Get ready for Hagar-Back! Chad Kroeger from Nickelback has teamed up with former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar for a new song. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante revealed that he played drums on the track. He shared a photo on Instagram of himself with Kroeger and Hagar in the studio, saying, “When you get a call to come over and play drums on a song that these two are doing… you drop everything and go.” He added that it was a spontaneous and fun experience.
Hagar also posted a video on his Instagram featuring himself, Kroeger, and Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee. In the clip, Hagar playfully asks, “What are those three guys doing?” and admits, “Well, it’s hard to say.”
Hagar’s latest song, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” was released in April. He wrote it after dreaming about the late Eddie Van Halen. Plus, he recently announced dates for his Best of All Worlds Las Vegas residency in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration!
