Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood (Ontario, Canada) in the year 1997. The band's current members consist of lead vocalist Matt Walst, lead-guitarist Barry Stock, bassist Brad Walst and drummer Neil Sanderson. The band's original line-up was made of Adam Gontier (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Brad Walst (bassist/backing vocals), Neil Sanderson (drums/keyboards/backing vocals) and Mike Amadio (lead guitar).

Matt Walst, Frontman

Three Days Grace's breakthrough album was their self-titled debut album named ‘Three Days Grace’ which was released in the year 2003. The album was a big commercial success and was number 69 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and number 9 on the Canadian Albums chart. Their album was given many positive reviews by various critics in the music industry which was good for morale. The album gave us the hit singles like 'I Hate Everything About You', 'Just Like You' and 'Home'. The lead single track ‘I Hate Everything About You’ was even nominated for the Best Rock Video and People’s Choice : Favourite Canadian Group (2004).

Their second album was called One-X, which was released in the year 2006. It, however, became an even bigger hit than their debut album! This album featured the hit singles like 'Animal I Have Become', 'Pain' and 'Never Too Late'. The album was a mega success both critically and monetarily. It hit silver certification in the UK while becoming triple platinum in Canada and the US. This was their most sold albums of all. In terms of ranking on the charts, it hit number 2 on Canadian Albums Chart and number 5 on Billboard 200. The album was received with mixed reviews. Some quoted excellent reviews while others felt it was a generic alt-rock drop. However, it helped them earn Rock Artist Of The Year award in the year 2007 and a Juno Award nomination for Album Of The Year.

Barry Stock, lead guitarist

Three Days Grace continued their success with their third album named Life Starts Now, which was released in the year 2009. This album displayed a softer mood compared to their previous releases. The album spawned the hit singles 'Break', 'Life Starts Now' and 'Last To Know'. In the words of lead guitarist Barry Stock,

“This time around we really wanted to go with something different than what we've done in the past”.

In the year 2010, they went on a tour titled 'Life Starts Now Tour' in order to promote the album widely. The album went on to hit number 3 on Billboard 200 and number 1 on Billboard Rock Songs chart. Life Starts Now remains their highest charting album to date. This album too received mixed critics from music industry experts. Also, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album in the 2010 Juno Awards. But it won the Favourite New Album award at the same year’s Casby Awards.

With Walst on vocals, Three Days Grace released their fourth album titled 'Transit of Venus' through RCA Records. This album was released in the year 2012 on June 5th. This date was special because it was the day that the transit of Venus across the Sun was visible for us. The album featured the hit singles 'Chalk Outline', 'Misery Loves My Company' and 'The High Road'. The album was a commercial success, which was able to peak at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also got nominated for the Best Rock Album at the 2014 Juno Awards. The album's singles 'The High Road' and 'Chalk Outline' were both mega hits. The whole album was made available to be streamed online in 2012 itself (same year of release). Loudwire gave the song Chalk Outline a 4/5 rating. The song featured Adam Gontier displaying aggressive performance as part of the music video. A lyric video of the song can be found on Three Days Grace’s Vevo account (YouTube).

Brad Walst, Bassist

In the year 2005, Adam had gone into rehabilitation for an addiction to OxyContin problem at the Toronto rehab centre named CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). Here is where, he had composed many of the songs for One-X album such as 'Pain', 'Animal I Have Become', 'Over And Over' and 'Gone Forever'. A docu-drama on his addiction called Behind the Pain, was released in the year 2007. Adam has been very open with his struggles surrounding mental health. He stated that he had relapsed in the year 2017 and went into a treatment centre. Since then, Adam has been sober and stated that he has "no plans on going back to a dark place anytime soon". In the year 2013, Adam Gontier left Three Days Grace after citing a development of few health issues. He was replaced by Matt Walst, who is the brother of the band’s bassist Brad Walst.

Adam Gontier

The band moved forward and continued to release new music and tour since then. They still remain one of the most popular rock bands in the world today. The band released their 5th album named Human in the year 2015. And of course, again via RCA Records. They went on a Human Tour to promote this latest album back then. Just like the previous 2 albums, this one also was accepted with mixed reviews. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's singles named 'I Am Machine' and 'Painkiller' were both major hits. This album was nominated for 2015’s Rock Album Of The Year (Loudwire Music Awards).

They went on to release 2 more albums named Outsider in 2018 and Explosions in the year 2022. Outsider was received with mixed reviews while Explosions received positive reviews in the industry. Explosions was nominated for 2023’s Rock Album Of The Year (Juno Awards). Three Days Grace have toured extensively throughout their career. They have performed at some of the biggest rock festivals in the world such as Rock in Rio, Download Festival and Warped Tour. They are scheduled to play in North America, Europe and Australia throughout the year 2023.

Neil Sanderson, Drums

Below is a list of all their studio albums to date.

Three Days Grace (2003)

One-X (2006)

Life Starts Now (2009)

Transit of Venus (2012)

Human (2015)

Outsider (2018)

Explosions (2022)

Origin of the band’s name

They were originally named as Groundswell and had grouped in the year 1992. Groundswell played in various local backyard parties and area establishments in Norwood. They, however, disbanded in the year 1995 but regrouped in the year 1997 under it's current name Three Days Grace. The name 'Three Days Grace' was inspired by a question that ex-member Adam Gontier had asked himself -

"If you had three days to change your life, would you?"

