Nickelback is on hand for the 2023 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, where the Canadian rockers are the focus as the new documentary “Hate to Love: Nickelback” makes its TIFF debut.
Not only does the documentary recount the band’s rise to the top of the rock genre, “Hate to Love” also takes an unsparing look at the backlash that’s dogged the band for years.
“I’m over it… And now from this day forward, if anybody asks that question in the press, it’s like that’s the end of the interview.”
Interviewed by People during TIFF, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger says the documentary will be the last word on the subject, and he has no plans to ever address it again.
Read More: Nickelback Talks Getting Support From Ryan Reynolds Amid All The Hate: ‘He’s Expensive’
According to Kroeger, at first he was hesitant to...
Not only does the documentary recount the band’s rise to the top of the rock genre, “Hate to Love” also takes an unsparing look at the backlash that’s dogged the band for years.
“I’m over it… And now from this day forward, if anybody asks that question in the press, it’s like that’s the end of the interview.”
Interviewed by People during TIFF, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger says the documentary will be the last word on the subject, and he has no plans to ever address it again.
Read More: Nickelback Talks Getting Support From Ryan Reynolds Amid All The Hate: ‘He’s Expensive’
According to Kroeger, at first he was hesitant to...
- 9/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It is easy to shit on Nickelback. Too easy, some might say. The question is really: Why? What, exactly, is it about this Canadian group that inspires such ill will? Their overwhelming success? Lots of bands are successful, for all of the right and wrong reasons. Their hits? No one’s accusing them of being the Beatles, or even the Bay City Rollers in terms of songwriting. “How You Remind Me” remains an earworm, a karaoke staple, a classic rock song that felt like very old classic rock before the...
- 9/9/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Nickelback’s Chad and Mike Kroeger open up on how “great” it was to have their mom be a part of the band’s new musical documentary.
Ahead of the TIFF premiere of the doc, titled “Hate To Love: Nickelback”, Mike told Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman how special it was to have their mom’s support in the film that profiles the band’s evolution from their humble beginnings in Alberta, to their explosive global success in the early 2000s and the quick wave of online negativity that followed.
“She’s always had our back… it’s your mom who jumps up and defends you or the other people that love you.”
“She insisted to be in the documentary,” Mike, 51, joked. “No. It’s great to have her, you know. That’s one of the ‘love Nickelback’ people, obviously. She’s always had our back and, like it is in most cases,...
Ahead of the TIFF premiere of the doc, titled “Hate To Love: Nickelback”, Mike told Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman how special it was to have their mom’s support in the film that profiles the band’s evolution from their humble beginnings in Alberta, to their explosive global success in the early 2000s and the quick wave of online negativity that followed.
“She’s always had our back… it’s your mom who jumps up and defends you or the other people that love you.”
“She insisted to be in the documentary,” Mike, 51, joked. “No. It’s great to have her, you know. That’s one of the ‘love Nickelback’ people, obviously. She’s always had our back and, like it is in most cases,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
While gearing up for the TIFF premiere of their documentary, “Hate to Love: Nickelback“, one of Canada’s most iconic bands chatted with Et Canada’s Morgan Hoffman about the unwavering support from another fellow Canadian icon.
“He is very expensive… There’s an NDA on his price and if we say how much, we’re in deep s**t.”
Acknowledging that the band has acquired a vast amount of hate and love over the years – documented in their movie – Hoffman asked the bandmates what they think of Ryan Reynold’s stamp of approval, who inducted the multi-platinum musicians into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at this year’s Juno Awards.
Read More: Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Pauses Concert Mid-Song Due To His ‘F**king Absolutely Destroyed Throat’
Nickelback and Morgan Hoffman — Photo: Et Canada
“He is very expensive. I’ll tell you that right now,” joked instrumentalist and vocalist Ryan Peake.
“He is very expensive… There’s an NDA on his price and if we say how much, we’re in deep s**t.”
Acknowledging that the band has acquired a vast amount of hate and love over the years – documented in their movie – Hoffman asked the bandmates what they think of Ryan Reynold’s stamp of approval, who inducted the multi-platinum musicians into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at this year’s Juno Awards.
