Kiss Rocker Ace Frehley Returns To The Billboard Charts
Ace Frehley made his name as one of the founding members of the rock band Kiss. He was a part of that beloved outfit for more than a decade, between more than one stint in the group. Aside from that job, the guitar player also has a solid solo career, and after several years away, he’s back on the charts with his latest offering.
The rocker’s new solo album 10,000 Volts has become a quick hit for the performer, who still commands a sizable following. The title debuts on at least five Billboard charts this week, returning him to many of them and showing that even after decades in the rock world, he can still appeal to a commendable audience.
10,000 Volts starts its time on the Billboard 200–the all-encompassing ranking of the most-consumed albums in the country–at No. 72. The set earns the fourth-loftiest start this frame, coming in behind new releases from the likes of Twice, Le Sserafim, and French Montana. In its first full period of availability, the full-length shifted 13,396 equivalent units, according to Luminate.
Frehley’s latest studio effort was also a big win when it came to pure purchases. On the Top Album Sales chart, 10,000 Volts launches at No. 4–much higher than when streaming activity is included. The rock effort sold 13,000 copies in its first week. Many of those sales were on vinyl, as the title also debuts in the same position on the Vinyl Albums tally.
10,000 Volts was also a big win when looking at the Billboard charts that focus only on rock music. Frehley starts at No. 13 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums list. The same project rises a little higher–No. 10–on the Top Rock Albums tally.
Frehley is welcomed most warmly on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart. On that genre-specific roster, the set opens in the runner-up rung, narrowly missing out on becoming a special leader for the rocker. It’s held back from running the show by only Queen’s Greatest Hits, which refuses to cede its control of the No. 1 spot.
