In February 2026, Taylor and Gracey issued a cease and desist letter to Kowalczyk, asserting that his rights to use the band’s name had been revoked by Action Front Unlimited, Inc. and demanding he stop using it for touring and other commercial activities. Kowalczyk disputed the claims, with his attorney…
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Drummer Tim Very died in February 2026, at the age of 42.
On 28 January 2026, Simone Butler announced her departure from Primal Scream.
The song ” Opening Night ” was released on 22 January.
On 22 January 2026, the band released new single “Rejoice”. It is the lead single of the band’s 13th studio album, which was set for release in early 2027; Collen later stated, however, that it may not be released until 2028.
On 20 January 2026, Arctic Monkeys announced they would be releasing a new single as part of an upcoming project with charity organisation War Child , later revealed to be the compilation album Help(2) .
On 20 January 2026, it was revealed that Hirst had died at the age of 70.
On 15 January 2026, Morris died at the age of 68 after a short illness. In July, Mojo magazine published in their Collector’s Series, a Siouxsie and the Banshees special issue.
On August 4, 2026, the band announced the documentary film Unshatter , set to release in theaters on September 30. With the announcement, they published a short trailer, and released a live version of “Somewhere I Belong” as the first single from the film’s soundtrack .
Failure’s seventh album, Location Lost , was released on April 24, 2026. The band will tour in April and May of 2026.