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Really poor chart commentary for Megadeth as you've completely ignored that this is their final album, hence why it is self-titled. Really appalling research, The dismissive way you talk about them as well completely ignores their place in rock and metal history as one of the Big Four of thrash metal, one of the biggest metal bands in the late 80s/early 90s. They've sold over 50 million albums.

Their overall worldwide album sales for this will definitely be lower than their last release, Death Magnetic, in 2008. There are a number of reasons to explain that though. The gap between albums may have been longer this time (it was only five years between St. Anger and DM) but one thing to consider is that Death Magnetic marked a return to a style of music (thrash metal) which Metallica had not released a whole album of since 1989. There was a real excitement and buzz around that in the metal community. Moreover, St. Anger was critically panned, so DM was a real return to form. There was an eight year gap this time, yes, but Metallica have very much kept themselves busy during that period, releasing an EP, a collaboration with Lou Reed (the largely terrible 'Lulu') and a 3D film, 'Through The Never'. Put simply, while this album has been very well received, the level of hype was nowhere near what it was for Death Magnetic. However, keeping in mind this is in a climate of lower albums sales, they have STILL sold enough for them to have topped the album charts in 57 countries with this latest release. Fair play to Little Mix for halting them in the UK, but on a worldwide scale they really have not underperformed at all. There are very few rock bands - and no other metal bands - who could even approach that chart performance.

Little Mix are certainly bucking the trend for the No. 1 album worldwide this week - Metallica's album is currently at No. 1 in 57 countries, top three in 75 countries and top five in 105 countries :o https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcomi...tml?no_takeover

Ugh I hope Metallica can take it, always a sad day to see manufactured groups topping the album charts (the single charts died a long time ago though so they're a lost cause). I guess the one ray of sunshine is that in thirty years time Little Mix won't be together and will be a historical footnote, rather than still selling out stadiums and pushing for No. 1 albums - with none of the promotion that their rivals get ;)

Has been five years since their last album unfortunately lol!

They've sold 85 million albums and sell out stadiums all over the world, as they have done for nearly 40 years. It's hardly surprising.

Very little chance of that. Iron Maiden has been the No. 1 best seller on Amazon for a couple of weeks based on pre-orders alone - and that's just the deluxe edition, not even counting the basic edition, special edition vinyl or downloads. They have this one in the bag, and rightfully so.

Unbelievable, A7X got the No. 1 album! :yahoo: That is simply huge for metal because it proves that new (in genre terms) bands are attracting large enough followings to top the charts, and not just the older acts like Metallica, Sabbath and Maiden. Even better that they beat Naughty Boy to the top, who had a huge Ho. 1 single! :lol:

The idea that an album by a flavour of the month rapper will be more remembered years down the line than an album by one of the biggest bands in metal, who you will only hear of even more over the next 20 years, truly tickles my funny bone.

SABBATH! A proper band at the top of the albums chart ^_^

It's bugger all to do with that, mate. I'm 23 and bought the deluxe edition on release day. Going to see them on tour as well and most of the people I know who have bought tickets are under 30. It's just timeless, brilliant metal music, you don't have to be a father or an old man to appreciate that :lol:

Great to see Slash there without a physical release (I'm pretty sure the magazine fanpack isn't chart eligible?). Joe at the top of the albums chart as well! Doubt he'll hang on to it but I hope he does, great talent.

Where is Metallica's 'Beyond Magnetic' EP? The physical version is 23rd on Amazon but isn't anywhere to be found here - is it not eligible?

Is Metallica's "Beyond Magnetic" EP showing up anywhere? Wouldn't be too surprising if not seeing as they released it at a days notice without telling anyone other than their immediate fanbase...

I'm shocked that Nightwish's album is even Top 40! Considering how well Within Temptation did earlier this year, I thought Nightwish would have topped them.

Can any girl band be successful in the long-term? As soon as their good looks fade and their kiddy fanbase move on, all girl/boy bands are doomed to fail eventually.

Megadeth are ahead of Metallica in the albums?! :o I know it's more a Lou Reed album with a Metallica backing band, but still, that's a great effort by MegaDave if it stays that way. When was the last time Megadeth charted ahead of Metallica in albums? I hope Suedehead makes sure to include some stuff about the history between Metallica and Megadeth in their chart commentary :)

It was to be expected, terrible album which has been ripped to shreds by Metallica fans and most of the internet since it was first made available for streaming. Wouldn't take it as any sort of indicator of Metallica's career though, Death Magnetic was one of the Top 5 selling albums worldwide of 2008, and they're consistently one of the highest-grossing touring acts in the world. 'Lulu' isn't really a Metallica album anyway, more Lou Reede with Metallica as a backing band. I fully expect the next proper Metallica album (apparently due out near the end of 2012) will be the No. 1 album on most charts in the world just like Death Magnetic was. Good to see Megadeth and Steel Panther in the Top 40 albums chart, although neither album is as good as their predecessors. Expect Megadeth to still be in the Top 40 by the end of the week, although Steel Panther will probably drop out :(

Iron Maiden's only No. 1 single 'Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter' had very low sales, I believe. Still a good achievement though, seeing as the BBC banned it. Things haven't changed much - radio still hates anything with distortion.

I hope Machine Head stay Top 40 with the metal album of the year. It's a shame their UK placing won't match their chart position in other countries due to the release of the Special Edition Metal Hammer magazine and digital-only release just under a month ago :(

Yes and yes. Said it before that RATM succeeded and BITW failed because RATM was a rebellious rock song, while BITW was just annoying. Smells Like Teen Spirit is a classic rock anthem, many people including myself have fond memories of it. Would love to see it get to No. 1, would be a great way to mark Nevermind's 20th anniversary year as well, with a victory over manufactured tripe! I think it will succeed if it's support keeps growing at the current rate.

Seeing as you had to buy the album to get early concert tickets, it's not surprising it's selling so many. But as I said, it's all a moot point anyway, as Evanescence will easily outsell them worldwide.

Plenty of people clearly like Evanescence music enough to buy it - Fallen has sold 15 million copies worldwide, and The Open Door sold a further 6 million. Although it's interesting that The Open Door only peaked at No. 2 in the UK charts as well. Evanescence are expected to sell over 110,000 copies in the US this week, which will probably get them the No. 1 album. Mercifully, no-one listens to Steps in the USA - or in fact most places apart from the UK and Ireland.

Disappointed for Evanescence missing out on the top spot. Goes to show that you really can buy a No. 1 with promotion and mass marketing. Evanescence have had LITERALLY zero promotion in this country and yet are only a few thousand copies behind Steps - they would have slaughtered them if they'd had the same sort of media exposure.

Evanescence has always been Amy Lee's brainchild, as their focal point and main songwriter. The guitarist in me wants to give Ben Moody more credit for their early success, but really after listening to the new album, the essential Evanescence sound remains despite his departure. Contrast that with Guns N' Roses, with Axl Rose as the sole remaining original member, Chinese Democracy sounds nothing like GNR, apart from Axl's trademark voice. Although I do still like CD, despite it being very different.