
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.
Last week, I was slapping my hand to my forehead over the realization that we’re entering a new decade. It might not sound like too big of a deal, but in addition to putting together a Best of 2019 list, now I have to go back and round up what I think was the best music out of the whole decade. It’s kind of daunting, not least of all because I know there’s so much music out there I haven’t experienced yet, so I have no idea what gems I’ll end up stumbling over when everyone ends up putting out best of the decade lists. But I’ve been enjoying going back and listening to albums that I haven’t heard in a while to make sure they’re still good. For the most part they are, and that makes me happy.
Notable Debuts:

Debut #11
7,025 sold
The band’s sixth album is its highest charting to date.

Debut #52
1,975 sold
This charted higher, sold lower than its predecessor.

Debut #61
1,700 sold
This is the band’s third album.

Debut #85
1,325 sold
This is the band’s second covers EP.

Debut #89
1,250 sold
This is the band’s ninth album.

Debut #28
570 sold
The band’s fifth album and its first in seven years.

560 sold
This is the band’s sixth album.

460 sold
This is the band’s seventh album.

400 sold
This is the band’s ninth album with a followup planned for release next year.

360 sold
This is the band’s debut album.

300 sold
This is the band’s second album.

260 sold
This is the band’s debut album.

250 sold
This is the band’s eleventh album.
Notable Sales:

#148 (from 24)
780 sold
A drop of 82% in week two.

#153 (from 153)
760 sold
This holds the same chart position as last week.
A 9% boost.

#178 (from 137)
650 sold
A 21% drop.
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