Foo Fighters secure their 15th No. 1 on Rock Chart, surpass Metallica – 95.9 The RAT

Foo Fighters recently achieved their 15th No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their song “Asking for a Friend,” surpassing Metallica and securing the fourth-most chart-toppers in the chart’s 44-year history. This accomplishment came as the song reached the top position in just its fifth week, making it the fastest climb to No. 1 for the year.
Their latest hit pushed Five Finger Death Punch from the top spot, with the group’s track “The End” marking their 17th chart-topper, placing them ahead of Foo Fighters on the all-time leaders list. Shinedown currently holds the lead with 21 No. 1s, followed by Three Days Grace with 19 and Five Finger Death Punch with 17. Metallica now occupies fifth place with 14 chart-toppers, closely followed by Disturbed, Godsmack, Linkin Park, and Van Halen, each with 13 to their name.
This No. 1 achievement for Foo Fighters comes after their previous chart-topper, “The Glass,” held the position for a week in April 2024. Their song “Today’s Song” peaked at No. 2 in August, sandwiched between their two recent hits. Notably, all 15 of the band’s No. 1 songs have been achieved in the past two decades, starting with “Best of You” in 2005.
“While Asking for a Friend” maintains its No. 5 peak on the Alternative Airplay chart, it continues to dominate the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart for the second consecutive week with 5.9 million audience impressions in the week ending Nov. 27, boasting a 3% increase. This information is sourced from Billboard, referencing data provided by Luminate.
The song “Asking for a Friend” is serving as a standalone single, gearing up fans for the band’s upcoming 2026 stadium tour set to begin in August. Introducing their new drummer, Ilan Rubin, who joined the group in July, this track marks his first contribution to the band’s discography. Fans eager to catch Foo Fighters on tour next year can find more information about tour dates on the band’s official website.