Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson on 'Gold Album'

Key Points:

• Weezer will release their 20th studio album, The Gold Album, on August 21, marking a rare milestone for the band, which has maintained a stable lineup for over 25 years with bassist Scott Shriner as the newest member.
• The album, co-produced by Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume, has been praised for its consistent quality, highlighted by singles like “Shine Again” and “We Might As Well Be Strangers” featuring the band Wednesday.
• In a Rolling Stone Music Now interview, Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discussed the album, the viral success of the 2015 duet “Go Away,” and how that success has influenced their approach to future collaborations.
• Wilson revealed that burnout led to Josh Freese filling in on drums during last year’s tour, but he hopes to return as the drummer for Weezer’s 2026 shows after undergoing physical therapy.
• Despite the upcoming 30th anniversary of their album Pinkerton, the band has no plans to celebrate it, focusing instead on the excitement surrounding their new release, contrasting with the extensive celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album earlier in 2024.