Read More: Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger Pauses Concert Mid-Song Due To His ‘F**king Absolutely Destroyed Throat’
Nickelback and Morgan Hoffman — Photo: Et Canada
“He is very expensive. I’ll tell you that right now,” joked instrumentalist and vocalist Ryan Peake.
- 9/8/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Justice for Nickelback?
“Hate to Love,” a documentary about one of the most ragged on bands of all time, had its world premiere on Friday afternoon at the Toronto Film Festival and (maybe?) shed new light on the Canadian rockers.
But given their reputation on some corners of the internet, Cameron Bailey, the CEO of TIFF, admits he questioned whether or not to program the film as part of this year’s lineup. “We talked about it and thought, ‘Are we still going to be cool and artsy if we invite this film?'” He says the ultimately decided to say, “Fuck it, hell yes.”
Leigh Brooks directed “Hate to Love,” a profile of the multi-platinum music group behind hits like “Rockstar” and “Photograph,” along the way charting their humble origins and evolution from mainstream success to arguably rock’s greatest punchline… and punching bag. Formed in 1995, Nickelback is composed...
“Hate to Love,” a documentary about one of the most ragged on bands of all time, had its world premiere on Friday afternoon at the Toronto Film Festival and (maybe?) shed new light on the Canadian rockers.
But given their reputation on some corners of the internet, Cameron Bailey, the CEO of TIFF, admits he questioned whether or not to program the film as part of this year’s lineup. “We talked about it and thought, ‘Are we still going to be cool and artsy if we invite this film?'” He says the ultimately decided to say, “Fuck it, hell yes.”
Leigh Brooks directed “Hate to Love,” a profile of the multi-platinum music group behind hits like “Rockstar” and “Photograph,” along the way charting their humble origins and evolution from mainstream success to arguably rock’s greatest punchline… and punching bag. Formed in 1995, Nickelback is composed...
- 9/8/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Somebody get Chad Kroeger a lozenge!
During a recent Nickelback show in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Kroeger was in the midst of performing “Animals” when he stopped the band in its tracks.
“I can’t do this,” he told the audience in a decidedly raspy voice.
Read More: Nickelback Explains How Their First Drummer Quit The Band In First Interview With Nardwuar
“I cannot sit here with a f**king absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing f**king wrong and take your f**king money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ f**kin’ notes,” he admitted.
“The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot, in good conscience, stand up here and sing these f**kin’ songs and...
During a recent Nickelback show in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Kroeger was in the midst of performing “Animals” when he stopped the band in its tracks.
“I can’t do this,” he told the audience in a decidedly raspy voice.
Read More: Nickelback Explains How Their First Drummer Quit The Band In First Interview With Nardwuar
“I cannot sit here with a f**king absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing f**king wrong and take your f**king money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ f**kin’ notes,” he admitted.
“The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot, in good conscience, stand up here and sing these f**kin’ songs and...
- 8/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Nickelback are currently on the road touring North America, though the band encountered a hiccup during a show last Thursday (August 3rd) in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
The concert seemed to be going off without a hitch until Chad Kroeger and company began the song “Animals.” Apparently, Kroeger wasn’t confident in his vocal performance up until that point, because the singer-guitarist stopped the band mid-song to address the issue and apologize.
“I can’t do this,” he said. “I cannot sit here with a fucking absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing fucking wrong and take your fucking money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ fuckin’ notes.”
He continued: “The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot,...
The concert seemed to be going off without a hitch until Chad Kroeger and company began the song “Animals.” Apparently, Kroeger wasn’t confident in his vocal performance up until that point, because the singer-guitarist stopped the band mid-song to address the issue and apologize.
“I can’t do this,” he said. “I cannot sit here with a fucking absolutely destroyed throat and try to make it through this show and pretend like there’s nothing fucking wrong and take your fucking money, ’cause that is wrong. I’m having a hard time hittin’ fuckin’ notes.”
He continued: “The doctor just jabbed me in the hip with some prednisone, and we all crossed our fingers backstage hoping this was gonna work. But I cannot,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Famous Canadian journalist Nardwuar finally interviewed Nickelback bandmates Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake for the first time in an hour-long conversation at Neptoon Records in Vancouver last week.
Band members Kroeger and Peake explored various topics in their sweeping interview with the eccentric media personality, including a story about how their former drummer, Kroeger’s cousin Brandon, quit the band in 1996.
