Black Sabbath scores comeback with top 10 hit as Ozzy Osbourne fades

In the United States, the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart saw significant changes recently, with the song 'War Pigs/Luke's Wall' by Black Sabbath making a notable return at No. 10. This resurgence comes at a time when consumption of Ozzy Osbourne's solo work is declining. Following Osbourne's death in July, a temporary spike in the sales and streams of both his music and Black Sabbath's compositions was observed. However, over the following weeks, many of these titles have been losing their positions on Billboard’s charts. 'War Pigs/Luke's Wall' marks Black Sabbath's strongest connection since Osbourne's passing. The song, which originally debuted on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart in 2014, has now become their longest-charting hit, with a total of 16 weeks on the list. Its peak position was No. 3, showcasing its enduring popularity among fans of the genre. Alongside Black Sabbath's return to the chart, other notable acts like Metallica have also made a comeback. Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' has reentered the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart at No. 9. This iconic song, which has enjoyed a long-standing presence on multiple Billboard charts, reinforces its status as one of the most successful hard rock tracks of all time. The week’s chart reveals a shake-up, with several classic tracks from renowned rock bands making appearances. AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' and Disturbed's 'The Sound of Silence' cover also made their return, indicating a revived interest in timeless hits from the hard rock genre, while Ozzy Osbourne, despite still having some of his tracks, finds his position diminishing on the charts.