Falling in Reverse's 'Joseph' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs
Falling in Reverse's collaboration with Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian, 'Joseph,' debuts atop Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, marking the band's seventh No. 1 and tying them with Bring Me the Horizon for the most in the chart's history. The song earned 2.2 million streams and 3,000 sales in a partial tracking week. Taylor and Tankian each add to their own chart résumés with this track.
The track's chart-topping debut came despite only a partial tracking window, as it was released mid-week on September 14. Falling in Reverse previously held the record for the most No. 1s on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart before being tied by Bring Me the Horizon, and this new single restores the tie at seven apiece. The band's prior chart leader, "All My Life" with Jelly Roll, enjoyed an 11-week reign in 2024.
For the featured artists, the single adds notable milestones to their respective catalogs. Taylor's appearance marks his second solo chart-topper following his work with Motionless in White, while Tankian earns his first leader apart from System of a Down. Slipknot's concurrent single "Arsenal" sits at No. 2, giving Taylor simultaneous placement at the top two positions.
This chart milestone may reinforce the continued commercial viability of hard rock collaborations, potentially encouraging more cross-artist pairings within the genre. The song's strong debut despite a partial tracking week could signal robust fan engagement across streaming platforms, which may influence how labels time future single releases. For the artists involved, the achievement may expand their reach to overlapping fan bases, possibly boosting tour attendance and merchandise sales. The tie with Bring Me the Horizon could also intensify friendly competition between the bands, driving further creative output.