Just found out that metal sludge published soundscan career total sales (since May 1991, of course) and as TestAmenT is included (31st place. I thought they sold more, but it probably was pre-1990- mostly PWYP), I thought I'd share. There was a thread about TestAmenT's record sales like 6 months ago, so perhaps somebody will find it interesting. Besides, it's a Testament-related thing, so it should be interesting. Not that the sales shouldmatter for the fans (unless they're Anthrax fans, of course), but here are some of the bands:
1. Metallica
2. Aerosmith
3. AC/DC
6. Ozzy Osbourne
12. Megadeth
17. Iron Maiden
22. Anthrax
29. Dio
Note: these are just the U.S. numbers and we all know that some bands are more popular outside the States, while some have a stronger fan base at home.
here's the complete list: http://www.metal-sludge.com/SludgeScansCareerTotals.htm
1. Metallica
44,339,994
2. Aerosmith
25,302,355
3. AC/DC
20,095,641
6. Ozzy Osbourne
13,810,371
12. Megadeth
6,873,227
13. Pantera6,761,604
17. Iron Maiden
4,139,402
18. Slayer3,528,005
22. Anthrax
2,476,577
29. Dio
1,318,259
30. Dokken1,176,762
31. TESTAMENT1,123,801
32. Quiet Riot1,056,702
33. Motorhead768,014
Note: these are just the U.S. numbers and we all know that some bands are more popular outside the States, while some have a stronger fan base at home.
here's the complete list: http://www.metal-sludge.com/SludgeScansCareerTotals.htm
