Adam Gontier on Three Days Grace Reunion Rumors

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Today, we're joined by a special guest: Adam Gontier, frontman of Saint Asonia and formerly of Three Days Grace. Adam has written some of the biggest rock songs of the last twenty five years with Three Days Grace and he's currently about to head out on the road with Saint Asonia. We cover his entire career in this wide ranging conversation.
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0:00 Growing up in a small town
3:00 His first band that became Three Days Grace
3:45 The early years of Three Days Grace
5:00 How Three Days Grace got signed
6:40 Going to Justin Timberlake's party
7:50 Three Days Grace's legendary self titled record
10:20 When 'I Hate Everything About You' took off
11:18 Meeting your musical heroes
12:45 Switching producers while making One-X
14:15 Working with Howard Benson
15:00 Battling addiction on the road
17:30 Adam supporting others in recovery
18:44 Being away from home on the road
20:11 Leaving Three Days Grace
21:46 Huge hype for a Three Days Grace reunion
23:32 Going to the same high school as 3DG bandmates
25:20 Living in Nashville
25:50 Saint Asonia keeps putting out bangers
27:00 Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spiritbox and more...
29:20 Adam's approach to singing
29:55 Hobbies
31:00 Minnesota and Canadian accents
32:40 Aaron Lewis smoking, drinking, and sounding amazing
33:30 How Saint Asonia formed
34:50 Picking the right song to cover
35:45 How to start a band in 2024
37:30 Opening for the Rolling Stones

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@RockFeed 5 ай бұрын

I'm so damn proud of this conversation. Adam is one of my all time favorite vocalists and he's truly a great dude. This is one I will always remember. I hope you guys enjoy it. ❤

@jayteesgear 5 ай бұрын

Rockfeed- you are literally the New Kurt Loder

@trendmassacre8423 5 ай бұрын

Dude listen to the songs "Groove Machine" and "Fade" by King's X and then go listen to the song "Just Like You" from Three Days Grace. I always wondered if "Just Like You" was influenced by those 2 King's X songs!

@itzSyla 5 ай бұрын

I love Adam so much, he's my favorite of all time. He's helped me through so much. ❤

@matthewleeduering0730 5 ай бұрын

Good content brother, keep up the good work

@norysues 5 ай бұрын

I met Adam a few times. He's a very nice person. How could you forget his covers of wicked game and chain, he does them so perfectly.

@sonsofarrow8274 4 ай бұрын

If Adam would come back to Three Days Grace it would be the biggest Reunion and success in rock/metal history. 99% of us fans would cry of happiness. Please Adam come home 🤘🥹

@jaymieoliphant3366 4 ай бұрын

Oh no doubt!!!

@matthewwalter5432 4 ай бұрын

I doubt it would be the biggest reunion ever lmao

@nestorhf360 4 ай бұрын

Pues Seria De Lo Que Más Desearía En My Life

@thedarkknight2424 4 ай бұрын

Sadly, I don’t think it will ever happen. Adam has moved on and is in a new chapter in his life

@mariascott4232 4 ай бұрын

I agree I would take my daughter to see three days grace

@AllAmericanOutlaw 5 ай бұрын

I want Adam back in Three Days Grace too. I think I might cry myself if that happened

@KenosisMetanoia 5 ай бұрын

❤‍🔥👍❤‍🔥

@jadedpulseofficial 5 ай бұрын

We all would dude

@KenosisMetanoia 5 ай бұрын

@@jadedpulseofficial😭

@DarkestVoid 5 ай бұрын

Matt has carved out a great career taking over for Adam and I’m sure Adam is perfectly content with Saint Asonia.

@jasonmccann257 4 ай бұрын

@Zoroarkillusion Exactly! Adam, Matt, Barry, Neil & Brad have nothing left to prove to anyone! Everyone just needs to let it be and be happy for all of them!

@bettiebundy 5 ай бұрын

if he does rejoin 3DG i will start listening to them again. He made the band.