In the extensive interview, Nardwuar, in typical well-researched fashion, reminds Kroeger and Peake of the 1996 show date in which Nickelback and industrial rock band Stabbing Westward performed together at Vancouver’s Starfish Room.
Read More: Lewis Capaldi Welcomes Chad Kroeger Onstage At Vancouver Concert
Kroeger recalled how his cousin saw Stabbing Westward’s “brand-new, huge tour bus,” immediately causing Brandon to quit band life.
“They were on tour opening up for Kiss, and they came to town on this brand-new, huge tour bus… And we had never been on a tour bus before.
Band members Kroeger and Peake explored various topics in their sweeping interview with the eccentric media personality, including a story about how their former drummer, Kroeger’s cousin Brandon, quit the band in 1996.
In the extensive interview, Nardwuar, in typical well-researched fashion, reminds Kroeger and Peake of the 1996 show date in which Nickelback and industrial rock band Stabbing Westward performed together at Vancouver’s Starfish Room.
Read More: Lewis Capaldi Welcomes Chad Kroeger Onstage At Vancouver Concert
Kroeger recalled how his cousin saw Stabbing Westward’s “brand-new, huge tour bus,” immediately causing Brandon to quit band life.
“They were on tour opening up for Kiss, and they came to town on this brand-new, huge tour bus… And we had never been on a tour bus before.
- 5/8/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Nickelback have thanked Lizzo for her “kind words” after she came out in defence of their music.
In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.
“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.
“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.
Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.
“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”
Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.
A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...
In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.
“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.
“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.
Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.
“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”
Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.
A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...
- 4/13/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Nickelback have thanked Lizzo for her “kind words” after she came out in defence of their music.
In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.
“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.
“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.
Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.
“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”
Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.
A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...
In a 2019 video for CBC Music, the Grammy-winning singer gave her opinion on a variety of former hits, including the rock band’s 2001 song “How You Remind Me”.
“Why do people not like Nickelback? I feel like Nickelback gets way too much s***,” Lizzo argued, as she sang along to Nickelback’s top hit.
“I think that this is a jam. It has a beautiful climax,” she added.
Now, years later, the four-piece band have tweeted their belated appreciation. “Thank you Lizzo for the kind words!” they wrote.
“Open invite any show any time... maybe see you in Houston this summer?”
Several fans responded in agreement with Lizzo, heaping praise on her. “This is so pure,” one wrote.
A second said: “Lizzo – I totally agree with you on Nickelback and especially this song...
- 4/12/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Nickelback have been the subject of many jokes over the years, but on Monday night (March 13th) the band got the last laugh when they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the annual Juno Awards.
The honor came ahead of Nickelback’s recently announced 2023 North American tour, which kicks off June 12th in Quebec City and runs through an August 8th show in Belmont Park, New York, with tickets available here.
During the ceremony in Edmonton, actor Ryan Reynolds appeared via video to help induct the band, first quipping, “There are millions of reasons to be a proud Canadian, and tonight the Junos and Canada are coming together to celebrate one of them: homegrown talent from right here in Alberta, Joni Mitchell.”
The Deadpool star then looked off camera quizzically, and continued, “What? Nickelback? Oh, I love Nickelback. Wasn’t Joni Mitchell in Nickelback?”
He then...
The honor came ahead of Nickelback’s recently announced 2023 North American tour, which kicks off June 12th in Quebec City and runs through an August 8th show in Belmont Park, New York, with tickets available here.
During the ceremony in Edmonton, actor Ryan Reynolds appeared via video to help induct the band, first quipping, “There are millions of reasons to be a proud Canadian, and tonight the Junos and Canada are coming together to celebrate one of them: homegrown talent from right here in Alberta, Joni Mitchell.”
The Deadpool star then looked off camera quizzically, and continued, “What? Nickelback? Oh, I love Nickelback. Wasn’t Joni Mitchell in Nickelback?”
He then...
- 3/14/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Nickelback is putting their show on the road.
The band announced on Monday they’re going on tour with their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour to promote their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.
As part of the announcement, they released a hilarious promotional video on YouTube featuring the band attempting serious voiceover only to break out in jokes and laughter.
“The Get Rollin’ Tour coming to a city… kind of close to you,” vocalist Chad Kroeger teases.
