Pierce the Veil Earns First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

The San Diego rock band tops the chart for the first time with 'So Far So Fake'

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:54pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring sharp, angular black silhouettes of band members against a high-contrast background of deep red and white, conveying the energy and success of Pierce the Veil's first Mainstream Rock Airplay chart-topping single.Pierce the Veil's first No. 1 hit on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart marks a major milestone for the San Diego rock band.San Diego Today

Pierce the Veil has earned its first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their song 'So Far So Fake'. The track also topped the Alternative Airplay chart for three weeks in 2025 and has become the band's first multiformat hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 last August.

Why it matters

This achievement marks a major milestone for the San Diego-based rock band, who have built a loyal fanbase over the past decade. Reaching No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart is a significant commercial and critical success that will likely raise the band's profile and open up new opportunities.

The details

'So Far So Fake' is the second charted song for Pierce the Veil on the Mainstream Rock Airplay survey, following 'Pass the Nirvana' which peaked at No. 39 in 2022. The track has also topped the all-rock-format Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, becoming the band's first leader on that list as well.

  • The April 4-dated Mainstream Rock Airplay chart is when 'So Far So Fake' reached No. 1.
  • 'So Far So Fake' previously debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2025, reaching No. 64.
  • The Jaws of Life, the album containing 'So Far So Fake', debuted at No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart in February 2023.

The players

Pierce the Veil

A San Diego-based rock band that has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade and is now achieving major commercial success with their latest single 'So Far So Fake'.

Billboard

The leading music industry publication that tracks and reports on music chart performance, including the Mainstream Rock Airplay and Alternative Airplay charts.

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What’s next

The band is likely to continue promoting their latest album The Jaws of Life and supporting the success of 'So Far So Fake' through live performances and further singles.

The takeaway

Pierce the Veil's achievement of earning their first No. 1 hit on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart demonstrates the band's growing commercial appeal and ability to cross over to mainstream rock radio. This milestone will help raise their profile and open up new opportunities as they continue to build on their loyal fanbase.