@scottstefani7876 5 ай бұрын

Me too

@XTREAMER3850 4 ай бұрын

@scottstefani7876 Matt is good, too. Three Days Grace isn't as shitty like Slipknot or Nightwish because Adam Gontier left on his own. Corey Taylor made the original members leaving or fired them. Tarja Turunen was fired.

@livingoffchildsupport1542 4 ай бұрын

@@XTREAMER3850 the original members died? wym lol

@JCAchannel100 4 ай бұрын

@@livingoffchildsupport1542you do realize Corey Taylor is not the original singer of slipknot right?

@bettiebundy 4 ай бұрын

@@XTREAMER3850 3dg was never the same without adam and the popularity of the band shows this. now when it come to slipknot and nighwish well that is what happens when art becomes business.

@JohnnyMontilla 5 ай бұрын

Adam Gontier saved my life.

@DemonEmbarasser 5 ай бұрын

Barney the big pink elephant saved mine

@AnthonyHeadway 5 ай бұрын

Not Matt Walst ?

@DemonEmbarasser 5 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyHeadway Matt needs to go back to MDD

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

Me too 😊

@sweetlynsane1287 5 ай бұрын

When Adam left I followed 😂 he will always have a soft spot with me he's one of my fav lead man period

@lee_motto5096 4 ай бұрын

It’s like Howard jones fork kill switch engage , he left but I followed 😂

@haydenhazen815 5 ай бұрын

One-X is one of my favorite albums. That album really helped me a lot during my darkest moments. It actually kind of saved my life. Adam Gontier is one of the greatest vocalists in rock.

@XTREAMER3850 4 ай бұрын

Definitely in a Top 10 with Chester Bennington, David Draiman, Jacoby Shaddix, John Cooper, Shaun Morgan and other male singers of the 00s

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

He is the greatest alive 😊

@TC-xe2gx 2 ай бұрын

One x and phobia from breaking Ben. Was a good year!

@jamiemolineux1015 4 ай бұрын

Adam is so loved even 20 Years later.

@mattbeganie4519 4 ай бұрын

My favorite part of the interview was when Adam is talking about a potential reunion with 3G and acknowledged that the it’s hard to just set aside the amount of good their music did for the world. His music changed my life and spoke to me in a way I needed at that time in my life. I am not unique.

@Greatlakeskyle. 5 ай бұрын

Can tell guy is super honest & doesn’t say a bad thing about others.

@BIGMAMAC00M 5 ай бұрын

I was a massive 3DG fan when I was a little boy, I mean massive. When he left the band, I was so devastated and hurt. I didn’t listen to 3DG for 5 years after he left cause I refused to give Matt Walst a chance. But I warmed up to the guy and gave him a chance finally and 3DG is still good! I hope one day Adam goes back.

@SworkKT 4 ай бұрын

Imagine if they did a duo lead singer with Adam and Matt (like Linkin Park). It would be the most exciting news in modern rock history.

@sarahardy4627 Ай бұрын

I still refuse. It's not as good imo.

@timholstein1339 4 ай бұрын

Im permanently on pills. You got my daughter to seek help through never too late. Adam, you will never know how many you helped.

@GlamSarah999 5 ай бұрын

Adam looks great, happy, and healthy.

@jeremym830 4 ай бұрын

3DG has been a opening act since he left. Hope he comes back. I saw them on their one X tour when i was a kid. It was badass

@jacquelined802 5 ай бұрын

Adam is the best voice in rock music, period. He lives and breathes music and you feel his passion and emotions in every song. Sharing his life and experiences with us has helped so many people, its evident in the comments.. and yet, he stays so humble. ❤

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

His the greatest 😊

@310dancer 5 ай бұрын

I’m 63 years old , i have always been a rocker when Adam left 3DG that was one of the biggest disappointments I can ever remember in rock ‘n’ roll and I really hope they get back together. Even though they have done ok separately …. They are magic when they’re together that we all love. Let’s all hope those stars align.

@nopeunlimited 5 ай бұрын

I'm 194

@NightDark_Films 5 ай бұрын

If Adam does I do want him to sing along with mat

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

Adam is iconic. Can't say the same for the other guy.

