Three Days Grace Reunites with Adam Gontier: A Explosive Return to the Stage
Three Days Grace delivered their first full show with original frontman Adam Gontier in over a decade.
Last night, February 25, 2025, the Ford Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, Idaho, reverberated with the raw energy of Canadian rock icons Three Days Grace as they delivered their first full show with original frontman Adam Gontier in over a decade. Supporting Disturbed on the U.S. leg of "The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour," the band showcased a groundbreaking new chapter, blending nostalgia with fresh fire. Gontier, who parted ways with the group in 2013, returned to share vocal duties with Matt Walst, the band’s lead singer for the past 11 years, creating a dynamic dual-frontman spectacle that left fans buzzing.
The setlist was a masterful mix of classics and newer cuts, kicking off with the visceral "Animal I Have Become" and weaving through fan favorites like "I Hate Everything About You," "Never Too Late," and "Riot." Tracks like "The Mountain" and "Painkiller" from the Walst era stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Gontier’s earlier anthems, while the live debut of their latest single "Mayday" signaled bold new territory. Released last November, "Mayday" marks the band’s first output since Gontier’s return, its production helmed by heavyweights Zakk Cervini, Dan Lancaster, and Howard Benson, paired with a striking CiRCUS HEaD-directed video.
Gontier’s recent chat with Nik Nocturnal revealed the excitement fueling this reunion. “It’s been so long, and it just felt like the right time for everybody,” the 46-year-old said, his voice brimming with anticipation. Nostalgia aside, the real magic lies in his vocal synergy with Walst. “Our voices blend really well together,” Gontier noted, a fortunate twist that’s elevated their collaborative songwriting. With Matt—bassist Brad Walst’s younger brother—having grown up around the band, the transition feels organic, almost fated. Together, they’re crafting material in the studio, divvying up vocal parts with an instinctive ease, guided by seasoned producers who bring an outside perspective to this rare two-singer setup.
This isn’t just a comeback—it’s a reinvention. Three Days Grace is leaning into uncharted waters, merging their gritty legacy with a fresh, tandem vocal approach that’s yet to be fully explored in rock. As Gontier put it, “It’s gonna be quite the year.” For fans old and new, last night’s show was a electrifying promise of what’s to come.