Read More: Nickelback Members Think Comedian’s Joke In Comedy Central Series Led To Decades Of Backlash
“If you live in one of these cities, you’re in luck. If not? You’re f–ked,” added Ryan Peake.
The tour will hit 38 cities across North America including stops in Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
Nickelback – Photo: Maya Serin
It kicks off on June 12 in Quebec City.
Country rocker Brantley Gilbert will join the band at...
The band announced on Monday they’re going on tour with their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour to promote their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.
As part of the announcement, they released a hilarious promotional video on YouTube featuring the band attempting serious voiceover only to break out in jokes and laughter.
“The Get Rollin’ Tour coming to a city… kind of close to you,” vocalist Chad Kroeger teases.
Read More: Nickelback Members Think Comedian’s Joke In Comedy Central Series Led To Decades Of Backlash
“If you live in one of these cities, you’re in luck. If not? You’re f–ked,” added Ryan Peake.
The tour will hit 38 cities across North America including stops in Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
Nickelback – Photo: Maya Serin
It kicks off on June 12 in Quebec City.
Country rocker Brantley Gilbert will join the band at...
- 1/23/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Nickelback owns a particularly unique space in the annals of rock, on one hand selling more than 50 million albums to become the 11th best-selling band in history, while on the other being relentlessly trashed by haters.
Appearing on Barstool Sports’ “KFC Radio” podcast, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Daniel Adair weighed in on where that animosity toward the band first originated, claiming to have pinpointed what they believe to be ground zero for Nickelback hate.
“There were these milestones that started this snowball rolling… Some comedian — I’m gonna have to go find the guy’s name so I can go bomb his house — makes this s**ty crack about us,” Kroeger explained. “And he’s on Comedy Central. They took that, they put it in a commercial for that one show.”
Read More: Two Congressmen Hilariously Debate The Merits Of Nickelback
Kroeger is referring to comedian Brian Posehn,...
Appearing on Barstool Sports’ “KFC Radio” podcast, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Daniel Adair weighed in on where that animosity toward the band first originated, claiming to have pinpointed what they believe to be ground zero for Nickelback hate.
“There were these milestones that started this snowball rolling… Some comedian — I’m gonna have to go find the guy’s name so I can go bomb his house — makes this s**ty crack about us,” Kroeger explained. “And he’s on Comedy Central. They took that, they put it in a commercial for that one show.”
Read More: Two Congressmen Hilariously Debate The Merits Of Nickelback
Kroeger is referring to comedian Brian Posehn,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Nickelback will be receiving a homegrown honour when the Alberta-born rock band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
The group’s induction will take place at the 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023, for which tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18.
The group spoke with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante about the induction, and shared their thoughts on being honoured at the Junos.
Read More: Nickelback On ‘She Keeps Me Up’ TikTok Trend: ‘That Was Unexpected’
“It’s hard to believe that that’s actually a real thing, to be honest,” said Nickelback guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Peake.
“I’m kind of speechless,” Peake said, jokingly adding, “It’s amazing for somebody to recognize that we won’t go away… We didn’t start playing to end up with something like that. I mean, that’s just it’s an amazing thing to do to have bestowed on you.
The group’s induction will take place at the 2023 Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday, March 13, 2023, for which tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 18.
The group spoke with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante about the induction, and shared their thoughts on being honoured at the Junos.
Read More: Nickelback On ‘She Keeps Me Up’ TikTok Trend: ‘That Was Unexpected’
“It’s hard to believe that that’s actually a real thing, to be honest,” said Nickelback guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Peake.
“I’m kind of speechless,” Peake said, jokingly adding, “It’s amazing for somebody to recognize that we won’t go away… We didn’t start playing to end up with something like that. I mean, that’s just it’s an amazing thing to do to have bestowed on you.
- 11/14/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Three of Canada’s most talented tunesmiths will be joining the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in a special event on Saturday, Sept. 24.
As Canadian Press reports, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams and David Foster will be officially inducted into the organization during a special ceremony taking place at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Also being inducted into the Hall of Fame will be Jim Vallance — Adams’ frequent collaborator, who’s also written songs for the likes of Anne Murray and Joan Jett — and Daniel Lavoie, who’s written hits for Celine Dion and Roch Voisine.