@kikicupcake1000 5 ай бұрын

To be honest, it stung a little bit when he said he had been using when he left Three Days Grace, because back when it first happened, he completely denied relapsing, but on the other hand, I’m just glad everything is good between them now, and it’s nice to see him taking accountability for the way he left. It really shows how much he has grown since then, and he seems to be the happiest he has ever been.

@jarrettfullerton2580 4 ай бұрын

Yes! You nailed it. He was on FB and thank god that he was sober and said it was basically creative direction differences. Good point--i think he has grown up and come a long way

@BeardedVeteran1776 4 ай бұрын

Justin Timberlake is so lucky that he got to meet Adam .

@pinamoretti5736 3 ай бұрын

Adam, I grew up listening to you during your Three Days Grace days. Let me just say that you leaving the band had the greatest impact on me. I’ve never seen you perform live and that is one of my biggest regrets. I hope Saint Asonia can come to Montreal so I can finally hear you and possible meet you. You are truly a gifted artist. Thank you for making music that can really make someone FEEL.

@billhaltomjr.7964 5 ай бұрын

One of the best singers out there, hands down. Doesn’t matter what band he’s in, it’s all good. Would be cool and nostalgic for a full 3DG reunion.

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

His incredible 😊

@helmu8109 5 ай бұрын

BABE, WAKE UP. NEW ADAM GONTIER INTERVIEW BY ROCKFEED

@artanmcmanus 5 ай бұрын

That was an awesome interview. Saint Asonia is one of my favourite bands ever, and Adam is my favourite vocalist.

@sharonscurti8024 5 ай бұрын

Amazing interview!!! I met Adam touring on his debut 3DG album and again with Saint Asonia. He is so so nice . And of course so so talented. I have 3 copies of One X cd. Lol ❤

@jtmarkham6821 5 ай бұрын

This man voiced my childhood I started listening to Three Days Grace back in 2006 when One-X came out and I was 10!!!!

@MariakilljoyDeath74 4 ай бұрын

Adam is one of the best musician, singer and composer in the current world music. I love his voice so much and I love lyrics of his songs. I wish him a lot of good luck in all but he doesn.t need luck when is a great artist with a great talent like him. I admire him so much and love his music alone, with TDG and with Saint Asonia. I really think Adam has bern, is and will be a real legen like musician and one of the best Rock voice like Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, Layne Stanley, Chester Bennington..Adam and Eddie are the last Grunge musician we have bc I think Adam is able to play and to sing all kind of music but I think his soul and his voice is Grunge forever and ever. Hugs and kisses Adam. I wish you the best and I hope all things will be fine in your life and I hope you enjoy a lot of your music and your family and friends and I wish you will be as happy as possible. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@beaniew97 4 ай бұрын

I remember seeing Three Days Grace at U Street Music Hall in DC a couple months before Adam left the band. It was an amazing concert, I am so glad my parents let me go lol. Neil Sanderson also did an epic drum solo that I will always remember. Adam pushed his vocals to the limit, it was just crazy. I'm so thankful that I have that memory and inspiration to carry with me in all of my musical endeavors.

@Zavorenok 5 ай бұрын

Я рада видеть Адама в добром здравии. Очень хочется снова увидеть его выступления вживую. Спасибо Rock feed за такое тёплое и дружеское интервью. Узнала что то новое 🤘

@ThatGhostNir 4 ай бұрын

one x is my favorite album of all time, it's one of these unique peaces of music that can save lives.

@davidriddick82 5 ай бұрын

I am hoping and waiting for the day to see Adam back in 3DG. I will be there screaming the words once again if that occurs, let’s hope their stars align soon 🤘🏻🔥, this was a great interview

@paintedlady_81 5 ай бұрын

You should be proud! What an incredible conversation. Adam Gontier is probably the biggest vocalist/lyricist of my life, in the 2000s. Those 2 albums were just different and meant the world to me. I was devastated when he left, but I’m so glad that he was able to get himself together and save himself. Ironically, the other most important vocalist to me from the 90s was Scott Weiland, whose bands you also discussed. I was wrecked when we lost him. Don’t know how I would’ve handled Adam too. Thank you for this. ♥️

