Muse Soar to No. 1 on U.K.’s Albums Chart with ‘The Wow! Signal’
Rock band Muse has claimed the top position on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with their new release 'The Wow! Signal,' marking their eighth chart-leading album. The three-piece ensemble, fronted by Matt Bellamy alongside Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme, now shares an equal standing with legendary acts including Oasis, The Killers, and Led Zeppelin, each having achieved the same number of U.K. number-one albums throughout their careers.
The chart success arrives as Muse embarks on their latest touring cycle, having commenced their world tour in Milwaukee on 2 July. The band has scheduled additional performances across arenas in the United Kingdom and Europe in the coming months. The release also displaced several competitors, with Olivia Rodrigo holding the second position and Michael Jackson's compilation retaining third place on the weekly rankings.
- Muse's album 'The Wow! Signal' debuts at No. 1 on the U.K. charts, their eighth chart-topper and 10th studio album
- The achievement ties them with Oasis, The Killers, and Led Zeppelin—all with eight No. 1 albums each on the all-time U.K. list
- The band has launched a global tour beginning in Milwaukee, with further U.K. and European dates planned