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)
Figured You Out
Nickelback Lyrics
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And I like the dirt that's on your knees
And I like the way you still say please, while you're looking up at me
You're like my favorite damn disease
And I love the places that we go
And I love the people that you know
And I love the way you can't say "No" too many long lines in a row
Ouh, and now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
I like the freckles on your chest
And I like the way you like me best
And I like the way you're not impressed, while you put me to the test
I like the white stains on your dress
And I love the way you pass the check
And I love the good times that you wreck (The good times that you wreck)
And I love your lack of self respect
While you're passed out on the deck
I love my hands around your neck
Ouh and I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
And I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
Why not before, you never tried
Gone for good, and this is it
I like your pants around your feet
And I like the dirt that's on your knees
And I like the way you still say please, while you're looking up at me
You're like my favorite damn disease
And I hate the places that we go
And I hate the people that you know
And I hate the way you can't say "No" too many long lines in a row
I hate the powder on your nose
Ouh and now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
Why not before, you never tried
Gone for good, and this is it
Ooh
The lyrics to Nickelback's song Figured You Out are controversial and have been subject to much interpretation. On the surface, the song's lyrics appear to be about a man who is lusting after a woman's physical appearance and promiscuous behavior. He seems to be intrigued by her lack of self-respect and the fact that she's willing to do anything he asks, without saying no. However, there is a subtext to these lyrics that suggests the man does not respect or care for the woman he's describing. He describes her as his "favorite damn disease" and repeatedly mentions his hatred for her lifestyle and friends.
The chorus of the song, "And now I know who you are, It wasn't that hard, Just to figure you out," suggests that the woman is not worth his time or attention. The repetition of this verse throughout the song reinforces the idea that the man is indifferent to the woman's feelings and motivations.
Overall, the lyrics of Figured You Out are meant to challenge conventional ideas about romance, sex, and relationships. While the song may seem misogynistic on the surface, it is actually a critique of men who use women for their own pleasure without considering their feelings or desires. The song suggests that true love and respect cannot exist in a relationship that is based solely on physical attraction or manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
I like your pants around your feet
I find it sexually attractive when you have your pants around your feet
And I like the dirt that's on your knees
I find it sexually attractive when you're dirty and on your knees
And I like the way you still say please, while you're looking up at me
I find it sexually attractive when you're submissive and still polite, even when you're looking up at me
You're like my favorite damn disease
You're a destructive force in my life that I can't resist, like an addiction or illness
And I love the places that we go
I enjoy the places we go together
And I love the people that you know
I like the people you introduce me to
And I love the way you can't say "No" too many long lines in a row
I like how you can't resist me and rarely say "no" even when I push boundaries
I love the powder on your nose
I find it sexually attractive when you use drugs and have powder on your nose
Ouh, and now I know who you are
I finally understand your true nature
It wasn't that hard
It wasn't difficult for me to figure you out
Now I did, you wonder why
Now that I understand you, you're left wondering why I bothered in the first place
I like the freckles on your chest
I find it sexually attractive when you have freckles on your chest
And I like the way you like me best
I appreciate that you prefer me over others
And I like the way you're not impressed, while you put me to the test
I enjoy that you don't fawn over me, even when I try to impress you
I like the white stains on your dress
I find it sexually attractive when you have white stains on your dress
And I love the way you pass the check
I like when you pick up the tab
And I love the good times that you wreck (The good times that you wreck)
I enjoy the chaos and destruction that comes with being with you
And I love your lack of self respect
I like that you don't have self-respect and will do whatever I want
While you're passed out on the deck
I find it sexually attractive when you're drunk and passed out
I love my hands around your neck
I enjoy the idea of choking you during sex
And I hate the places that we go
I don't actually enjoy the places we go together, I hate them
And I hate the people that you know
I don't actually like the people you introduce me to, I hate them
And I hate the way you can't say "No" too many long lines in a row
I actually hate that you can't say 'no' even when I push boundaries
I hate the powder on your nose
I don't actually like the powder on your nose
Why not before, you never tried
You never actually tried to understand me before, which is why you didn't realize who I truly am
Gone for good, and this is it
I'm leaving you for good, this is the end of our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Kroeger, Michael Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Ryan Vikedal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patrickwayne3701
I agree. These guys can turn up the amps and vibrate goat pee into gasoline.
I'm a longtime fan of them, and Theory, and Shinedown and Saving Able. [And I'm 57 and cut my teeth to AC/DC and Van Halen in 9th grade in 1980.
When I fire up my old 69 Charger, Nickelback is just as great to hear pumping outta the the Cerwin Vega's as Molly Hatchet or Bad Company.
Fierce Spirit is conveyed across many mediums. Just listen to 'Roar' from Katy Perry. There's something about good music that rises above genre'.
Music that makes you wanna move comes in all stripes. Listen to your heartbeat when something good is on the box.... it tries to carry you away.
Keep Rockin!!
@limflfss
I like your pants around your feet
And I like the dirt that's on your knees
And I like the way you still say please
While you're looking up at me
You're like my favourite damn disease
And I love the places that we go
And I love the people that you know
And I love the way you can't say no
Too many long lines in a row
I love the powder on your nose
Ooooh
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why)
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why)
I like the freckles on your chest
And I like the way you like me best
And I like the way you're not impressed,
While you put me to the test
I like the wine stains on your dress
I love the way you pass the check
And I love the good times that you wreck
And I love your lack of self respect
While you're passed out on the deck
I love my hands around your neck
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why)
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why
Why not before, you never tried
Gone for good, and this is it)
I like your pants around your feet
And I like the dirt that's on your knees
And I like the way you still say please
While you're looking up at me
You're like my favourite damn disease
And I hate the places that we go
And I hate the people that you know
And I hate the way you can't say no
Too many long lines in a row
I hate the powder on your nose
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why)
And now I know who you are
It wasn't that hard
Just to figure you out
(Now I did, you wonder why
Why not before, you never tried
Gone for good, and this is it)
@JBZACK2001
Truck Driver here, I'm in the middle of the desert in Texas and I just ROCKED OUT to this 3 times in a row🤘🤘🤘
@tammyjennings9474
Keep Safe out there & thank you for all you do. Im a Mom of a Lady Trucker. ☺
@Sirkofski
I pull super B Fuel tankers in Canada, this shit keeps me goin all day long. Hammer down driver
@paracleteconsult8677
Rock on dog!
@erindiazmclaughlin
Oh good God!!! So much I could say about that whole scenario just layed out there. Truck Driver rocking out to this particular song over and over. I hope that you're a good dude. I've seen way to many Investigation Discovery shows. The ID Channel. Forgive me though. I did not want to be insulting. Without you men and women traveling all over. Missing your family and friends in order to deliver the food or items people need all over the country. Thank you for that.
@sunflower69.69
🤘🖤
@paulrobichaud5886
63 years old.listen to these guys every day.
@PedroAnastazi
I dont think people realise just how honest this song really is...
@munishanaidu5837
Totally agreed!
@1589cam
I do.... lived it to a t.... all addictions are the same.... soooo fun......then not :(