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2026 in American music

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The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2026 in music in the United States.

Notable events

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  • Anthrax will release their first studio album in ten years.[3]
  • Cartel will release their first studio album in thirteen years.[4]
  • Exodus will release their first studio album in five years.[5]
  • Queensrÿche will release their first studio album in four years.[6]
  • Papa Roach will release their first studio album in four years.[7]
  • Savatage will release their first studio album in twenty-five years, Curtain Call.[8]
  • Symphony X will release their first studio album in eleven years.[9]
  • Tool will release their first studio album in seven years.[10]
  • Trivium will release their first studio album in five years.[11]
  • Vio-lence will release their first studio album in thirty-three years.[12]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tate, Jason (May 27, 2025). "The All-American Viral Sensations". chorus.fm. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "ARMORED SAINT To Begin Recording Ninth Studio Album In May 2025". Blabbermouth.net. April 9, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Anthrax readies first new album in 10 years: 'So riff-centric and brutal'". 105.7 The Point. April 30, 2025. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Grundy, Adam (June 28, 2025). "Interview: Will Pugh of Cartel". chorus.fm. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "GARY HOLT: No New EXODUS Album Until 2026". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Queensrÿche - Begin Demoing New Music". Metal Storm. February 12, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Next PAPA ROACH Album Will Be Out In 2026: 'We're Gonna Be Releasing Music Throughout The Year', Says JACOBY SHADDIX". Blabbermouth.net. March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Savatage - Update On First Album Since 2001". Metal Storm. December 29, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "SYMPHONY X Will 'Probably' Release Long-Awaited New Album In 2026: 'It's Gonna Have All The Cool Stuff' Fans Like". Blabbermouth.net. February 23, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Tool - To Enter The Studio This Spring". Metal Storm. February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "New TRIVIUM Album To Arrive In 2026: 'We've Been Working On Some Stuff', Says COREY BEAULIEU". Blabbermouth.net. February 12, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  12. ^ a b "Vio-lence - To Start Working On New Material Next Month". Metal Storm. April 19, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  13. ^ "KERRY KING Wants To Release Second Solo Album In Early 2026: 'That's A Realistic Goal'". Blabbermouth.net. February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  14. ^ "BRANDON SALLER Says There Will 'Probably' Be No New ATREYU Music Before 2026". Blabbermouth.net. December 16, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  15. ^ Kennelty, Greg (February 11, 2025). "MINISTRY Announces New Album Reworking Their Super Early, Long-Hated Material & North American Tour". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  16. ^ "BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: No New OVERKILL Album Before 2026". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.