Twenty One Pilots Match One Of The Biggest Rock Bands Of Modern Times

On September 12, Twenty One Pilots will release Breach, the band’s upcoming eighth full-length album. The group began promoting the set in mid-June with the lead single “The Contract,” and in just a few weeks, that cut has become not only a hit for the duo, but a major success across several Billboard rankings — especially those focused on radio airplay.

This week, “The Contract” manages to bring the Grammy-winning outfit back to the top spot on one particular list and helps the musicians match with one of the most successful names in rock history.

“The Contract” Becomes Another No. 1 Hit

Twenty One Pilots run the show on the Alternative Airplay chart as “The Contract” jumps from No. 3 to No. 1. The track ascends to first place in its seventh frame on the tally, instantly becoming the pair’s twelfth leader.

Twenty One Pilots Tie Foo Fighters

With an even dozen No. 1s, Twenty One Pilots ties Foo Fighters, as both bands have now sent 12 tracks to the throne on the Alternative Airplay chart. The two acts now jointly claim the fifth-most rulers in the history of the list.

Red Hot Chili Peppers continue to lead with 15 No. 1s. Linkin Park trails close behind with 14, while Cage the Elephant and Green Day are matched with a lucky 13 apiece.

“The Contract” Rises on the Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart

As “The Contract” lifts to the highest possible space on the Alternative Airplay chart, the single also reaches a new peak on the Rock & Alternative Airplay ranking. That roster is more competitive, as it includes all subgenres in the rock field. On that tally, Twenty One Pilots inch up from No. 11 to No. 8.

This frame doesn’t mark the track’s first appearance inside the top 10 on the list. Previously, the cut topped out at No. 9, so this week does mark a small but meaningful climb.