Earlier this month, pink posters advertising a band called 'The Cockroaches' with a QR code leading to a website displaying the date 11 April 2026 appeared in London, with multiple reports indicating The Cockroaches are the Rolling Stones. The campaign was amplified by a short video posted on Instagram by 'thecockroaches2026' with the caption '64 and counting,' referencing the number of years the Rolling Stones have been playing. '.
The Rolling Stones released a new song titled 'Rough and Twisted' as a vinyl exclusive over the weekend ahead of Record Store Day, with the new single being a first taste of the band's upcoming album, expected in July. The track is currently only available as a limited edition vinyl, which rapidly sold out following the cryptic announcement, and it was released on vinyl in a very limited edition. 07, which fans believe could represent the release date of the next album.
Historically, the Rolling Stones previously used the name 'The Cockroaches' for secret shows, such as two 1977 concerts in Toronto included in the live album 'Love You Live'. Rumors about a potential 25th studio album have been swirling since last year, with Keith Richards' son Marlon confirming the band was 'nearly done' with their new album.