Linkin Park Is Only Competing With Its Own Record On The Charts

Linkin Park continues to prove its dominance at rock radio decades after the first hit was produced. That’s a huge accomplishment, as so many acts that score big successes on the radio waves don’t hold on for long – and they usually can’t continue to land massive smashes more than 20 years later.

Thanks to the incredible success of “Up From the Bottom,” Linkin Park not only scores a new No. 1 on a very important ranking, but the band even manages to break two of its own records.

“Up From the Bottom” Rockets to No. 1

“Up From the Bottom” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, giving Linkin Park another major radio smash. The track fronts the upcoming deluxe edition of From Zero, the full-length project the band released in the fall of 2024. That album marked Linkin Park’s first major comeback effort following the death of frontman Chester Bennington, and it was an immediate commercial triumph. Now, with “Up From the Bottom” racing to the top, the group extends the winning streak it kicked off several months ago.

Another No. 1 Adds to Linkin Park’s Record-Breaking Run

With “Up From the Bottom,” Linkin Park claims its eighth No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. Even more impressive than the total number is the fact that the new smash becomes the group’s fifth consecutive leader on the ranking.

Linkin Park previously (and fairly recently) topped the chart with “Lost,” “Friendly Fire,” “The Emptiness Machine,” and “Heavy Is the Crown.” That four-single streak had already set a new record for the most consecutive No. 1s on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. Now, the band extends its own stretch with a fifth straight win.

Linkin Park Almost Breaks Another Speed Record

In addition to collecting another No. 1, Linkin Park also breaks yet another of its own records thanks to how quickly “Up From the Bottom” storms the summit. The tune bolts to No. 1 in just its third week on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. That’s a shockingly short period for any composition to reach the top. Radio-based rankings typically move much more slowly, as they are powered by DJ and programmer decisions rather than fan-driven consumption.

Linkin Park almost ties its own all-time record here. Last year, the group’s single “The Emptiness Machine,” the lead offering from the original From Zero release, raced to No. 1 in just its second week on the tally. That cut ended up leading the list for 15 weeks.