Read More: Olivia Rodrigo To Reunite With Alanis Morissette At Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
The star-studded ceremony will feature a who’s who of Canadian music artists honouring the inductees in song, with Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez and Serena Ryder singing Morissette’s hits, while Adams’ songs will be performed by Corey Hart and...
As Canadian Press reports, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams and David Foster will be officially inducted into the organization during a special ceremony taking place at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Also being inducted into the Hall of Fame will be Jim Vallance — Adams’ frequent collaborator, who’s also written songs for the likes of Anne Murray and Joan Jett — and Daniel Lavoie, who’s written hits for Celine Dion and Roch Voisine.
Read More: Olivia Rodrigo To Reunite With Alanis Morissette At Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
The star-studded ceremony will feature a who’s who of Canadian music artists honouring the inductees in song, with Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez and Serena Ryder singing Morissette’s hits, while Adams’ songs will be performed by Corey Hart and...
- 9/24/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
It’s no secret that Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette are big fans of each other’s music, with Rodrigo having the chance to pay tribute to the “You Oughta Know” singer at the upcoming Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (Cshf) Gala.
In an announcement, the Cshf unveiled its final round of presenters and performers for the upcoming gala, scheduled to be held on Sept. 24 at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Read More: Alanis Morissette On Sending Olivia Rodrigo A ‘Road Survival Kit’: ‘I Really Should Get On That’
According to the announcement, Rodrigo will induct Morissette into the Hall of Fame. As part of the tribute, Alessia Cara will perform. Morissette will join this year’s others inductees: Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, David Foster, and Daniel Lavoie (Murray McLauchlan celebrated his induction during the 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival last month).
This will mark the first time that Rodrigo and Morissette...
In an announcement, the Cshf unveiled its final round of presenters and performers for the upcoming gala, scheduled to be held on Sept. 24 at Toronto’s Massey Hall.
Read More: Alanis Morissette On Sending Olivia Rodrigo A ‘Road Survival Kit’: ‘I Really Should Get On That’
According to the announcement, Rodrigo will induct Morissette into the Hall of Fame. As part of the tribute, Alessia Cara will perform. Morissette will join this year’s others inductees: Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, David Foster, and Daniel Lavoie (Murray McLauchlan celebrated his induction during the 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival last month).
This will mark the first time that Rodrigo and Morissette...
- 8/15/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Nickelback band members Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake were forced to put on their wise man hat to play a little game of ‘Confess Sesh’ with People Now while promoting their national tour, which kicks off June 23 in Indiana.
Since the Canadian band’s start in 1995, the men of Nickelback have matured into major rockstars. However, when it comes to getting a glimpse of how famous they really are today, neither Kroeger nor Peake admitted to being the band mate who’s most likely to Google themselves.
“That’s a person questional,” Peake jokes, as both he and Kroeger claim it’s neither of them.
Since the Canadian band’s start in 1995, the men of Nickelback have matured into major rockstars. However, when it comes to getting a glimpse of how famous they really are today, neither Kroeger nor Peake admitted to being the band mate who’s most likely to Google themselves.
“That’s a person questional,” Peake jokes, as both he and Kroeger claim it’s neither of them.
- 6/22/2017
- by Nicole Sands
- PEOPLE.com
Nickelback has dealt with a harsh critic or two in their day, and now they’re passing on advice about how to deal with the judgment.
In a sit-down with People Now, the Canadian rockers were asked about how bands like The Chainsmokers are lashing out against critics.
“Don’t Google yourself,” said frontman Chad Kroeger. “I never look at press. I never look at comments on anything — what for?”
He added, “If you’re looking for the negativity, it’s easy to find.”
Kroeger also joked that being “mean and ruthless and try to convince the entire world not...
In a sit-down with People Now, the Canadian rockers were asked about how bands like The Chainsmokers are lashing out against critics.
“Don’t Google yourself,” said frontman Chad Kroeger. “I never look at press. I never look at comments on anything — what for?”
He added, “If you’re looking for the negativity, it’s easy to find.”
Kroeger also joked that being “mean and ruthless and try to convince the entire world not...
- 6/15/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
After over two decades in the music industry, Nickelback are set to release their ninth studio album, Feed The Machine, to fans next week. We sat down with band members Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Daniel Adair in the Et Canada studio where we chatted about the music-making process behind their new album before they […]...
