Reasons Behind Adam Gontier’s Departure from Three Days Grace: Band Confirms Reunion

Rock band Three Days Grace announced via Instagram on October 4 that their former lead singer, Adam Gontier, has rejoined the band’s lineup. This exciting update comes after Gontier was replaced by Matt Walst. While Gontier is back, the band confirmed that Walst will continue as the primary lead vocalist. They also mentioned that further details about new music and upcoming tours would be revealed soon.

In an Instagram post featuring all the band members—Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Barry Stock, Brad Walst, and Neil Sanderson—Three Days Grace wrote:

“After performing together in Nashville around this time last year and spending time in the studio since, we’re excited to announce the official return of Adam Gontier to vocals in Three Days Grace, with Matt Walst remaining as a lead vocalist, as well.”

Three Days Grace also shared Adam Gontier’s statement on their social media platforms. He expressed:

“I feel like it’s been seamless, better than we were expecting. It’s like we got back in a room together and picked up where we left off. We have been friends for so long it’s kind of natural to get back in the room together.”

Matt Walst, who is also known for being the vocalist for My Darkest Days, shared his excitement about recording new music that honors Three Days Grace’s classic albums. He remarked, “I’m excited for the fans to hear it!”

Previously, Three Days Grace announced Adam Gontier’s departure from the band in January 2013, indicating that he was ready to embark on a new chapter in his life.

Examining Adam Gontier’s Resignation Statement as Three Days Grace Welcomes Him Back

On January 9, 2024, Adam Gontier articulated in his full “Address of Resignation” that he was prepared to “move on” and “evolve on my own terms.” His official statement included:

“A journey I look back on with integrity, and a future I look forward to with such hope. I have always admired brave hearts. Life is always changing. I will continue to follow my heart, and what I love to do. I’m not sure what the next horizon will look like, but I do have all the faith in the world that whatever it is, it’s meant to be, and I have faith that blessings will continue to shine over all of us.”

Gontier also responded to rumors about his health status in the same social media post. This clarification comes after Three Days Grace indicated that he had left the band due to unspecified “health issues” immediately following his departure announcement. Gontier stated:

“It is important for me to address any concerns regarding my health being connected to drugs or addiction. The truth is, when I was struggling during that dark time in my life, I hit rock bottom, and I had the kindest of people reach out from all over the world, and reach their hands out to help pick me up… The truth is, and I’m very proud to say this…, I am sober.”

After leaving the band, Gontier formed Saint Asonia, which included Staind guitarist Mike Mushok.

Three Days Grace teased Gontier’s return on Instagram on October 6. They posted a mysterious phone message where Gontier told Walst, “Hey Matt, it’s Adam. I’m just running a few minutes behind, but I will be at the studio soon. If you could just let everybody know.”

The Canadian rock band, formed in 1992 in Norwood, Ontario, initially went by the name Groundswell. They changed their name to Three Days Grace in 1997.

Source