The band wanted to create music that would inspire people to make positive changes in their own lives. The band's name points to a sense of urgency with a question being, if someone could change something in their life when they had only three days to make that change. Possibly like ‘your time is up but here is a grace period to fix it’. Would you fix it or surrender to fate and leave things be?

Their message through music

Three Days Grace's music is characterized by their heavy guitars, driving rhythms, angst-ridden lyrics and Matt Walst's soaring vocals. Their music can be described as hard rock, grunge, alternative metal or rock, very gritty etc. Their lyrics often deal with themes of addiction, depression and redemption. Three Days Grace's music delves into everyone’s everyday problems of personal struggle, loss and overcoming. These themes are reflected in many of their songs, which often deal with topics such as addiction, depression and suicide. Their songs are often seen as anthems for people who are going through toughest times in their lives. The band's lyrics are often personal and introspective. Their lyrics offer a message of hope and resilience in life. They want their music to help people feel less lonely and to give them the strength to keep going forwards, no matter what.

Three Days Grace's music is filled by their intense guitars, powerful vocals and catchy melodies. They are easy to sing along after a few hears. They have been praised for their live performances, which are known for their energy and intensity. Truly a thrilling experience!

Excerpts from their own words

"We're just trying to make music that people can relate to and that they can find some sort of meaning in." - Matt Walst.

"We're not afraid to talk about the things that are going on in our lives, even if they're not the most pleasant things." - Adam Gontier.

"We want our music to be a force for good in the world." - Neil Sanderson.

Here are some of the reasons why Three Days Grace is a very popular Canadian group.

Their lyrics are catchy and music very intense.
Their lyrics are relatable and meaningful too.
They have a strong live presence.
They are consistent with their album and single releases.
The band's name was originally 'Groundswell' but they changed it to Three Days Grace because they felt it was more memorable.
The band's song 'I Hate Everything About You' was inspired by Adam Gontier's breakup with his girlfriend.
Three Days Grace have been nominated for 12 Juno Awards and winning 3 of them.
They have toured with well-established bands such as Breaking Benjamin, Nickelback and Seether.
Matt Walst is the older brother of Brad Walst.
Neil Sanderson is a trained opera singer.

The legacy established by Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace have left a lasting legacy on the rock music scene. Their music is characterized by it's high-powered guitars, driving drums and Adam Gontier and Matt Walsh's powerful vocals. They have inspired a new generation of rock bands and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world. The band's commercial success is a testament to their talent and hard work. They have overcome many challenges, including the departure of Adam Gontier from the band and have still continued to produce great music. They are a true inspiration to their fans and to other fellow musicians.

Three Days Grace have had a strong impact on the rock music genre. They have sold millions of albums worldwide. Their incredible music has inspired millions of people around the world. The band's music has helped people to cope with difficult times in their lives and it has given them a sense of hope and cause to press ahead. Three Days Grace are a true inspiration to their fans and they continue to make a positive impact on the world.

They are a band that has touched the lives of millions of people. Their music is powerful and relatable and their message of hope and redemption is an motivation to all who hear it. I'm excited to see what they do next! Here are some of Three Days Grace's most popular songs.

Animal I Have Become
Breakdown
I Hate Everything About You
Painkiller
Never Too Late
The Good Life
One-X
Riot
Human
Pain
Just Like You

The future for Three Days Grace

It is unclear what the future holds for the band Three Days Grace. However, Three Days Grace are still going strong and they have no plans to slow down anytime soon. The band is excited to continue making music and putting out their message to the world. They are determined to still inspire people and to make a positive impact on the world.

In the year 2022, the band made an announcement that they would be going on hiatus after their upcoming tour. Three Days Grace are presently working on their latest studio albums. They are planning to tour extensively in support of it. Three Days Grace are currently on tour in support of their latest album titled 'Outsider'. The band has not yet released any details about the album, but they have said that it will be a return to their heavier roots. The album is expected to be released in 2023.

In addition to working on their new album, Three Days Grace are also planning a world tour. The tour is expected to kick off in early 2023 and will include dates in North America, Europe, and Asia. The band has also announced that they are working on their 8th studio album which is expected to be released in 2024.

In short, they have not yet declared if or when they might return to music. It is possible that the band might simply take a break from producing music and then return somewhere in the future. It is also possible that the band could break up permanently. Only time will tell what the future holds for the awesome Three Days Grace band. Three Days Grace are one of the most popular rock bands in the world and they will remain a force to be reckoned with. With their new album and world tour on the horizon, there is no doubt that Three Days Grace will continue to be a major player in the rock scene. They are sure to continue producing great music and tour the world for some years to come.

Summary

Three Days Grace have released six studio albums so far, all of which have been certified platinum and multi-platinum in Canada and USA. They have also sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Three Days Grace are one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century. Not only have they sold over 10 million albums worldwide, they have even won numerous awards like Juno Award for Best Rock Album and a People's Choice Award among others including a Grammy Award nomination. They continue to tour extensively and are one of the most popular live bands in the world. They are one of the most successful rock bands in Canada and have had a major impact on the genre. Their most successful album called 'Life Starts Now' has sold over 79,000 copies in the first week of release itself!

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Hey! Now, if you're a fan of hard rock or alternative rock, then you need to check out Three Days Grace. Their music is sure to get your blood pumping and your head banging.

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