In an interview with Eddie Trunk at the Monsters Of Rock 2026 festival on April 4 at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's seventh studio album.

The upcoming effort will be the follow-up to "Six", which was released in June 2023 via earMUSIC.

Bettencourt revealed that the band is still finishing up the recordings and has been working on a strong crop of songs, with over 20 options to choose from.

Bettencourt expressed his excitement about the album's sound, stating that it will be a "true rock and roll album" with a focus on heavy, punchy funk.

He also mentioned that the band is hoping to release the album towards the end of the year, with possible singles being dropped throughout the summer.

Bettencourt emphasized the importance of this album for EXTREME's career, saying it has to be their best work yet.

When asked about his expectations for the album, Bettencourt stated that he thinks they've cracked the code and created something truly special.

He also reflected on how far the band has come since their early days playing clubs before getting a record deal.

The guitarist expressed his gratitude for being given a second chance to pursue music after going through a difficult period in recent years.

The interview comes as EXTREME continues to build momentum following their critically acclaimed album "Six", which debuted at No.

10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with first-week sales of 12,500 copies.

The band's performance at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert and Bettencourt's historic stint as music director and guitarist at the 2025 MTV VMAs have also garnered attention.

Bettencourt's comments serve as a testament to EXTREME's dedication to creating high-quality rock music that resonates with fans.

The band's upcoming album promises to be an exciting addition to their already impressive discography.