- 6/9/2017
- by Cat Williams
- ET Canada
Nickelback fans are about to get their money back. Hours before the "How U Remind Me" rockers were scheduled to play a concert in Wheatlands, Calif., band members Daniel Adair, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake announced that they have canceled their remaining No Fixed Address North American tour dates, effective immediately. The band's lead singer, Chad, was diagnosed with a cyst on his voice box. He will undergo surgery in three weeks following vocal rest. Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase. Previously, Nickelback had canceled shows over the weekend. "I am sorry I have to interrupt the party this summer and I am definitely not thrilled with the prospect of...
- 6/23/2015
- E! Online
This frontman for Nickelback just got married to pop singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne in a ceremony in the South of France. Here are five things you probably don't know about Chad Kroeger.
1. Born Chad Robert Turton on November 15, 1974, in the small coal mining town of Hanna in Alberta, Canada.
Pics: Star Sightings
2. Started playing guitar at age 13, and in the early '90s was part of a grunge cover band that also included future Nickelback members Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake.
3. Placed No. 6 on the Boston Phoenix list of the "100 Unsexiest Men in the World" -- with the publication citing Kroeger's "massive head, weird face and bad hair."
Related: Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger Wed
4. Admits to some behavior problems in school, telling Playboy magazine, "I don't know how many times I got kicked out of school. I just thought it was fun to be bad. To a certain degree I still think it's fun to be bad."
5. In...
1. Born Chad Robert Turton on November 15, 1974, in the small coal mining town of Hanna in Alberta, Canada.
Pics: Star Sightings
2. Started playing guitar at age 13, and in the early '90s was part of a grunge cover band that also included future Nickelback members Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake.
3. Placed No. 6 on the Boston Phoenix list of the "100 Unsexiest Men in the World" -- with the publication citing Kroeger's "massive head, weird face and bad hair."
Related: Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger Wed
4. Admits to some behavior problems in school, telling Playboy magazine, "I don't know how many times I got kicked out of school. I just thought it was fun to be bad. To a certain degree I still think it's fun to be bad."
5. In...
- 7/3/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
This frontman for Nickelback recently got engaged to pop singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne after a reported six-month courtship that began when the pair teamed up to co-write a song on Lavigne's fifth album. Here are five things you probably don't know about Chad Kroeger.
1. Born Chad Robert Turton on November 15, 1974, in the small coal mining town of Hanna in Alberta, Canada.
Video: Avril Lavigne Says Goodbye
2. Started playing guitar at age 13, and in the early '90s was part of a grunge cover band that also included future Nickelback members Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake.
3. Placed No. 6 on the Boston Phoenix's list of the "100 Unsexiest Men in the World" -- with the publication citing Kroeger's "massive head, weird face and bad hair."
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4. Admits to some behavior problems in school, telling Playboy magazine, "I don't know how many times I got kicked out of school. I just thought it was fun to be bad. To...
1. Born Chad Robert Turton on November 15, 1974, in the small coal mining town of Hanna in Alberta, Canada.
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2. Started playing guitar at age 13, and in the early '90s was part of a grunge cover band that also included future Nickelback members Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake.
3. Placed No. 6 on the Boston Phoenix's list of the "100 Unsexiest Men in the World" -- with the publication citing Kroeger's "massive head, weird face and bad hair."
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- 8/22/2012
- TheInsider.com
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our weekly look at the podcasts from Gcrn, This Week in Geek and the latest toy review videos from Baltmatrix, with descriptions and links to each and every podcast for your audio/visual pleasure! But first a message from Gcrn’s TFG1Mike:
Hey B3K Readers, well in 2012 we said it would be our biggest year yet. That is still ringing true. Because we are proud to present The Gcrn’s very first video series. This is PecanCtMichael and his son Aiden reviewing Transformers: Rescue Bots. The idea of this is to explore a Tf cartoon from the perspective of a five year old. So check it out: Roll To The Rescue Bots Episode 01: “Family Of Heroes”
Also we have added Optibotimus’s Video Reviews to the update,...