@paintedlady_81 5 ай бұрын

And I didn’t immediately go turn on One-X the second the interview was over…

@XTREAMER3850 4 ай бұрын

The biggest vocalist of the 2000s is Chester Bennington, but Adam Gontier is in the top, with David Draiman, Jacoby Shaddix, Jonathan Davis and the list continues

@paintedlady_81 4 ай бұрын

I said of MY LIFE. Music is subjective and you’re entitled to your opinion. I loved Linkin Park, but prefer Three Days Grace. With Adam. I don’t listen to them now.

@user-sk3tc4bn7j 4 ай бұрын

Genuine GOAT rock singer tier. Love Adam.

@Mythologikal 4 ай бұрын

I often wondered what "Leaving Minnesota" was about - makes sense now with Adam's wife being from there ❤

@Joseph-lt6pp 4 ай бұрын

Love this guy so much huge fan of him adam and that will never change 😊

@123theprodigy5 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad they’re all friends again, life is too short to still hate each other. now If only bands who have been around much longer than them for example kiss could do this.

@xxlk969xx7 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully we can get a 3DG and saint asonia tour with Adam singing for both bands

@graesonjohnston5230 Ай бұрын

Since Matt is 3dg, maybe they could switch a few songs, and even have Matt do some Saint Asonia songs. I'd love to hear his take of Devestate or Blow Me Wide Open

@axlrose2335 5 ай бұрын

Cant wait for a TDG album with Adam. Love his Saint Asonia stuff already

@johncardoso3037 4 ай бұрын

On some of my darkest days 3 days grace with adams voice got me trough them

@robertayala82 5 ай бұрын

Dude, thank you for interviewing Adam. Growing up on 3DG, this really takes me back

@CalamariPlaysStarfield 5 ай бұрын

One X is my favorite album of all time, will go down as THE, best record in my opinion.

@johnnowak9548 4 ай бұрын

100% agree

@rockermv10 5 ай бұрын

I Absolutely loved this, I never knew the reason why he left, I had an idea. He had a great reason for leaving. It's awesome he has a good relationship with the rest of 3DG. I didn't know he is in a new band, definitely checking his new band out! It's great he is still making music! I hope his relationship with his family is on good terms. It sounds like it may be with at least with his children. I wish him well.

@SethWill07 4 ай бұрын

If Adam Rejoin i'll back to lisent them . Transit of Venus was a blast at the time i need moreee

@Lucas500ll 4 ай бұрын

By asking Adam to return to 3dg you are disrespecting 11 years of work that 3dg and Saint Asonia have done, if you really support Adam listen to his music in both bands and stop asking for things that won't happen

@1ViivviiX1 4 ай бұрын

Adam is one of my favorite rock/metal vocalists. The 4 3DG albums he was a part of will always be on my playlists. I like alot of the new Matt 3DG songs, but I just personally view them as a different band with a different vocalist. If Adam rejoined or made more 3DG music, I'd be super hype. And Saint Asonia is a great band, check them out if you haven't listened to them. But they are purposefully a different style then 3DG, as Adam wanted to do a bit heavier stuff. But him with the other guys of 3DG are nearly unmatched.

@therrellellington3340 5 ай бұрын

Most I’ve heard him talk on an interview This is awesome

@mirandacaldwell1292 4 ай бұрын

Holy cow - I just checked out saint Asonia and of course it’s killer!! Rock on Adam!!

@oliviagamage 4 ай бұрын

My heart broke when Adam left because he'll always be one of my favorite singers and the band isn't 3DG without him. I'm glad his decision worked well for him but I'm ready for him to come back! I would lose my mind!

@sabrinasworldofASMR 2 ай бұрын

I seen them in concert when i seen Skillet. Amazing concert

@christina311uss 5 ай бұрын

The shout out to 311 just made me VERY happy.

