Ghost’s ‘Skeletá’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200, marking their first Hard Rock Chart topper.
Swedish hard rock band Ghost has achieved their first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with their latest release, Skeletá. This accomplishment makes Skeletá the first hard rock album to top the chart in more than four years, with the last one being AC/DC’s Power Up in 2020. Ghost has previously made appearances on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 2 with their 2022 album Impera. This success marks the ninth time the band has charted on this prestigious list.
Ghost’s Skeletá has taken 2025 by storm, claiming not only the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 but also the title of the biggest week of the year for any rock, hard rock, or alternative album. Moreover, the album’s vinyl sales have exceeded 44,000, showcasing the largest sales week for a hard rock album on vinyl since 1991. This is a significant achievement for the band and further solidifies their position in the music industry.
The remainder of the Billboard 200 Top 10 includes various artists, with SZA’s SOS dropping to No. 2, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX falling to No. 3, and Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time slipping to No. 4. The list continues with Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet at No. 5, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U at No. 6, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos at No. 7, and Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going rising 37 places to claim the No. 8 spot following a deluxe reissue. Additionally, Playboi Carti’s MUSIC is at No. 9, and Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album rounds out the Top 10, dropping to No. 10.
Ghost’s achievement with Skeletá marks a historic moment in their career, showcasing their growth, popularity, and influence in the music world. With this groundbreaking success, Ghost continues to make their mark as a prominent figure in the hard rock genre and the music industry as a whole. This milestone demonstrates their ability to captivate audiences, break records, and set new standards for rock music. Congratulations to Ghost on their well-deserved success with Skeletá and their significant accomplishment of securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.