Nickelback Earns First Radio No. 1 in More Than a Decade With ‘Rattle the Cage’

Nickelback’s “Rattle the Cage,” featuring John 5, rises a spot to No.

1 on Billboard ’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated Sept.

26), earning the band its ninth leader at the format and first since 2014.

Released July 14 via Nickelback II/Virgin Music, the song leads via an 8% increase in plays at the format Sept.

11-17, according to Luminate.

Here’s a look at Nickelback’s Mainstream Rock Airplay No.

1s: Title, Peak Date : “Rattle the Cage,” feat.

John 5, beginning Sept.

26, 2026 “Edge of a Revolution,” Oct.

25, 2014 “Something in Your Mouth,” March 7, 2009 “Animals,” Feb.

11, 2006 “Photograph,” Oct.

1, 2005 “Figured You Out,” Jan.

24, 2004 “Never Again,” Oct.

5, 2002 “Too Bad,” April 27, 2002 “How You Remind Me,” Sept.