in honor of Pride. The performances align with the king's love of music, which he showcased earlier this year with the launch of his Apple Music radio show, The King's Music Room. 'Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me,' he said in a March statement. 'It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness and take us to distant places. But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
4 days ago
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Black Sabbath Charts 10 Albums At The Same Time
Black Sabbath's music is experiencing a major resurgence in the United Kingdom following the death of Ozzy Osbourne last month. That uptick in sales and streams hasn't faded just yet, even though the shock has largely worn off. While most posthumous bumps tend to cool off quickly, the heavy metal legends are still climbing, and this frame, the band notches one of its most impressive showings on the British charts ever. Black Sabbath Charts 10 Albums at Once This week, Black Sabbath sees 10 different projects appear on the U.K.'s albums rankings. That figure is up from last frame, when the first spike in streams and sales hit in the immediate wake of Osbourne's passing. This updated total includes two titles—The Eternal Idol and Sabotage—that weren't charting last time around. Both sets return to multiple tallies and manage to land on a trio of rosters apiece. Most Black Sabbath Titles Are Gaining Unlike many catalog acts that slide slowly after a spike, Black Sabbath's discography is gaining. Nearly every title on the U.K. rankings this frame improves its standing from last week, with only Greatest Hits and Black Sabbath – Vol 4 slipping, or holding steady. The rest of the group's projects either move up or reappear on additional tallies. Paranoid Stands Out Among All Albums Paranoid remains Black Sabbath's top performer during this Osbourne-honoring run. The set appears on seven U.K. charts — more than any other in the band's catalog. It hits a new peak of No. 60 on the Official Albums Streaming chart, even as it slides slightly on a few other lists. Vol 4 and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Reappear In addition to Paranoid, other titles are still seeing the benefit of the huge amount of attention being paid to both Osbourne and Black Sabbath's catalogs. Vol 4 and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath both reappear on multiple tallies and in several cases, improve their positions. Both albums initially surged right after the news of Osbourne's passing, but they're not done doing so just yet. Black Sabbath Dominates the Sales Tallies Black Sabbath continues to dominate the U.K.'s sales-specific rosters. This week, nine of the group's full-lengths appear on the Official Albums Sales chart. That sum includes four returns to the Official Albums chart, which blends physical and digital sales with streaming.
