Linkin Park’s Early-Career Smash Reaches A Special Milestone
Linkin Park's song "Somewhere I Belong" has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 100 weeks on the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart in the U.K. This marks the band's seventh song to reach this milestone, showcasing their enduring popularity in the rock genre. The band continues to have multiple hits on the chart, further solidifying their status as one of the top-selling rock bands in the nation.
- ▪"Somewhere I Belong" is one of Linkin Park's oldest promotional tunes and is currently one of their top performers on the chart.
- ▪This song is the band's seventh release to hit the 100-week milestone on the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart.
- ▪Linkin Park has multiple songs that have reached this milestone, including "Numb," which holds the record with 945 weeks.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentLinkin Park’s Early-Career Smash Reaches A Special MilestoneByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 10:00am EDT"Somewhere I Belong" becomes Linkin Park's seventh song to make it to 100 weeks as one of the top-selling rock tracks in the U.K. Joe Hahm, Chester Bennington, Brad Delson, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell of Linkin Park (Photo by Brian Ach/WireImage)WireImageWhenever any artist, whether established or brand new, reaches any chart with a song, there's reason to celebrate. Even the most beloved acts in history can falter and see their time in the spotlight disappear.
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