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Nickelback Unveils Eleventh Studio Album “Everything Under the Sun” and Lead Single “Rattle the Cage”
7/14/2026, 8:49:38 PM
Core Announcement
Canadian rock quartet Nickelback announced that their eleventh studio album, Everything Under the Sun, will be released on October 30, 2026 through Virgin Music Group. The album’s lead single, “Rattle the Cage,” features a guest guitar performance by John 5 (formerly of Mötley Crüe). The official tracklist, revealed alongside the announcement, includes twelve songs: “Rattle the Cage (Feat. John 5),” “Bones for the Crows,” “I Already Know,” “Leave Me Behind,” “If I Don’t Go,” “Make Me Love You,” “Chasin’ Famous,” “Simple Song,” “Technicolor Steamboat,” “Lift Somebody Up,” “Bottled Dreams,” and “Last Night Was Fun.” Pre-orders are live, with limited-edition vinyl variants and merch bundles that contain signed lyric posters.
Background & Context
Everything Under the Sun follows Nickelback’s 2022 album Get Rollin’, their first release after a three-year gap. The band’s recent momentum includes the critically praised documentary Hate to Love: Nickelback on Netflix and the Get Rollin’ World Tour, which became the highest-attended tour of their career. Earlier in 2024 the group issued the single “Bones for the Crows,” and they have been collaborating with other rock acts, notably Don Broco and a hinted project with Sammy Hagar and Tommy Lee.
Data & Statistics
Nickelback’s catalog has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide and amassed over 50 million units in combined sales and streams. Their 2022 album debuted at No. 1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and No. 4 on the Canadian Albums chart. The band’s 2000s hit “How You Remind Me” remains the most-played U.S. rock song of that decade, with 1.2 million radio spins and over one billion Spotify streams.
Official Statements & Responses
Frontman Chad Kroeger described the new record as a comprehensive showcase of the group’s range, noting that it contains “the heaviest material alongside experimental tracks that celebrate their three-decade history.” He emphasized that “Rattle the Cage” was chosen as the lead single because it captures the high-energy atmosphere of their live shows and serves as a “door-opening” moment for the album’s rollout. Virgin Music Group has highlighted the release as a “major addition to the label’s rock portfolio,” underscoring the band’s sustained commercial appeal and global fanbase.
Why It Matters
The announcement signals Nickelback’s continued relevance in a market where legacy rock acts often struggle to generate new mainstream interest. By pairing a hard-hitting single with a guest appearance from a renowned guitarist and offering collectible physical formats, the band leverages both nostalgia and fresh collaboration to engage long-time supporters and attract younger listeners. The album’s diverse tracklist aims to reinforce Nickelback’s reputation for blending arena-ready anthems with more reflective songwriting, potentially influencing upcoming rock releases that seek a similar balance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This album has every side of the band on it,” — Chad Kroeger, frontman, Nickelback
- “There are songs that hit as hard as anything we've ever done, songs that take chances and songs that remind us why we've been doing this together for so long.” — Chad Kroeger
- “Rattle the Cage felt like the perfect way to kick the door open. It has the energy we’ve been feeding off every night onstage and we can’t wait for people to hear it.” — Chad Kroeger
- “Ok, here we are – the three best singers in rock ‘n’ roll,” — Sammy Hagar, commenting on a collaborative video with Nickelback and Tommy Lee
