Falling in Reverse Has Topped Hot Hard Rock Songs
The band achieved its seventh No. 1 hit on the chart with the debut of the single Joseph.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Pop
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Falling in Reverse has debuted at No. 1 on the Sept. 26-dated Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with their new song, Joseph. This achievement ties the group with Bring Me the Horizon for the most No. 1 hits in the history of the chart.
Why it matters
The success of Joseph highlights the sustained dominance of Falling in Reverse within the hard rock genre. This milestone reflects the band's continued ability to drive significant streaming and radio engagement following the 2024 debut of their album Popular Monster.
The single Joseph accumulated 2.2 million streams, 49,000 radio audience impressions, and 3,000 U.S. sales during its initial tracking period. This performance follows the success of the band's 2024 album Popular Monster, which earned 1.3 million equivalent album units.
The players
Falling in Reverse
This American rock band has consistently placed singles at the top of hard rock charts since their formation.
Bring Me the Horizon
This British rock band is a prominent group in the modern metalcore and hard rock scenes with multiple chart-topping hits.
Slipknot
This long-running heavy metal band remains a major force in rock music and is currently featured at No. 2 on the chart.
The details
Joseph debuted at the top of the chart upon its release, while the Slipknot song Arsenal currently occupies the No. 2 position. Arsenal moved into the runner-up spot during its second week of availability with 998,000 streams and 122,000 in radio audience impressions.
Timeline
Falling in Reverse topped the inaugural chart in June 2020.
The song Joseph was released on Sept. 14, 2026.
The tracking week for the debut figures ended on Sept. 17, 2026.
The Hot Hard Rock Songs chart featuring Joseph is dated Sept. 26, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This achievement marks a significant moment in the competitive landscape of modern rock, mirroring the rapid evolution of chart dominance since the June 2020 inaugural Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The milestone underscores the ongoing race between top-tier bands to secure the highest frequency of No. 1 hits in an increasingly streaming-centric market.
Fans can stream the No. 1 song Joseph across major digital music platforms immediately. The chart rankings serve as a guide for listeners to track the most popular current releases within the hard rock genre.
The takeaway
The rise of Joseph demonstrates how established rock acts utilize multi-channel releases to maintain their presence at the top of the charts. Listeners can follow these chart movements to stay updated on the most influential tracks currently driving the hard rock sector.
What happens next
Data for the tracking week of Sept. 18 to Sept. 24 will be reflected in the charts dated Oct. 3, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industry performance trends on the Pop section page.
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