The band consists of Chad Kroeger (vocals, guitar), Ryan Peake (guitar, vocals), Mike Kroeger (bass) and Daniel Adair (drums). The band's original drummer, Brandon Kroeger, left the group in 1997, and was replaced first by Mitch Guidon from 1997 to 1998 and then Ryan Vikedal from 1998 to 2005. The band has released 10 studio albums: "Curb" (1996), "The State" (1998), "Silver Side Up" (2001), "The Long Road" (2003), "All the Right Reasons" (2005), "Dark Horse" (2008), "Here and Now" (2011), "No Fixed Address" (2014), "Feed The Machine" (2017), and "Get Rollin'" (2022).
Early years: 1995–2000
The band was formed in the early 1990s as a cover band called the "Village Idiots" by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Brandon Kroeger. The band performed covers of songs from Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Nickelback's first release was a seven-track EP called Hesher in 1996. In the same year, Nickelback recorded their first full-length album Curb. "Fly" was released on Hesher and Curb and was the first single produced by Nickelback. It did not chart and was only played on local radio stations.
The following album The State was recorded in 1998 and was released as an independent record the same year. Nickelback signed a record deal with EMI and Roadrunner Records. The State was then re-released in 2000 by EMI and Roadrunner Records. Two singles from the album, "Leader of Men" and "Breathe" were fairly successful and resulted in the album being certificated gold in Canada and the United States. It was certified Platinum in 2008.
Mainstream success: 2001–2007
In 2001, Nickelback released the Silver Side Up album, which propelled them into the mainstream. The single "How You Remind Me" was a huge success, peaking at #1 on both the American and Canadian charts at the same time. In the U.S., it was a #1 single on the Mainstream and Modern rock charts, as well as the pop chart. It also peaked at #2 on Adult Top 40. "How You Remind Me" became the Billboard Hot 100 #1 single of the year for 2002. The next single was "Too Bad", which also hit #1 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and had a small amount of success on the pop chart. The final single from the album was "Never Again", another #1 hit on Mainstream Rock.
In 2002, Chad Kroeger collaborated with Josey Scott and Gaige Corvo who played the lead guitar on the Spider-Man theme song, "Hero." This also featured Tyler Connolly, Mike Kroeger, Matt Cameron, and Jeremy Taggart.
In 2003, Nickelback released The Long Road. The lead single was "Someday" and the album went on to sell five million copies worldwide. The band also released "Feelin' Way Too Damn Good" as a single, which peaked at #3 on the Mainstream Rock Charts. "Figured You Out" was also released as a single and topped the Mainstream Rock Charts for 13 consecutive weeks.
Nickelback's fifth studio album, All the Right Reasons, produced five U.S. Hot 100 top 20 singles: "Photograph", "Savin' Me", "Far Away", "If Everyone Cared", "Rockstar". Three of these became U.S. Hot 100 top 10 singles. All the Right Reasons has sold 7,163,130 copies in the US as of June 13, 2009. In total, All the Right Reasons has sold abut 11 million copies worldwide since its 2005 release. Aside from all the success of All the Right Reasons, lead singer Kroeger began his own label named 604 Records in 2005 and holds the position of executive producer.
Dark Horse 2008-2010
After taking much of 2007 off, the band started recording a new album in earnest. In July 2008, the band signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth.
On September 4, 2008 Roadrunner Records announced that the first single from their upcoming album was originally going to be "If Today Was Your Last Day" and was to be released September 30, 2008. However, the song was scrapped as the first single, and "Gotta Be Somebody" was the lead single instead. The new album, titled Dark Horse, was released on November 18, 2008. The album was produced by Mutt Lange. Something in Your Mouth was released as the second single to rock radio only on December 15, where it reached #1. "If Today Was Your Last Day" was released as the second major single instead. Two more singles have been released, "I'd Come for You" and "Burn It to the Ground".
