Nickelback Guest on New Don Broco Song 'Nightmare Tripping'

The collaboration between the Canadian rock band and the U.K. group is the title track of Don Broco's upcoming album.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Nickelback has teamed up with the U.K. band Don Broco for a new song called 'Nightmare Tripping.' The track is the title song of Don Broco's upcoming album, due out on March 27. Don Broco says the song represents 'the uncertainty between dreams and reality' and that collaborating with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger and guitarist Ryan Peake was a 'dream come true.' The music video for 'Nightmare Tripping' was shot in a 'burnt out Los Angeles haunted house.'

Why it matters

This collaboration between the Canadian rock veterans Nickelback and the rising U.K. band Don Broco is notable as it brings together two acts from different generations and music scenes. It also highlights the continued popularity of Nickelback, who remain one of the best-selling rock acts of the 21st century despite sometimes polarizing critical reception.

The details

The song 'Nightmare Tripping' is described by Don Broco as representing 'the uncertainty between dreams and reality' and the experience of 'when the paralysis demon holding you down forces you to confront what you've tried to escape by going to sleep, blurring the boundaries of consciousness.' The music video for the track was shot in a 'burnt out Los Angeles haunted house,' adding to the song's eerie and unsettling vibe.

  • The new Don Broco album featuring 'Nightmare Tripping' is due out on March 27, 2026.
  • Nickelback's most recent album, 'Get Rollin',' was released in 2022.

The players

Nickelback

A popular Canadian rock band known for hits like 'How You Remind Me' and 'Photograph.' The band, led by vocalist Chad Kroeger, has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rock acts of the 21st century.

Don Broco

A rising rock band from the U.K. that has gained a following for their energetic live shows and eclectic sound that blends elements of rock, pop, and electronic music.

Chad Kroeger

The lead vocalist and founding member of Nickelback.

Ryan Peake

The guitarist of Nickelback, who collaborated with the band Don Broco on the new song 'Nightmare Tripping.'

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What they’re saying

“'Nightmare Tripping' is the uncertainty between dreams and reality. When the paralysis demon holding you down forces you to confront what you've tried to escape by going to sleep, blurring the boundaries of consciousness.”

— Don Broco (98online.com)

“In total contrast to that terror, collaborating on the song with Nickleback was a dream come true. [Nickelback frontman] Chad [Kroeger] and [guitarist] Ryan [Peake] were incredible to team up with, and shooting the video in a burnt out [Los Angeles] haunted house was an experience we'll never forget.”

— Don Broco (98online.com)

What’s next

The new Don Broco album featuring 'Nightmare Tripping' is set to be released on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This collaboration between the veteran Canadian rock band Nickelback and the rising U.K. group Don Broco showcases the continued popularity and influence of Nickelback, as well as the ability of newer acts to team up with established artists to create intriguing new music that blends different styles and perspectives.