From Billboard · Xander Zellner · · 1m 10s
Nickelback Hits Rock Chart No. 1 After Decade
Nickelback's 'Rattle the Cage' tops rock airplay chart after 10 years.
In brief
Nickelback's 'Rattle the Cage' tops rock airplay chart after 10 years. Nickelback earns first No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart since 2014 with 'Rattle the Cage' featuring John 5. Originally reported by Billboard.
Nickelback's New Rock No. 1
Nickelback's 'Rattle the Cage' featuring John 5 rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Sept. 26, earning the band its ninth leader at the format and first since 2014.
Song Boosts Airplay by 8%
Released July 14 via Nickelback II/Virgin Music, the song leads via an 8% increase in plays at the format Sept. 11-17, according to Luminate.
First No. 1 for John 5
The new leader also marks John 5's first Billboard No. 1 in a billed role, after being a band member for Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth and Rob Zombie.
Virgin Music's Strong Year
Virgin Music earns its third Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 this year, matching Atlantic, Better Noise, BMG, Concord and RCA for the most of 2026.
Album Release Coming Soon
Nickelback's 11th studio album, Everything Under the Sun, is due Oct. 30, with 'Rattle the Cage' as the lead single.
The short version
Nickelback earns first No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart since 2014 with 'Rattle the Cage' featuring John 5.
