It's your boy, the Riffmaster, back with another scorching edition of the SMR Chart. As always, we're diving deep into the Billboard Mainstream Rock/ Hard Rock charts to bring you the hottest, heaviest, and most face-melting riffs of the week.
The top of the charts is a battlefield, and this week, Sleep Theory reigns supreme with "Fallout," a sonic assault that'll leave you begging for more. But don't sleep on Falling In Reverse & Jelly Roll's "All My Life," steadily climbing the ranks and breathing down Sleep Theory's neck. Fame On Fire's "Nightmare (The Devil)" is a dark and delicious headbanger, holding strong in the top five.
The middle of the pack is a maelstrom of heavy hitters. Daughtry's "Pieces" is a radio-ready rocker with some serious staying power. The Offspring's "Make It All Right" proves these punk legends still know how to write a catchy-as-hell riff. And Shallow Side's "Filters" is a gritty, groove-laden anthem that'll have you banging your head.
Keep an eye out for Royale Lynn's "Death Wish" featuring Danny Worsnop, a ferocious duet that'll leave you breathless. But spare a thought for From Ashes to New's "Barely Breathing" and Nothing More's "If It Doesn't Hurt," who've taken a tumble down the charts. Remember, kids, the rock and roll road is a bumpy one.
This week's SMR Chart is a testament to the enduring power of rock and metal. From chart-topping titans to rising stars, there's something for every headbanger to sink their teeth into. So crank up the volume, throw those horns in the air, and let the riffs wash over you.
Alex "Riffmaster" Reynolds is a former underground metal band guitarist turned music journalist. His years touring the dive bar circuit have given him an insider's perspective on the music industry's gritty reality. Reynolds' writing is raw, passionate, and unapologetically edgy. He has a deep knowledge of metal subgenres and uses technical language while incorporating relatable anecdotes from his band life. He's not afraid to call out industry BS and encourages readers to "stay true, stay metal, and never stop shredding."
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