@BlackOut0321 5 ай бұрын

I saw Three Days Grace with Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin back in 2019 in Bonner Springs, Kansas, sadly without Adam as frontman but they were still awesome. I also seen his band Saint Asonia back in March of last year and they were absolutely amazing. I'm going to see them again in May along with Staind and Seether(who I have never seen live) Its gonna be a good show.

@ericjohnson8782 5 ай бұрын

Adam gontier getting back with three days grace is a dream come true the band has been my all time favorite Rock band sense I was a kid I know every song happy to see he's doing well staying sober & there might be something in the future for him and three days grace 👑 ❤

@nestorhf360 4 ай бұрын

El Mejor Cantante Para Mi, Adam El Mejor 👏🏻 🎸

@sike1029 5 ай бұрын

i love that it got brought up that "i hate everything about you" was on that nascar game because i literally turned every other song off and had that song playing on repeat on that game haha, good times.

@thecrue2008 5 ай бұрын

One of my idols I wanna meet still and see live with three days grace. But really like Saint Asonia as well and seen him with Saint asonia.

@maxmus9854 4 ай бұрын

Great conversation. Thank you both.

@m.e.l_anie 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Awesome interview! Had met him and the band just a few days before this was shot.

@dski8121 4 ай бұрын

Childhood favorite band! Along with Breaking Benjamin. Gontiers voice is legendary..

@OG-Anetka 7 күн бұрын

2nd time listening to this interview with Adam. Yes... it's a small rural town. Outskirts of Ptbo. 😉 Even tho Adam left the band the way he did... we still 100% supported him and his decision. Okay... would anyone else love to hear a collab from Adam and Ronnie Radke?????

@TC-xe2gx 2 ай бұрын

One of the best rock vocalists of the 2000’s era. And is still a force to be reckoned with today. His and Ben Burnleys music were there for me at a time when nobody else was. I’ll listen till the day I die

@sophieleighfisher 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview! It was very meaningful!

@MattyShreds 5 ай бұрын

What a chill interview!! Solid dudes! Great chat, guys! So stoked to see Adam is crushing it!

@erichuerta1471 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love Adam!!

@aidanstonier 4 ай бұрын

This was a great interview, the questions were great and love Adam, thank you for this!

@fuad_fyad 5 ай бұрын

Such a great conversation. Thanks a lot and well done RockFeed. 👏🏻❤️🤘🏻

@NightDark_Films 5 ай бұрын

Three days grac and saint asonia are my favorite band ever. I love him and mat equally

@SPTDG 5 ай бұрын

My inspiration, thank you for that interview! Enjoyed every part of it ❤

@vhugomendezurey 4 ай бұрын

Im in loved with this man....such a great artist.

@trfmusic902 5 ай бұрын

Yessss! Adam is one of my favourites

@ShelbyCates23 4 ай бұрын

Loved this!!! Great to hear from Adam and his journey. Been a fan since the beginning!! Rock on!! \m/

@fatalostriches8618 2 ай бұрын

Loved the Alice in Chains and Velvet Revolver talk! 2 of my favorite bands aside from what Adam has done of course

@nathanklaus8536 4 ай бұрын

Awesome interview! You did a superb job. Adam is super talented and it's cool that he's so humble.

@EkhoProductions 4 ай бұрын

This interview flowed very well . Great job!

@THECH33SYGUY 5 ай бұрын

thank you thank you thank you for this interview. Adam is THE musician/artist i respect and take as a mentor. im so happy to be able to witness him doing reunion shows and this interview.

@AngehPanduh 4 ай бұрын

I was severely hungover seeing 3DG's Nashville show and seeing Adam made me jump out of the chair i was dying in 🤣 made my night for sure and my holiday out to America even better!!

@cameronmackenzie338 4 ай бұрын

Glad to see this interview. Currently watching at Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Was fun seeing Adam play with Saint Asonia back in April at The Memorial Center. Followed his career since the early 3DG days. Hope to see him play sometime soon again.

@mjnation7876 5 ай бұрын

Last year I actually saw Three Days Grace live twice and saw Saint Asonia live towards the end of the year too. Did VIP for those shows and got to meet TDG and Saint Asonia. It was so awesome to meet Adam. Really cool dude.

