Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger talks relaxed pace of new album “Everything Under the Sun”

Mike Kroeger, bassist and founding member of Canadian rock band Nickelback, explained to Loudwire host Kat Mykals that the group took a slower, more relaxed approach to creating their upcoming album, *Everything Under the Sun*. The band recorded the lead single “Rattle the Cage” after a longer break, saying the extra time allowed them to refine ideas that had been sitting on a hard‑drive for years. Kroeger highlighted collaboration with guitarist John 5 on the track and noted that fans responded enthusiastically when Nickelback returned after the COVID‑era pause.

The interview underscored the band’s intention to focus on quality rather than racing to meet release deadlines, emphasizing a shift from their previous rapid album‑tour‑record cycle.