Nickelback Earns First Radio No. 1 in More Than a Decade With ‘Rattle the Cage’
The single with John 5 becomes the band’s ninth Mainstream Rock Airplay leader.
Nickelback's new single "Rattle the Cage," featuring guitarist John 5, has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, marking the band's first top spot in over a decade. The song, released on July 14 via Nickelback II/Virgin Music, saw an 8% boost in plays from September 11-17, according to Luminate. This victory comes after a 32-song stint on the chart, with the band's previous No. 1 being "Edge of a Revolution" in October 2014.
It's also John 5's first Billboard No. 1 in a billed capacity, showcasing his diverse career with bands like Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, and Mötley Crüe. The song is the lead single from Nickelback's upcoming 11th studio album, Everything Under the Sun, set for release on October 30. Lead singer Chad Kroeger praised the album's versatility, stating that "Rattle the Cage" serves as an ideal opener, capturing the band's energy on stage.
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