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Three Days Grace formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1992, originally under the name Groundswell. The band’s founding members were vocalist and guitarist Adam Gontier, drummer Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. After years of refining their sound and building local recognition, the group rebranded themselves as Three Days Grace in 1997, marking a fresh start and a stronger commitment to their music careers. They gained significant attention after signing a deal with Jive Records in the early 2000s, positioning themselves to reach a global audience.
The band has released seven studio albums, consistently demonstrating their powerful and dynamic style. Their self-titled debut album, “Three Days Grace,” came out in 2003, immediately establishing their identity with hit singles like “I Hate Everything About You,” “Just Like You,” and “Home.” The album’s massive success quickly catapulted them to international fame, earning them widespread radio play and solidifying their place in the alternative rock scene.
Their subsequent albums, “One-X” (2006), “Life Starts Now” (2009), “Transit of Venus” (2012), “Human” (2015), “Outsider” (2018), and “Explosions” (2022), continued their momentum. “One-X” notably featured hit singles “Animal I Have Become,” “Pain,” and “Never Too Late,” further cementing the band’s reputation for writing powerful, emotionally resonant music. The album reached triple-platinum status, becoming one of their career-defining releases and underscoring their lasting appeal.
Throughout their career, Three Days Grace has produced numerous chart-topping singles, establishing them as one of the most successful acts in modern rock radio history. They hold records for the most number-one songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, with hits such as “Animal I Have Become,” “Break,” “World So Cold,” “Chalk Outline,” and “The Mountain.” Their ability to craft songs that speak directly to listeners’ personal struggles, emotions, and experiences has been key to their enduring popularity.
Recognition for their musical contributions has come through multiple awards and accolades. Three Days Grace has received nominations from prominent organizations such as the Juno Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, winning the Billboard Music Award for Rock Artist of the Year in 2007. Their music has consistently connected with both fans and critics alike, reflecting their authenticity, consistency, and emotional depth.
Three Days Grace has also actively participated in meaningful efforts beyond their music, including charitable events and social awareness campaigns. Former lead vocalist Adam Gontier notably used his own experiences with addiction and recovery to advocate publicly for mental health and substance abuse awareness. His involvement with organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association highlighted the band’s dedication to using their platform for important social issues, bringing greater attention to mental health challenges and supporting fans through shared experiences.
The band’s lasting impact and loyalty from fans come from their honesty, their raw emotional expression, and their authentic connection with their audience. Over decades of continuous artistic evolution, Three Days Grace has remained a cornerstone in alternative rock, known for deeply personal songwriting and explosive live performances. Their dedication to their craft and to meaningful advocacy off-stage has reinforced why they remain beloved within the rock community.
Complete List Of Three Days Grace Songs From A to Z
- A Scar Is Born – Explosions – 2022
- Animal I Have Become – One-X – 2006
- Animal I Have Become (stripped acoustic version) – One-X – 2006 (Special edition)
- Animal I Have Become (stripped acoustic version) – Pain – 2007
- Anonymous – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Are You Ready? – Three Days Grace – 2003 (Target/Japanese/iTunes/deluxe bonus track)
- Bitter Taste – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Born Like This – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Break – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Broken Glass – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Bully – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Burn – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Car Crash – Human – 2015
- Chain of Abuse – Explosions – 2022
- Chalk Outline – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Champion – Explosions – 2022
- Chasing the First Time – Outsider – 2018
- Drown – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Drown (live acoustic version) – Three Days Grace – 2003 (iTunes/deluxe bonus track)
- Every Other Weekend – Human – 2015 (Deluxe/Japanese bonus track)
- Expectations – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Explosions – Explosions – 2022
