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.

Contents

Notable events

February

First quarter

Unknown date

List of albums set to be released

January

DateAlbumArtistGenre (s)
9Alter Bridge Alter Bridge Alternative Rock, Hard Rock

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First quarter

Second quarter

TBA

References

  1. Aswad, Jem (June 12, 2025). "Grammy Awards Unveil Dates for 2026 Show and Nominations Announcement, New Categories — Including Best Album Cover". Variety. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Tate, Jason (May 27, 2025). "The All-American Viral Sensations". chorus.fm. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "ARMORED SAINT To Begin Recording Ninth Studio Album In May 2025". Blabbermouth.net. April 9, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Anthrax readies first new album in 10 years: 'So riff-centric and brutal'". 105.7 The Point . April 30, 2025. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Grundy, Adam (June 28, 2025). "Interview: Will Pugh of Cartel". chorus.fm . Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "GARY HOLT: No New EXODUS Album Until 2026". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  7. "Amy Lee: Next Evanescence Studio Album Will "Probably" Arrive in Early 2026". Blabbermouth.net. June 22, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  8. Hadusek, Jon (August 15, 2025). "Megadeth to Release Final Album and Embark on Farewell Tour in 2026". Consequence . Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Queensrÿche - Begin Demoing New Music". Metal Storm. February 12, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "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.
  11. 1 2 "Savatage - Update On First Album Since 2001". Metal Storm. December 29, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "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.
  13. 1 2 "Tool - To Enter The Studio This Spring". Metal Storm. February 19, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  14. 1 2 "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.
  15. 1 2 "Vio-lence - To Start Working On New Material Next Month". Metal Storm. April 19, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  16. "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.
  17. "BRANDON SALLER Says There Will 'Probably' Be No New ATREYU Music Before 2026". Blabbermouth.net. December 16, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  18. 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.
  19. "BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: No New OVERKILL Album Before 2026". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.