Hey B3K Readers, well in 2012 we said it would be our biggest year yet. That is still ringing true. Because we are proud to present The Gcrn’s very first video series. This is PecanCtMichael and his son Aiden reviewing Transformers: Rescue Bots. The idea of this is to explore a Tf cartoon from the perspective of a five year old. So check it out: Roll To The Rescue Bots Episode 01: “Family Of Heroes”
Also we have added Optibotimus’s Video Reviews to the update,...
- 4/25/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
New York — Nickelback has had a number of Top 40 hits over the years, and although today's pop scene is dominated by dance music, the band doesn't plan to shift gears to attain past radio success.
"We don't look at what all the popular artists are doing. We're not chasing Lady Gaga or Katy Perry or any of those guys. They're doing fabulous doing what they're doing, and we're just doing what we do, and that's it," lead singer Chad Kroeger said.
"Obviously, there isn't a person in the world that would say, `You know Nickelback is so trendy.' And we're not. We don't care. We really just don't care."
The Canada-based act – which includes Kroeger's brother, Mike, on bass, guitarist Ryan Peake and drummer Daniel Adair – was named group of the decade by Billboard magazine and their 2001 breakthrough hit "How You Remind Me" was the decade's top rock song.
"We don't look at what all the popular artists are doing. We're not chasing Lady Gaga or Katy Perry or any of those guys. They're doing fabulous doing what they're doing, and we're just doing what we do, and that's it," lead singer Chad Kroeger said.
"Obviously, there isn't a person in the world that would say, `You know Nickelback is so trendy.' And we're not. We don't care. We really just don't care."
The Canada-based act – which includes Kroeger's brother, Mike, on bass, guitarist Ryan Peake and drummer Daniel Adair – was named group of the decade by Billboard magazine and their 2001 breakthrough hit "How You Remind Me" was the decade's top rock song.
- 1/5/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
'We're huge fans of Funny or Die and anything Will Ferrell is associated with — we're there,' Chad Kroeger tells MTV News.
By James Montgomery
Chad Kroeger of Nickelback
Photo: Getty Images
The ongoing situation between fans of the Detroit Lions and Nickelback — which, for the uninitiated, involves the band's performance during the team's Thanksgiving game, an online petition and the United Way — is the kind of thing that practically lends itself to parody. So it's no surprise that the folks over at Funny or Die have decided to enter the fray, with a new video that actually stars the Canadian quartet.
Given the rather vehement acrimony the band has suffered thanks to the petition (which, at last count, includes more than 75,000 signatures and messages like "Haven't the good people of Detroit been through enough?"), you'd probably be surprised to learn that, as soon as they were approached by FoD,...
By James Montgomery
Chad Kroeger of Nickelback
Photo: Getty Images
The ongoing situation between fans of the Detroit Lions and Nickelback — which, for the uninitiated, involves the band's performance during the team's Thanksgiving game, an online petition and the United Way — is the kind of thing that practically lends itself to parody. So it's no surprise that the folks over at Funny or Die have decided to enter the fray, with a new video that actually stars the Canadian quartet.
Given the rather vehement acrimony the band has suffered thanks to the petition (which, at last count, includes more than 75,000 signatures and messages like "Haven't the good people of Detroit been through enough?"), you'd probably be surprised to learn that, as soon as they were approached by FoD,...
- 11/22/2011
- MTV Music News
In December, Nickelback guitarist Ryan Peake and his wife – Treana Peake – travelled to Africa on behalf of the Obakki Foundation, a charity established by Treana to support humanitarian causes by finding and nourishing creativity in all pockets of the world.
The couple blogged about their experiences, and the charity has now produced a coffee table book to raise funds. The children of St.Valentine’s, Hotpec and Grace orphanages in Cameroon, Africa have been ignored, forsaken and forgotten for far too long. This book is their chance for a future that is different from their past.
The charity asked 150 orphans these questions: What makes you happy? What makes you sad? What makes you afraid? The answers will alternately melt and break your hearts.
Read more...
The couple blogged about their experiences, and the charity has now produced a coffee table book to raise funds. The children of St.Valentine’s, Hotpec and Grace orphanages in Cameroon, Africa have been ignored, forsaken and forgotten for far too long. This book is their chance for a future that is different from their past.
The charity asked 150 orphans these questions: What makes you happy? What makes you sad? What makes you afraid? The answers will alternately melt and break your hearts.
Read more...
- 2/3/2010
- Look to the Stars
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