The album also remained in the top 20 on the Billboard 200 for weeks after its release. The album was certified two times platinum in April 2009, and had by April 2010 sold over 3 million copies in the U.S. However, critical reception of the album has been mostly mixed to negative. In 2009, the band won three Juno Awards for Juno Fan Choice Award, group of the year, and album of the year; the band performed their single "Something In Your Mouth" at the ceremony. In 2010, Billboard year end charts listed Dark Horse as the top-selling rock and metal album of the year. The band was also listed at the top selling hard rock artist. On January 29, 2010 they released a Tap-Tap rhythm game for on the App Store, contrary to the band's prior comments against other music related video games such as Guitar Hero. On February 28, 2010, Nickelback gave a performance at the beginning of the concert portion of the 2010 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, performing "Burn It to the Ground". On October 2010 Nickelback finished their Dark Horse Tour.
Here and Now (2011-2013)
Chad Kroeger said in an interview with Billboard.com in September 2010 that songwriting for the next Nickelback album was planned to commence as early as February 2011 with "about four tunes" already in mind. Adair mentioned that the band wanted to go back to the musical style of All The Right Reasons, which he described as "more organic".
Nickelback announced their new album, Here and Now, on September 8, 2011, along with its two lead singles, "Bottoms Up" and "When We Stand Together". Kroeger said "We're four people who love making music, the way we like to make it. We entered the studio this year with a vision, and it all came together. We're extremely happy with the results, and can't wait to share them with our fans." The album was released on November 21, 2011, with the band calling it "Nickelblack Monday", a play on Nickelback and Black Monday. Two singles were released to radio stations on September 26, and September 27 for purchase on iTunes. Here and Now peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, selling 226,714 copies in its first week of release, with Christmas by Michael Bublé taking #1 by a margin of only 419 copies.
As part of promotion for the album, Nickelback was booked to perform at the halftime shows for both an NFL Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field in Detroit on November 24, and the 99th Grey Cup in the band's hometown of Vancouver on November 27. Also, as a promotion the band played to Jimmy Kimmel upon the album's release. The band was nominated for four Juno Awards in 2012, and performed at the ceremony. Nickelback announced their Here and Now Tour on January 11, 2012, they are going to tour with Seether, Bush and My Darkest Days. The band released a music video for their fourth single off of the album Lullaby. The band officially announced the compilation album The Best of Nickelback Volume 1 through social media on October 3, 2013. Frontman Chad Kroeger had previously stated in an interview that the greatest hits album was to feature songs from previous albums along with new songs but the unveiled track listing ultimately contained only previously released material.
No Fixed Address and Feed the Machine (2014–2018)
According to an interview with Chad Kroeger on CFOX-FM, the band planned to release their eighth studio album before the end of 2014. The lead rock single was also announced, "Edge of a Revolution", was released in August 2014. The track was described as a "departure" for Nickelback and a political song. Frequent collaborator Chris Lord-Alge returned to mix some of the tracks on the album. It was also announced the band had signed to Republic Records. The lead single from the album was titled "Edge of a Revolution", and was scheduled to be sent for adds on Rock radio and be released to iTunes on August 18. The lead pop single, and second overall, was announced to be "What Are You Waiting For?", and was released in September. "What Are You Waiting For?" was released as a single on digital retailers on September 9, 2014. On August 22, 2014, Nickelback announced the album's title to be No Fixed Address, and released it on November 17, 2014.
No Fixed Address Tour was their fifth headlining concert tour, in support of No Fixed Address. The tour was announced on November 5, 2014, as well as The Pretty Reckless, Pop Evil, and Lifehouse as the support act for the majority of the shows in North American while Monster Truck was support act in Australia and Europe (2016). The second North American leg of the tour had to be canceled when lead vocalist Chad Kroeger required surgery for a cyst on his voice box. The entire leg of the European tour was postponed until Autumn 2016.
On August 19, 2016, Nickelback released a cover of Don Henley's song "Dirty Laundry" to streaming services. On January 23, 2017, a new single, "Feed the Machine" was announced to be released on February 1, alongside specific details of a 2017 tour. On January 25, Nickelback signed with BMG Rights Management to release their ninth album, also titled Feed the Machine. The album was released on June 16, 2017. The band released their second single from the album, "Song on Fire", on April 28, 2017. Shortly after the release of the album, the band began a 44-city tour on June 23, 2017, in North America, co-headlined with Daughtry, Shaman's Harvest and Cheap Trick as supporting acts.