- Fallen Angel – Human – 2015
- Get Out Alive – One-X – 2006
- Give in to Me – Transit of Venus – 2012 (Michael Jackson cover)
- Give Me a Reason – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Goin’ Down – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Gone Forever – One-X – 2006
- Happiness – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Home – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Human Race – Human – 2015
- Human Race (atmosphere version) – Human – 2015 (Deluxe/Japanese bonus track)
- I Am an Outsider – Outsider – 2018
- I Am Machine – Human – 2015
- I Am the Weapon – Explosions – 2022
- I Hate Everything About You – Three Days Grace – 2003
- I Hate Everything About You (live acoustic version) – Three Days Grace – 2003 (iTunes/deluxe bonus track)
- I Hate Everything About You (acoustic version) – One-X – 2006 (Special edition)
- I Hate Everything About You (Clear Channel stripped version) – Never Too Late – 2008
- Infra-Red – Outsider – 2018
- It’s All Over – One-X – 2006
- Just Like You – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Landmine – Human – 2015
- Last to Know – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Let It Die – One-X – 2006
- Let You Down – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Let You Down (live) – Human – 2015 (Deluxe/Japanese bonus track)
- Life Starts Now – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Lifetime – Explosions – 2022
- Lost in You – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Lost in You – Lost in You – 2011
- Love Me or Leave Me – Outsider – 2018
- Me Against You – Outsider – 2018
- Misery Loves My Company – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Neurotic (featuring Lukas Rossi) – Explosions – 2022
- Never Too Late – One-X – 2006
- Never Too Late – Never Too Late – 2008
- Never Too Late (acoustic) – Never Too Late – 2008
- No More – Life Starts Now – 2009
- No Tomorrow – Explosions – 2022
- Nothing to Lose but You – Outsider – 2018
- Nothing’s Fair in Love and War – Human – 2015
- Now or Never – Three Days Grace – 2003
- On My Own – One-X – 2006
- One Too Many – Human – 2015
- One-X – One-X – 2006
- Operate – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Over and Over – One-X – 2006
- Overrated – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Pain – One-X – 2006
- Pain – Pain – 2007
- Pain (stripped acoustic version) – Pain – 2007
- Pain (Clear Channel stripped version) – Never Too Late – 2008
- Painkiller – Human – 2015
- Painkiller (live) – Human – 2015 (Deluxe/Japanese bonus track)
- Redemption – Explosions – 2022
- Right Left Wrong – Outsider – 2018
- Riot – One-X – 2006
- Running Away – One-X – 2006 (Japanese/UK/Special edition)
- Scared – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Sign of the Times – Transit of Venus – 2012
- So Called Life – Explosions – 2022
- So What – Human – 2015
- Somebody That I Used to Know – Explosions – 2022 (Japanese edition bonus track)
- Someone to Talk To (featuring Apocalyptica) – Explosions – 2022
- Someone Who Cares – Life Starts Now – 2009
- Souvenirs – Explosions – 2022
- Strange Days – Outsider – 2018
- Take Me Under – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Tell Me Why – Human – 2015
- The Abyss – Outsider – 2018
- The Chain (Fleetwood Mac cover) – Lost in You – 2011
- The End Is Not the Answer – Human – 2015
- The Good Life – Life Starts Now – 2009
- The High Road – Transit of Venus – 2012
- The Mountain – Outsider – 2018
- The New Real – Outsider – 2018
- The Real You – Human – 2015
- Time of Dying – One-X – 2006
- Time That Remains – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Unbreakable Heart – Transit of Venus – 2012
- Villain I’m Not – Outsider – 2018
- Wake Up – Three Days Grace – 2003
- Wicked Game – One-X – 2006 (iTunes deluxe edition, Chris Isaak cover)
- Without You – Life Starts Now – 2009
- World So Cold – Life Starts Now – 2009
- World So Cold (piano version) – Life Starts Now – 2009 (Japanese release)
- World So Cold (piano version) – Lost in You – 2011
Albums
Three Days Grace (2003): 15 songs
One-X (2006): 16 songs
Pain (2007): 3 songs (with some overlap from One-X)
Never Too Late (2008): 4 songs (with some overlap)
Life Starts Now (2009): 13 songs
Lost in You (2011): 3 songs (with some overlap)
Transit of Venus (2012): 13 songs
Human (2015): 16 songs
Outsider (2018): 12 songs
Explosions (2022): 13 songs
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Brian Kachejian
Brian Kachejian was born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of ClassicRockHistory.com. He has spent thirty years in the music business often working with many of the people who have appeared on this site. Brian Kachejian also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stony Brook University along with New York State Public School Education Certifications in Music and Social Studies. Brian Kachejian is also an active member of the New York Press.