Netflix’s popular TV show Stranger Things has played an important role within the UK charts this year; this has been seen within the revived interest in Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”. Another track has now been given the same treatment and has consequently re-entered the UK top 40 singles charts due to its use within a pivotal scene. “Master of Puppets” by iconic metal group Metallica has placed within the charts after being originally released 36 years ago.
The UK Official Charts have confirmed that “Master Of Puppets” has placed at number 22 within this week’s UK singles charts, its peak position after initially re-entering the charts. The track first re-appeared within the UK singles charts last week when it placed at number 47, the influential song’s resurgence is cited to its use within the second chapter of the fourth season of Stranger Things. The scene which features “Master Of Puppets” sees break-out character Eddie Munson perform the song whilst saving the world with the gift of rock.
The band themselves have also weighed in on their 1986 single’s newfound fame, Metallica stated, “[We’re] beyond psyched for them to not only include Master of Puppets in the show, but to have such a pivotal scene built around it. We were all stoked to see the final result and when we did we were totally blown away. It’s so extremely well done, so much so, that some folks were able to guess the song just by seeing a few seconds of Joseph Quinn’s hands in the trailer!! How crazy cool is that?”
The heavy metal heroes have also provided a statement concerning the new audience acquired due to Stranger Things, “It’s an incredible honour to be such a big part of Eddie’s journey and to once again be keeping company with all of the other amazing artists featured in the show.”
Since the episode has aired the track became a viral success, with many users and creators utilising the song in their social media content. Much to the joy of fans of the show, Metallica have also jumped on the trend and have posted a duet alongside the emotional scene. Within the post the band play “Master Of Puppets” alongside a caption which reads “Eddie, this one is for you”, shadowing a key line within is said by Eddie before he proceeds to play a triumphant rendition of the beloved metal song.
Elsewhere within the album charts this week another re-entry has occurred; Harry’s House by Harry Styles has reclaimed the number one position. This week marks the album’s fifth non-consecutive week at number one, after holding the position for multiple weeks the album was knocked off the top spot by Paolo Nutini’s album Last Night In the Bittersweet. Styles’ third studio album is currently second on the UK Official Chart’s compiled list of this year’s biggest albums, it was announced that Ed Sheeran’s = was this year’s largest selling album so far.