Get Rollin' (2019–present)
In early 2019, band members spoke of recording a tenth studio album, though Chad Kroeger conceded there was no timetable or rush for the band to complete it. Mike Kroeger spoke of his personal desire to move in more of a heavy metal direction, or wanting to do an album of Slayer cover songs.
On August 14, 2020, the band released a cover of The Charlie Daniels Band song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", featuring Dave Martone.
In a July 2021 interview bassist Mike Kroeger commented when asked about the band's progress on new music saying "That is happening right now, music is being composed and recorded up in Canada. We were out there, and something came up and our producer had to take some time off. So I took that opportunity to return home to Los Angeles with family and spend a little time at home but I'll be headed back up there in a couple of weeks to pick it up again." When asked about a potential timeframe for a release date, Kroeger said "it'll be done when it's done", explaining that the band would rather not be confined to a timescale for fear of making "a shitty record". "Release dates are primarily arrived at by business interests, like record labels and whatever. We don't have one of those", he said. "We've been managing ourselves for about a year. So, the answer is no. We're doing it on our schedule, at our own pace, and it'll be done when it's done. 'Cause we've blown up deadlines in the past lots of times. Because we feel that you can make a good record and be late, but you can't, or you shouldn't, make a shitty record to be on time. So we won't be pressed for time.
In August 2022, Nickelback began posting small snippets and teasers of new music via their official social media accounts with the date "09.07.2022" being branded on the posts.
On August 26, 2022, students attending school at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia received a newsletter stating they were invited to attend and participate in a video shoot Nickelback would be hosting on August 30, 2022, for their single, outside the Convocation Mall on campus.
The album title was revealed to be Get Rollin'. The lead single "San Quentin" was released on September 7, 2022. The band is set to embark on its "Get Rollin' Tour" with opening acts Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross. They will perform on 38 dates in Canada and the United States from June to August 2023.
List of Nickelback band members
Current members
* Chad Kroeger – lead vocals, lead guitar (1995–present)
* Ryan Peake – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1995–present)
* Mike Kroeger – bass guitar, backing vocals (1995–present)
* Daniel Adair – drums, backing vocals (2005–present)
Former members
* Brandon Kroeger – drums (1995–1997)
* Mitch Guindon – drums (1997–1998)
* Ryan Vikedal – drums (1998–2005)
Animals
Nickelback Lyrics
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Just got my license back
I got this feeling in my veins this train is coming off the track
I'll ask polite if the devil needs a ride
Because the angel on my right ain't hanging out with me tonight
I'm driving past your house while you were sneaking out
I got the car door opened up so you can jump in on the run
Your mom don't know that you were missing
That I've been kissing
Screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
Get in, just get in
Check out the trouble we're in
You're beside me on the seat
Got your hand between my knees
And you control how fast we go by just how hard you wanna squeeze
It's hard to steer when you're breathing in my ear
But I got both hands on the wheel while you got both hands on my gears
By now, no doubt that we were heading south
I guess nobody ever taught her not to speak with a full mouth
'Cause this was it, like flicking on a switch
It felt so good I almost drove into the ditch
I'm screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
Get in, just get in
Look at the trouble we're in
We were parked out by the tracks
We're sitting in the back
And we just started getting busy
When she whispered what was that
The wind, I think 'cause no one else knows where we are
And that was when she started screamin'
That's my dad outside the car
Oh please, the keys, they're not in the ignition
Must have wound up on the floor while
We were switching our positions
I guess they knew that she was missing
As I tried to tell her dad it was her mouth that I was kissing
Screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
We're just a couple of animals
Get in, just get in
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Check out the trouble we're in
We're just a couple of animals
Get in, just get in
"Animals" by Nickelback is a love song that likened the couple's intensity to that of wild animals. The lyrics describe a couple's sexual encounter in a car parked by the tracks. The lyrics portray the emotional intensity and passion of the two lovers. The singer speaks of driving his black car with a feeling that it's coming off the track. The animalistic aura is expressed through the lyrics that exude a wild and raw energy that is free from societal constraints. The chorus of the song is repeated throughout to emphasize the point that no matter where they go, people see them as a couple of animals.
