Zartonk Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Systom of a Down's "Mezmerize" hits Number 1 in Canada and the U.S. Hard rockers System of a Down put a jolt into the Canadian album charts this week with their latest disc of politically charged songs. The L.A.-based band's new album "Mezmerize" debuted at No. 1 on sales of 48.300 making it the second highest sales week of 2005, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan Canada. It fell just short of 50 Cent's "The Massacre," which racked up 52,900 in sales when it premiered in March. It also marks the second consecutive No. 1 debut for the band -- their previous studio effort, 2001's "Toxicity," debuted at No. 1 in Canada on sales of 14,400. System of a Down also grabbed the No. 1 spot south of the border, selling an impressive 222,000 copies of "Mezmerize" in the U.S. alone. Also, The album hits No. 2 in the UK charts this week, right after "Faithless" new album, in its first week appearance in the charts. "Mezmerize" is also one of five top 10 debuts (and nine in the top 20) of The Billboard 200, reflecting a week when overall U.S. album sales were up 4% over the previous week, and 3% over the same week last year. Mezmerize is the first half of a double album released as two separate discs, with follow-up "Hypnotize" expected in November. System of A Down previously reached the summit with 2001's "Toxicity," which has sold 3.5 million to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Armen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 style_images/master/snapback.png That's a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh00t Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 That's a lot of people. style_images/master/snapback.png It gets better: System Of A Down Mezmerizes Music Fans Worldwide Wednesday May 25, 12:53 pm ET Acclaimed Band's New Album Debuts At #1 Selling 453,000 Copies In The U.S., And First Week Sales Over 800,000 Around The World Mezmerize #1 In 12 Countries LOS ANGELES, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Mezmerize, the much-anticipated fourth album from the massively popular and critically acclaimed System of a Down, becomes the American Recordings/Columbia band's second release to debut at #1 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, following the 2001 breakthrough, Toxicity. The album, released May 17, soared to the top spot on sales of some 453,000 units, according to Nielsen/SoundScan. By comparison, Toxicity, which has sold over 6 million copies around the world, scanned 220,000 in its chart-topping first week--an indication of the in-roads this band has made during the last three years with its inventive, uncompromising and rousingly provocative music. Clearly, System has touched a nerve in America and around the world. The L.A.-based quartet is experiencing similar levels of success in numerous other territories, as Mezmerize has also rocketed to the top of the Pan-European chart and album charts in Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, Greece, Colombia, Brazil, and Sweden. Along with an impressive #2 bow in the UK and an expected #1 debut in Australia, the album's worldwide sales will top 800,000 copies for the week. The stylistically unclassifiable System has ascended into the first rank of global rock artists while retaining its longstanding credibility with fans and critics alike. "Everything on Mezmerize hits and splits with viciously honed purpose," raves David Fricke in Rolling Stone. Says Newsweek, "System of a Down's music makes you wish more rock bands would take such brave and impressive risks," while USA Today offers, "every track burns with urgency." Mezmerize is the first disc in a 2-disc set with disc two, Hypnotize, expected out late this fall. Mezmerize/Hypnotize was produced by Rick Rubin and System's Daron Malakian. System of a Down kicks off a 23-date tour of Europe this Friday, May 27. The dates will encompass appearances at major rock festivals in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland, as well as a three-night headlining stand at London's Brixton Academy. The band will embark on a major North American arena tour (with The Mars Volta as special guest) beginning early August. Dates will be announced shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armen Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well. Bravo. SOAD are going to become the best Genocide campaign ever. What more, they will not provoce resentment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 The stylistically unclassifiable Systemstyle_images/master/snapback.png I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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