Nickelback New Album 2026: Everything Under the Sun — Release Date, Lead Single & What to Expect
Nickelback are back — and they mean business. The Canadian rock giants have officially announced their 11th studio album, Everything Under the Sun, set for release on 30 October 2026 via Virgin Music Group. With a lead single already out and a tracklist that promises to cover every corner of their sound, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest rock releases of the year.
Here's everything you need to know — plus where to grab official Nickelback merch in the UK before the album drops.
What Is Nickelback's New Album Everything Under the Sun?
Everything Under the Sun is Nickelback's first studio album since 2022's Get Rollin' — a record that marked a creative resurgence for the band and sent them back out on a massive world tour. The new LP follows a period of genuine cultural rehabilitation for Nickelback: the acclaimed Hate to Love: Nickelback documentary reframed the band's legacy for a new generation, and the Get Rollin' world tour reminded arenas everywhere why they sold nearly 60 million albums in the first place.
The album title, Everything Under the Sun, signals ambition. Frontman Chad Kroeger has described it as the most complete representation of the band to date:
"This album has every side of the band on it. 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."
'Rattle the Cage' — Nickelback's New Single 2026
The lead single "Rattle the Cage" dropped on 14 July 2026 and it does exactly what the title promises. Described by the band as an arena-ready rock track built on the energy of their live shows, it's a statement of intent — loud, kinetic, and built for festival crowds.
The track features a guest appearance from John 5, the virtuoso guitarist best known for his work with Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie. His presence adds a sharp, technical edge to Nickelback's signature anthemic sound.
Chad Kroeger on the single:
"'Rattle the Cage' felt like the perfect way to kick the door open — it has the energy we've been feeding off every night on stage, and we can't wait for people to hear it."
Stream "Rattle the Cage" now on all major platforms.
Nickelback's Everything Under the Sun — Release Date & What We Know
- Album title: Everything Under the Sun
- Release date: 30 October 2026
- Label: Virgin Music Group
- Lead single: "Rattle the Cage" (feat. John 5) — out now
- Previous album: Get Rollin' (2022)
The band has confirmed the album will blend heavy rock anthems with more reflective, emotionally resonant tracks — a range that has always been Nickelback's commercial and critical sweet spot, from "Burn It to the Ground" to "Far Away."
Why Everything Under the Sun Matters for Rock in 2026
Nickelback's comeback arc is one of the more remarkable stories in rock over the past decade. Formed in Hanna, Alberta in the early 1990s, the band broke through globally with 2001's Silver Side Up and the inescapable "How You Remind Me." Decades of internet mockery couldn't dent their fanbase — and the Hate to Love documentary proved there was a genuine, passionate audience waiting to celebrate them openly again.
With Everything Under the Sun arriving in the same autumn window as major rock release cycles, Nickelback are positioning themselves not as nostalgia — but as a current, vital rock act. The John 5 collaboration signals they're plugged into the wider hard rock ecosystem, and the arena-energy framing of "Rattle the Cage" suggests a live campaign will follow.
For UK rock fans, this is one of the most anticipated rock albums of autumn 2026.
John 5 — Shop Merch from His Collaborators
John 5's guest appearance on "Rattle the Cage" is a reminder of just how deep his roots run in hard rock. The guitarist has toured and recorded with some of the genre's most iconic acts — and you can shop officially licensed merch from two of them right here at Wonderhaul.
Mötley Crüe Merch
John 5 is the current lead guitarist for Mötley Crüe — one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. Browse officially licensed Mötley Crüe gear:
Rob Zombie Merch
Before joining Mötley Crüe, John 5 spent years as lead guitarist for Rob Zombie — another titan of hard rock and metal. Shop officially licensed Rob Zombie gear:
Official Nickelback Merch UK — Shop the Collection
Whether you're a long-time fan since Silver Side Up or rediscovering the band through Everything Under the Sun, there's no better way to mark the occasion than with officially licensed gear.
At Wonderhaul, we stock officially licensed Nickelback merchandise — from classic band tees to accessories and gifts.
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New stock dropping ahead of the album release — check our New In collection for the latest arrivals.
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Everything Under the Sun is out 30 October 2026. "Rattle the Cage" is available to stream now.