Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ Tops Multiple Billboard Charts Following Deluxe Reissue

Linkin Park’s recent album, From Zero, makes a strong return to multiple Billboard charts following the release of the deluxe edition of the album on May 16. The expanded reissue features a series of additional tracks, including “Up From the Bottom,” “Unshatter,” and “Let You Fade,” as well as live recordings. The album re-enters Billboard’s Top Album Sales (at No. 5), Top Hard Rock Albums (No. 4), Vinyl Albums (No. 8), Top Alternative Albums (No. 9), Top Rock Albums (No. 15), Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 17), Indie Store Album Sales (No. 17) and the all-genre Billboard 200 (No. 71). When it was originally released in November 2024, From Zero debuted at No. 1 on all of the above charts, except for the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales, where it reached No. 2. One of the new songs from the deluxe edition, “Up From the Bottom,” has reached No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock Airplay charts. (Billboard)

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