Loudwire Staff

Many music fans were surprised to learn about Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's engagement to pop star Avril Lavigne when People magazine broke the news last night (Aug. 21). The two Canadian music stars had been working together on Lavigne's upcoming album, and that work in the studio apparently blossomed into a secret romance that was only revealed upon the announcement of the pair's engagement

The gents of Pop Evil have been heating up radio with three consecutive hits off their latest album, 2011′s ‘War of Angels.’ The disc’s singles ‘Last Man Standing,’ ‘Monster You Made’ and ‘Boss’s Daughter’ have all cracked the Top 10 of the mainstream rock chart.

Slash is set to release the first single off his upcoming album to radio on Monday, Feb. 27, but he’s offering a 30-second sneak listen to the tune right now (hear it below). The song, ‘You’re a Lie,’ is the first taste of the guitarist’s second ‘solo’ album ‘Apocalyptic Love,’ due May 22.