@AarosConcerts 5 ай бұрын

What an icon! Saw 3DG on the One X tour when I was 10 🙌🏻 what an incredible time to be alive! I can’t stomach them with Matt an never will. Adams voice IS 3DG!

@XTREAMER3850 4 ай бұрын

Matt is a good singer. I mean, he isn't like Adam, but he's powerful enough to be good. Still is better than Floor.

@johnnowak9548 4 ай бұрын

I saw the one x tour. Terrific!! That album is pure genius!!! Nothing against Matt, It’s just not quite as good and not the same.

@metalhead3 4 ай бұрын

Adam is iconic. Can't say the same about the other guy.

@TimmyC1113 4 ай бұрын

i love three days grace, old and new and i have my favorite songs from both singers but im happy with where everyone is. i found Let Live My Life and it brought me back to my younger years listening to early Three days grace songs with his vocals on it and has me getting into more of Saint Asonia. would love to see both of them together either on tour together or at the same weekend festival this summer.

@chasewobson7618 4 ай бұрын

This made my day what a treat

@SunDiegoRockStar 2 ай бұрын

Adam is a cool dude, of course, he has my name, and I have a 2yr old and 5yr old, pretty similar family wise. I saw Three Days Grace open at Caines at Mission Beach in San Diego, they had no room and were the best band of the evening, I knew they would get big. Love Saint Asonia also and his vocals on Apocalyptica, much love Adam, we appreciate your contributions to music and our lives.

@user-so9zq2fz8t 5 ай бұрын

Absolute Legend!

@knightsdenofficial 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I got to see the 1st reunion live! Huntsville, Alabama went nuts when he came out

@man.in.thx.box59 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I've always loved your respect for Adam and Corey from Slipknot. Literally my two favorite vocalist growing up along with Layne from Alice. ❤ thanks man

@Betsy89 4 ай бұрын

I just met him a couple months ago! He was sooo nice!! Then watched him with Saint Asonia. I actually cried when he started singing a TDG song. It brought back so many feels. He's always been my favorite vocalist ever.

@rach_loves_SaintAsonia 5 ай бұрын

Adam is the best vocalist/Song writer in rock right now. Love him and @SaintAsonia I've seen them 4 times during the rock resurrection tour. And seeing them again this spring. Can not wait! ❤🤘🏻

@BUTT-HEAD666 5 ай бұрын

I love Adam and being from Canada and Adam and his band being from Canada makes me like them even more. It was so great to hear him sing with 3DG that one time I'm going to take Ada's advice on how t o start a band this year

@adamrivera2499 5 ай бұрын

Thank u sooo much for this this guy means soo much too me 😊

@bassguitarislife3419 4 ай бұрын

3DG is crap without him

@Leafsfanforever 5 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a Billy talent and three days grace tour. Two of my favourite bands

@bex9509 5 ай бұрын

Great interview! (remember seeing Saint Asonia do a surprise debut show at Rock On The Range in Columbus. Always loved 3DG but became a huge SA fan too!)

@jasonmccoy7192 4 ай бұрын

cant wait to see this guy next month.

@Sam_MvP1 5 ай бұрын

Adam Gontier is one of the voices of my teenage years. This guy and his amazing voice has gotten me out of some dark places in my life. I hope he knows how loved he is and how much an amazing impact he’s had on a generation. Hope he reunites with 3DG again one day (only if he wants to) if not I will still continue to show my support for SA! Thanks for everything Adam!🖤🤘

@GeneoVanEngers 4 ай бұрын

This is an awesome interview man. love hearing the back story of stuff like this. one my favorite artist for sure growing up. still jamming the new stuff to Saint Ansonia rocks. I still remember when I heard the first single I was like this is the shit.

@mikes7188 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic interview!

@RockFeed 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@brendank5413 2 ай бұрын

I was a kid when One-X came out, and I got that CD but then my taste in music changed a while later. I've since started learning guitar and I've found my way back to rock, and it's so cool to watch concerts and see that Adam is hailed as a total god, and then he is the most chill and down to earth guy. Sweet video.