One of Canada’s best-known rock bands, Nickelback burst onto the scene in the mid-1990s. They have since produced nine full-length albums, all of which have been major commercial successes.
In 2009, Nickelback was named ‘Band of the Decade’ by Billboard magazine. The popular band is currently composed of Chad Kroeger on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Peake on guitar and keyboards, Mike Kroeger on bass guitar, and Daniel Adair on drums.
The ultimate resource for Nickelback fans, this blog will provide readers with frequently updated information about the band, including all their latest news and all upcoming shows and performances.
2 Aug 2023
Nickelback has been around since the 1990s. They have therefore achieved international appeal through multiple generations. Their concerts tend to attract people of all ages. When the band is bringing their A game, the shows are exceptionally entertaining. However, there are multiple ways to enhance the experience even further. This includes bringing certain items along, such as vaping devices and cameras.
Nickelback provides a fun and exciting soundscape when they play live. They also tend to look good on stage. But what about the other senses? The gig-goer will have to improvise if they want their sense of taste to be stimulated at the show. This can be achieved by visiting the website Northerner and ordering an Elf Bar vape. These devices come in fruity, minty, cola, and many other options. The user can also choose which nicotine strength is right for them. Vapes tend to be more acceptable at live shows compared to standard cigarettes. Therefore, fewer people will have an issue with someone using them at a Nickelback concert.
If Nickelback is the person's favourite band of all time, then they will want to remember the gig forever. It is wise to bring a camera in order to take pictures and videos of the performance. Not every venue will permit professional cameras. The good news is that most mobile phones are capable of capturing high-definition images. Therefore, concert patrons can keep a permanent reminder of the time they saw Nickelback.
28 Jul 2021
Many bands will want to imitate the sound of Nickelback. Doing so will require using specific kinds of guitars and amplifiers. However, with the correct type of set-up, it is surprisingly easy to create riffs that sound just like the ones performed by Nickelback.
10 Sep 2020
The band was formed by brothers Mike and Chad Kroeger with their cousin Brandon Kroeger and Ryan Peake in 1995 as a cover band, with the name "Village Idiot". Later on, the band changed the name to Nickelback. The reason they call them selves that is from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his job at Starbucks; he would frequently say, "Here's your nickel back."
From the start the band performed covers of songs from Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Chad Kroeger asked his step-father to give him $4,000 so that the band could record their first demo, a seven-track EP of original material, called Hesher (1996).
Their big breakthrough came in 2001 with the album Silver Side Up, which sold over 6 million copies in the US with hits such as "Too Bad", "Never Again" and the mega-success "How You Remind Me" which in the US were the most played song on radio in 2002. The album The Long Road received a triple-platinum award in the United States and included hits such as "Someday", "Figured You Out" and "Feelin 'Way Too Damn Good".
5 Aug 2020
Chad Kroeger is the lead singer of Nickelback but is also known for much more than that. He was born on November 15, 1974 and is a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and entrepreneur. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaborations. He has appeard as a guest musician in several songs and has contributed in both production and songwriting. He has co-written several songs for other artists and films.
He has produced music for the bands Default, Theory of a Deadman, and Bo Bice. Kroeger along with some other people (Saliva vocalist Josey Scott, Theory of a Deadman lead vocalist, Tyler Connolly and Our Lady Peace drummer Jeremy Taggart) performed the theme song titled "Hero" for the hit movie Spider-Man in 2002.