Nickelback have apparently considered what life might look like without the band, but bassist Mike Kroeger isn't particularly interested in finding out anytime soon.
Speaking on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, Kroeger revealed that the Canadian rock group has discussed retirement after roughly three decades together. However, the possibility of walking away from music hasn't gained much traction among the four members.
"We started this about 30 years ago, and I don't know why we would stop. This is too much fun. And we've had the conversations," Kroeger said.
The bassist acknowledged that spending six to eight months away from home on tour can become inconvenient, but questioned what retirement would offer in its place.
"Are you gonna sit around and watch your stock portfolio or what? You gotta do something in this life," he added.
Kroeger also suggested that remaining creatively active is important to maintaining a sense of purpose as people get older. He believes learning new skills and embracing unfamiliar challenges can help keep people young, drawing a parallel with his longtime interest in martial arts.
"I believe one of the leading causes of death is retirement," he said.
The comments follow an October interview with U.K. publication Hive, in which Kroeger was asked whether Nickelback had ever discussed how much longer they intended to keep performing. At the time, he said an attempt to raise the subject had gone nowhere.
"I think I tried to bring it up once and it just didn't go anywhere," he explained, adding that the band prefers to concentrate on its immediate projects rather than establish long-term career plans.
Nickelback released their eleventh studio album, Everything Under The Sun, on October 30, marking 30 years since their debut, Curb. The group is also preparing for an extensive world tour in 2027.
