It’s been proven once again this year that Active Rock radio has a handful of favorite artists that are virtually guaranteed airplay whenever a single is released. While most of these artists are household names in Active Rock, a few newer artists have risen to this level. A dozen artists accounted for more than half of the Top 50 Active Rock Songs of 2016. The disturbing trend of “wasted spins” on artists/songs that don’t fit the format continues to grow, and there seems to be no end in sight.
It should be noted that this recap is based solely on spin totals, not editorial opinion. To see the songs chosen by Hard Rock Daddy, check back later in the week when the Top 100 Hard Rock Songs of 2016 list is published.
Using the actual spins that each song received while featured in the Top 50 of the Active Rock Mediabase Charts (compiled by AllAccess.com), Hard Rock Daddy’s HRD Radio Report ranks the Top 50 Active Rock Songs of 2016 (below).
Active Rock fans should also check out the Top 30 Octane Big ‘Uns Countdown Songs of 2016.
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Below the chart, you will find a YouTube playlist featuring the Top 50 Active Rock Songs of 2016 (by spins). This playlist is also featured on Hard Rock Daddy’s YouTube channel – Hard Rock Daddy Network.
| RANK | ARTIST | SONG TITLE | TOP 50 SPINS |
| 1 | VOLBEAT | “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown” | 35,767 |
| 2 | RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS | “Dark Necessities” | 32,532 |
| 3 | PRETTY RECKLESS | “Take Me Down” | 31,920 |
| 4 | DISTURBED | “The Sound Of Silence” | 30,330 |
| 5 | SHINEDOWN | “Asking For It” | 28,241 |
| 6 | GREEN DAY | “Bang Bang” | 28,041 |
| 7 | DISTURBED | “Open Your Eyes” | 28,030 |
| 8 | CHEVELLE | “Joyride” | 27,926 |
| 9 | BRING ME THE HORIZON | “Happy Song” | 26,440 |
| 10 | HIGHLY SUSPECT | “My Name Is Human” | 25,106 |
| 11 | SKILLET | “Feel Invincible” | 24,957 |
| 12 | RED SUN RISING | “Emotionless” | 24,584 |
| 13 | 3 DOORS DOWN | “In The Dark” | 23,539 |
| 14 | FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH | “I Apologize” | 23,508 |
| 15 | SHINEDOWN | “State Of My Head” | 23,461 |
| 16 | VOLBEAT | “Seal The Deal” | 23,256 |
| 17 | SIXX: A.M. | “Rise” | 22,589 |
| 18 | FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH | “My Nemesis” | 22,499 |
| 19 | MUSE | “Reapers” | 22,235 |
| 20 | POP EVIL | “Take It All” | 22,170 |
| 21 | GHOST | “From The Pinnacle To The Pit” | 21,673 |
| 22 | KORN | “Rotting In Vain” | 19,002 |
| 23 | GHOST | “Square Hammer” | 18,992 |
| 24 | METALLICA | “Hardwired” | 18,554 |
| 25 | FOO FIGHTERS | “Saint Cecilia” | 18,389 |
| 26 | POP EVIL | “Ways To Get High” | 18,342 |
| 27 | BLINK-182 | “Bored To Death” | 17,663 |
| 28 | THRICE | “Black Honey” | 17,455 |
| 29 | PAPA ROACH | “Falling Apart” | 17,273 |
| 30 | A DAY TO REMEMBER | “Paranoia” | 16,872 |
| 31 | HALESTORM | “Mayhem” | 16,037 |
| 32 | 3 DOORS DOWN | “Still Alive” | 15,702 |
| 33 | RED SUN RISING | “Amnesia” | 15,592 |
| 34 | DEFTONES | “Phantom Bride” | 15,107 |
| 35 | NOTHING MORE | “Here’s To The Heartache” | 14,934 |
| 36 | AVENGED SEVENFOLD | “The Stage” | 14,850 |
| 37 | HELLYEAH | “I Don’t Care Anymore” | 14,444 |
| 38 | ASKING ALEXANDRIA | “Here I Am” | 13,198 |
| 39 | DEFTONES | “Prayers/Triangles” | 13,146 |
| 40 | PROPHETS OF RAGE | “Prophets Of Rage” | 12,876 |
| 41 | FROM ASHES TO NEW | “Through It All” | 12,762 |
| 42 | METALLICA | “Moth Into Flame” | 12,740 |
| 43 | FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH | “Wash It All Away” | 12,538 |
| 44 | HOLY WHITE HOUNDS | “Switchblade” | 12,417 |
| 45 | DISTURBED | “The Light” | 11,834 |
| 46 | HIGHLY SUSPECT | “Bloodfeather” | 11,832 |
| 47 | ROB ZOMBIE | “Get High” | 11,803 |
| 48 | HELLYEAH | “Human” | 11,772 |
| 49 | KALEO | “No Good” | 11,568 |
| 50 | SICK PUPPIES | “Stick To Your Guns” | 11,311 |
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