Blue Öyster Cult’s 1976 hit “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” was just certified 6x platinum by the RIAA this week. The enduring staple of the Classic Rock format appeared on the band’s Agents of Fortune album.

Two other BÖC songs earned new certifications this week, as well: “Burnin’ for You” (from 1981’s Fire of Unknown Origin ) and “Godzilla” (from 1977’s Spectres) are now double-platinum and platinum, respectively. 

In related news, I managed to compose this entire post without making a hacky “more cowbell” joke. 

A few years ago, I had Buck Dharma on my Metallica podcast, Speak N’ Destroy.