Troubled Band Disturbed Achieves Stunning Accomplishment with Largest-Selling Single
Almost a decade ago, Disturbed made waves in the hard rock scene by releasing their cover of "The Sound of Silence." This rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel classic catapulted them into stardom, and it continues to be a fan favorite, appealing not just to their loyal fanbase but also beyond their usual demographic.
"The Sound of Silence" continues to be a popular hit today, an rarity for a song from the harder side of rock music. The single holds a prominent spot on various Billboard charts, and this week particularly, has proven to be significant for the tune.
Disturbed's cover is currently leading the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, being the bestselling track in the genre. It's spent an impressive 100 weeks at the top of the purchase-focused tally, making it one of a select few musical releases to achieve this milestone on any Billboard chart.
"The Sound of Silence" has spent a total of 469 weeks on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales ranking. Nearly a quarter of those weeks have seen the single at the top, with the rest frequently appearing in the top 10. Given that the tally only features 10 spots, this is quite an achievement.
As "The Sound of Silence" dominates the hard rock chart, it's also making strides on a completely different chart. The song, or rather the Cyril remix, has climbed one spot to take the second position on the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart. The remix was previously at the top of this list, focusing on the bestselling dance and electronic cuts in the country, and it might reclaim its position soon.
"The Sound of Silence" is doing so well that it's also present in the top 10 on two other charts that only track individual song purchases. The single holds steadfast at the fifth spot on the Rock Digital Song Sales list and one spot lower on the Alternative Digital Song Sales ranking. It has topped both charts in the past.
When Disturbed released "The Sound of Silence" in 2015, it became their biggest hit. The single reached No. 42 on the Hot 100, marking a new high for the most-consumed songs in the country. It remains their highest position, even after nearly a decade, and they might struggle to surpass this achievement.
- The disturbed sound of silence charts continually showcase Disturbed's cover as the number one song in the hard rock genre, a position it has held for an impressive 100 weeks.
- The success of Disturbed'srendition of "The Sound of Silence" on the Billboard charts is not limited to the hard rock category, as it also holds a spot on the Hot 100 chart.
- As a testament to its enduring popularity, Disturbed's cover of "The Sound of Silence" has sales figures that put it among the biggest hits on the Billboard charts.
- The disturbed sound of silence hot 100 position for the song continues to fluctuate, but its consistent presence in the top 10 speaks to its continuing popularity.
- The initial release of "The Sound of Silence" in 2015 by Disturbed not only catapulted them into the hard rock scene but also became their biggest hit, securing them a spot on various Billboard charts.
