by Twenty One Pilots has achieved a significant milestone with their album Breach reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album marks the first rock album to claim the top spot since Tool’s Fear Inoculum in 2019.
Breach was released on September 12, 2025, and represents the band’s eighth studio album. It serves as the culmination of a conceptual series that includes Blurryface (2015), Trench (2018), and Scaled and Icy (2021).
Frontman Tyler Joseph expressed his emotional reaction to the achievement in a heartfelt statement to fans.
“Welp. Breach went #1. Why did this make me so happy that I teared up a little? NOT A LOT. A little,” Joseph said. “10 years ago I didn’t even really understand what a #1 album meant, but then ever since Blurryface I kind of really wanted it again, but never got it.”
Joseph credited the band’s fanbase for the album’s success. He emphasized how their approach changed when they stopped chasing chart positions.
“Then I stopped wanting it and just wrote an album for you, for us. and that’s when you guys showed up bigger than ever,” he continued. “You did this. buying vinyl, or a box set, or going to listening events, or streaming, and telling other people. Thank you so much.”
The frontman concluded by expressing his pride in the band’s achievement and its impact on industry expectations.
“This is the proudest I’ve ever been to be a part of this band,” Joseph said. “If you only knew how many industry people are confused right now. Wait, what? yeah. We did.”
This historic achievement represents more than just a chart position for the duo. It highlights the band’s remarkable commercial trajectory and the current state of rock music in mainstream charts.
The album’s commercial performance has been exceptional across multiple metrics. Wikipedia reported that Breach debuted with 200,000 album-equivalent units in the US. This includes 169,000 pure album sales and 40.68 million on-demand streams, marking the biggest opening week of their career. The achievement is particularly notable as it represents the largest vinyl sales week for a rock album in the modern era. This demonstrates the enduring appeal of physical media among the band’s dedicated fanbase.
The album’s impact extends far beyond domestic success. Wikipedia noted that Breach also reached number one in Scotland and the Netherlands. It secured top three placements in the UK and Australia, making it their fourth consecutive top-three album in Australia. This global reach underscores Twenty One Pilots’ growing international influence and their ability to connect with audiences across different markets.
The comprehensive chart dominance of Breach is further evidenced by its track-by-track performance. Wikipedia revealed that all thirteen tracks from the album charted in at least the top 40 of the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. This widespread popularity across the entire album demonstrates the cohesive strength of the project. It also shows the deep engagement of their fanbase with the complete artistic statement.
The significance of this achievement becomes even more apparent when considering the broader context of rock music’s presence on mainstream charts. Q99FM confirmed that this represents the biggest week for a rock album in six years. This highlights how rare it has become for rock acts to achieve such commercial dominance in an era dominated by pop, hip-hop, and other genres.
