Originally released in 2023, the gritty rock anthem has found a new home as the theme song for WrestleMania 42. Canadian artists JF Pauzé, Tia Wood, Cameron Whitcomb also hit the Billboard Canada Airplay charts this week.
Nickelback are finding “Bones for the Crows” on the Billboard Canada Airplay charts.
The Alberta rock band’s punchy track arrives at No. 21 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, dated April 18 — but it’s not necessarily a new song.
“Bones for the Crows” was created for the video game Dungeon Hunter 6 back in 2023, after being featured in advertising and promotional material. Now, it’s getting a digital release, with the song being tapped as the theme song for WrestleMania 42,WWE's flagship premium live event. The show is broadcast live this weekend (Apr. 18 and 19) on Netflix.
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It’s a high-energy anthem that blends modern, punchy production with the grittiness of 2000s active rock — a return to the group’s harder-edged rock sound that initially solidified their status as Canadian rock giants. The song’s strong, chugging guitar riff elevates frontman Chad Kroeger’s aggressive vocals throughout the track’s four-minute runtime.
“They’ve rocked with us for over 20 years, and their new song will soundtrack the Grandest Stage of Them All,” WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque shared in a statement.
This isn’t the first time the hard rockers have been tapped to promote a pro wrestling event. In the late 2000s, “Burn It to the Ground” served as the theme song for the WWE’s weekly show, Raw.
Nickelback's theme song is notable for another reason. The Weeknd has served as Wrestlemania's official artist for the previous six years in a row, with multiple hits serving as its official theme over the years — most recently the Playboi Carti-featuring “Timeless.”
JF Pauzé is making a splash on multiple Airplay charts. The Les Cowboys Fringants member's song, “Puisqu'Il Faut,” arrives on All-Format at No. 46 and on AC at No. 30.
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The classic folk-rock song is driven by an acoustic guitar, with a melancholic yet driving melodic structure. Translating to “since we have to,” it’s a reflective and sentimental track, focusing on searching for one's place in the world and moving forward despite hardships as Pauzé blends his emotionally dense lyricism with a steady rhythm.
“Puisqu'il faut crever, aussi bien essayer d'aimer,” he sings in soft-spoken tone, which loosely translates to: “Since we have to die, we might as well try to love.” Despite its darker theme, it lends itself to being an uplifting moment.
It’s the latest single from the Francophone artist to hit the airwaves from his debut solo album, 2025’s Les amours de seconde main, which debuted at No. 10 on the Canadian Albums chart.
Further down on All-Format, country singer Aaron Goodvin arrives at No. 50 with “Said No Redneck Ever.” On the other end of the music spectrum, Tia’s Wood’s “Sage My Soul" debuts at No. 29 on AC. Weeks after its debut on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, Cameron Whitcomb’s “You and Me” — the singer’s first self-proclaimed love song — hits No. 34 on CHR/Top 40.
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Months after Arkells & Portugal. The Man hit the Modern Rock chartwith “Money,” the collab now arrives on Hot AC at No. 40. On Country, Tim & The Glory Boys wonder what happens “If I Go Missin’,” debuting at No. 53.
“I Just Might” becomes a definite statement for Bruno Mars, who has secured the No. 1 spot on All-Format, AC, CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC for many weeks. Meanwhile, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” rises 3-2 on the latter chart, potentially coming to reclaim her top placement.
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Over on Country, Luke Combs to the No. 1 spot with “Sleepless In A Hotel Room,” as Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” bumps down to No. 3. The Black Keys secure a second week at No. 1 with “You Got To Lose” on Mainstream Rock, while Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” rises to the top on Modern Rock, dropping sombr’s “12 To 12” to No. 2.
Check out the Billboard Canada Airplay charts here.
