Linkin Park surprised fans with the release of their new track 'Friendly Fire' last week, which is part of their upcoming greatest hits compilation album. The song has made an impressive debut on various Billboard charts, showcasing the band's enduring popularity.
'Friendly Fire' entered at No. 22 on the Digital Song Sales chart, selling 2,048 copies in the U.S. This achievement is notable for a hard rock band like Linkin Park, as it's not common for this genre to perform well on mainstream sales charts.
While the song narrowly missed the Hot 100, it debuted at No. 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, which highlights tracks that are close to breaking into the main Hot 100 list.
On the rock-specific charts, 'Friendly Fire' made a strong impact, entering at No. 13 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, No. 11 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, and No. 3 on the Rock Digital Song Sales ranking. Impressively, the song secured the top spot on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.
In the alternative music realm, the track debuted at No. 10 on the Hot Alternative Songs chart, No. 9 on the Alternative Airplay list, and No. 2 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart. Additionally, it quickly climbed to No. 8 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay radio chart.
'Friendly Fire' serves as the lead single from Linkin Park's upcoming compilation album 'Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023),' which features a mix of the band's greatest hits and some hidden gems for die-hard fans. The album is set to be released on April 12, building anticipation among fans for what promises to be a nostalgic journey through the band's musical evolution.
