List of UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart number ones of 1986
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These are the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart number one hits of 1986. The chart was compiled by MRIB who were a direct rival competitor to Gallup who compiled the "official" charts that were later produced by the Chart Information Network, before being renamed the Official Charts Company. However, the Official Charts Company did not start producing the UK Rock & Metal charts until 1994.
| Week ending | Song | Artist | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 January | "Run to the Hills (Live)" | Iron Maiden | 2 Weeks |
| 18 January | "Spirit of 76" | The Alarm | 2 Weeks |
| 1 February | "Shot in the Dark" | Ozzy Osbourne | 2 Weeks |
| 8 February | "Burning Heart" | Survivor | 7 Weeks |
| 5 April | "Why Can't This Be Love" | Van Halen | 2 weeks |
| 19 April | "Stars" | Hear 'n Aid | 3 weeks |
| 10 May | "Why Can't This Be Love" | Van Halen | 2 weeks |
| 24 May | "Who Made Who" | AC/DC | 1 Week |
| 31 May | "Why Can't This Be Love" | Van Halen | 5 Weeks |
| 5 July | "Deaf Forever" | Motörhead | 1 Week |
| 12 July | "Dreams" | Van Halen | 2 Weeks |
| 26 July | "Garden of Delight" | The Mission | 2 Weeks |
| 9 August | "You Give Love A Bad Name" | Bon Jovi | 4 Weeks |
| 6 September | "Wasted Years" | Iron Maiden | 1 Week |
| 13 September | "You Give Love a Bad Name" | Bon Jovi | 3 Weeks |
| 4 October | "In the Army Now" | Status Quo | 7 Weeks |
| 22 November | "Livin' on a Prayer" | Bon Jovi | 1 Week |
| 29 November | "The Final Countdown" | Europe | 5 Weeks |