Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. This article is more than 2 years old. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 10: ...

Disturbed's “The Sound of Silence” has now lived on the U.K.'s singles chart for 52 weeks, or a full year, which is a first for the hard rock legends. WHEATLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: David Draiman (L ...

You are likely already familiar with the dynasties that have dominated the Billboard pop charts. There is Michael Jackson’s Thriller, which landed seven singles in the Top 10, or Pink Floyd’s Dark ...

Love it or hate it, Disturbed’s cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” remains one of the more controversial tracks in the history of metal. Depending on who you ask, it’s either the best ...