The lyrics progressively build on the sexual experience of the couple in the car. The first moment described is when the girl jumps into the car because she was sneaking out. She kisses the boys, who says the mom doesn't know she's missing, and he's been kissing her parts. They drive away, and the girl starts feeling up the guy, and he almost crashes because of the feeling. They decide to take things further when they park by the tracks, and the girl feels something, which the guy says is the wind. But in the end, the father discovers them, and they drive away.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I'm driving black on black
I am driving a car that is completely black.
Just got my license back
I recently regained my driving license.
I got this feeling in my veins this train is coming off the track
I have an intense feeling that something is about to happen and things might get out of control.
I'll ask polite if the devil needs a ride
I am willing to do anything and even take the risk of doing something dangerous.
Because the angel on my right ain't hanging out with me tonight
I do not have anyone to support me or guide me in making the right decisions, hence I am left with no choice than to depend on myself.
I'm driving past your house while you were sneaking out
I am driving near your house while you are making an attempt to sneak out without anyone noticing.
I got the car door opened up so you can jump in on the run
I am keeping the door of my car open so that you can get inside while running or quickly getting away.
Your mom don't know that you were missing
Your mother is not aware that you are not around.
She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you
That I've been kissing
Your mother would be upset if she finds out that I am kissing you.
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
We will not stop whatever we are doing. There is nothing wrong with it. We are just behaving like wild animals.
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
No matter where we are, everybody knows that we are just behaving like animals.
So come on baby, get in
Get in, just get in
Check out the trouble we're in
Come inside my car quickly and let's see what kind of trouble we can get into.
You're beside me on the seat
Got your hand between my knees
And you control how fast we go by just how hard you wanna squeeze
You are sitting beside me and your hand is on my lap and you are able to control the speed of the car by squeezing my leg harder.
It's hard to steer when you're breathing in my ear
It is difficult to control the car when you are breathing directly into my ear.
But I got both hands on the wheel while you got both hands on my gears
I am holding onto the steering wheel with both hands while you have both hands on my gear shift.
By now, no doubt that we were heading south
I guess nobody ever taught her not to speak with a full mouth
By now, it is clear that we are heading in the southern direction. The girl sitting beside me is speaking with a full mouth, which means she is not able to speak clearly.
'Cause this was it, like flicking on a switch
It felt so good I almost drove into the ditch
This moment was like the flick of a switch, which made me feel very good, so much so that I almost lost control of the car and risked an accident.
We were parked out by the tracks
We're sitting in the back
And we just started getting busy
We parked the car near the railway tracks, and we are both sitting on the back seat and getting intimate.
When she whispered what was that
The wind, I think 'cause no one else knows where we are
Suddenly, while we were busy, she whispered to me asking what was that sound. I told her that it was just the wind because no one else knows that we are parked here.
And that was when she started screamin'
That's my dad outside the car
After a while, she started screaming, letting me know that her dad is outside the car.
Oh please, the keys, they're not in the ignition
Must have wound up on the floor while
We were switching our positions
I tried to explain to her father that the keys are not in the ignition, because they might have fallen on the floor when we were shifting positions.
I guess they knew that she was missing
As I tried to tell her dad it was her mouth that I was kissing
I think her family knows already that she is missing, and I was only trying to tell her dad that I was kissing her and not doing anything worse.
Get in, just get in
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Check out the trouble we're in
We're just a couple of animals
Get into the car with me quickly. There is nothing wrong with what we are doing. Let's see how much trouble we can get into. After all, we are just two wild animals.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Adair, Michael Kroeger, Chad Kroeger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samcarroll4767
This song on full volume will result in either a speeding ticket or a pregnancy. Or both.
@fluffyncute063
either or, you will be singing "nickleback - lullaby" in 9 months XD
@jonathanmurray1832
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@jonathanmurray1832
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@kgurl
Oh yeah it gets my juices flowing for sure... and thankfully I associate this song from a very hot🔥👌🔥 sexual encounter with a man whose very dear to my heart
@alyssaparker336
I refuse to die without getting railed to this song
@erichewitt7508
lmfao its a fun time believe me this i know definitely
@flippersleet1452
Yo😳
@trutherregime5088
@@erichewitt7508 haha. Trying to find some no genetically modified pussy. Hard life.