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Formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, the band was originally composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, bassist Mike Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, and drummer Brandon Kroeger. Their first independent release, Hesher, arrived in 1996, followed by their debut full-length album, Curb, the same year. After solidifying their lineup with drummer Ryan Vikedal, they released The State in 1998, gaining traction with singles like “Leader of Men” and “Breathe.” This early success helped the band secure a record deal with Roadrunner Records, propelling them to mainstream recognition.
The turning point in Nickelback’s career came with their third studio album, Silver Side Up, released in 2001. The album’s lead single, “How You Remind Me,” became a massive hit, topping charts worldwide and earning recognition as one of the most played songs of the decade. The album’s commercial performance cemented Nickelback’s status as a dominant force in rock music. They followed up with The Long Road in 2003, which produced another major hit, “Someday,” further proving their ability to craft radio-friendly rock anthems.
Nickelback continued their winning streak with All the Right Reasons in 2005, their most commercially successful album to date. Featuring hits like “Photograph,” “Rockstar,” “Far Away,” and “Animals,” the album solidified their reputation as a top-selling band. This release marked a shift in their sound, blending post-grunge influences with a more polished, radio-friendly approach. The album sold over ten million copies worldwide and remained a staple on rock and pop charts for years. The band maintained their momentum with subsequent albums, including Dark Horse (2008), Here and Now (2011), No Fixed Address (2014), and Feed the Machine (2017). Their tenth studio album, Get Rollin’, was released in 2022, showcasing their continued presence in the industry. In 2026, Nickelback released “Bones for the Crows” and “Rattle The Cage,” the latter introducing their announced eleventh studio album, Everything Under The Sun, scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Over the course of their career, Nickelback has released ten studio albums, with an eleventh announced, selling over 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rock bands of all time. Their biggest hit singles include “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Someday,” “Rockstar,” and “Far Away,” all of which became radio staples. Despite mixed critical reception, their commercial appeal has remained undeniable, with their songs consistently dominating airplay and digital sales.
Nickelback’s accolades include multiple Juno Awards, an American Music Award, and numerous Billboard Music Awards. They were named Billboard’s Top Rock Group of the Decade in the 2000s and received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2007. Although often the subject of polarizing opinions, their ability to craft hit after hit has kept them relevant in rock music for nearly three decades.
Beyond their musical achievements, Nickelback has been involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting causes such as disaster relief, children’s hospitals, and environmental initiatives. Chad Kroeger has also contributed to songwriting and production for other artists, further expanding his influence in the music industry. Their enduring success, driven by consistent songwriting and widespread fan appeal, has ensured their place in rock history.
Complete List Of Nickelback Songs From A to Z
- “After the Rain” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Animals” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Another Hole in the Head” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Because of You” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Believe It or Not” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Bones for the Crows” – Non-album single (2026)
- “Bottoms Up” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Breathe” – The State (1998)
- “Burn It to the Ground” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Coin for the Ferryman” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Cowboy Hat” – The State (1998)
- “Curb” – Curb (1996)
- “D.C.” – Hesher (1996)
- “Deep” – The State (1998)
- “Detangler” – Curb (1996)
- “Diggin’ This” – The State (1998)
- “Dirty Laundry” – Dirty Laundry (2016)
- “Do This Anymore” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Does Heaven Even Know You’re Missing?” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Does Heaven Even Know You’re Missing? (Acoustic)” – Get Rollin’ (Deluxe Edition) (2022)
- “Don’t Ever Let It End” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Edge of a Revolution” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Every Time We’re Together” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Everything I Wanna Do” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Falls Back On” – Curb (1996)
- “Far Away” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Feed the Machine” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Feelin’ Way Too Damn Good” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Fight for All the Wrong Reasons” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Figured You Out” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Flat on the Floor” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Fly” – Hesher (1996)
- “Follow You Home” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “For the River” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Get ‘Em Up” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Good Times Gone” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Got Me Runnin’ Round” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Gotta Be Somebody” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Gotta Get Me Some” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Hangnail” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “High Time” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “High Time (Acoustic)” – Get Rollin’ (Deluxe Edition) (2022)
- “Hold Out Your Hand” – The State (1998)
- “Holding On to Heaven” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Hollywood” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Home” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Horizon” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Horizon (Acoustic)” – Get Rollin’ (Deluxe Edition) (2022)
- “How You Remind Me” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “I Don’t Have” – Curb (1996)
- “I’d Come for You” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “If Everyone Cared” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “If Today Was Your Last Day” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “In Front of Me” – Hesher (1996)
- “Just Four” – Curb (1996)
- “Just One More” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Just One More (Acoustic)” – Get Rollin’ (Deluxe Edition) (2022)
- “Just to Get High” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Kiss It Goodbye” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Leader of Men” – The State (1998)
- “Learn the Hard Way” – How You Remind Me (2001)
- “Left” – Hesher (1996)
- “Legs” – ZZ Top: A Tribute from Friends (2011)
- “Little Friend” – Curb (1996)
- “Love Will Keep Us Together” – Triple M Musical Challenge 3: Third Time Lucky! (2002)
- “Lullaby” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Make Me Believe Again” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Midnight Queen” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Million Miles an Hour” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Miss You” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Mistake” – Far Away (2005)
- “Money Bought” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Must Be Nice” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Never Again” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Never Gonna Be Alone” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Next Contestant” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Next Go Round” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Nightmare Tripping” – Don Broco featuring Nickelback (2026)
- “Not Leavin’ Yet” – The State (1998)
- “Old Enough” – The State (1998)
- “One Last Run” – The State (1998)
- “Photograph” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Pusher” – Curb (1996)
- “Rattle The Cage” – Everything Under The Sun (2026)
- “Rockstar” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Rockstar Sea Shanty” – Single with The Lottery Winners (2021)
- “S.E.X.” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “San Quentin” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Satellite” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Savin’ Me” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Sea Groove” – Curb (1996)
- “See You at the Show” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Shakin’ Hands” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “She Keeps Me Up” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Should’ve Listened” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Side of a Bullet” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Silent Majority” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Sister Sin” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “Skinny Little Missy” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Slow Motion” – Someday (2003)
- “Someday” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Someone That You’re With” – All the Right Reasons (2005)
- “Something in Your Mouth” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “Song on Fire” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “Standing in the Dark” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Steel Still Rusts” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “The Betrayal (Act I)” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “The Betrayal (Act III)” – Feed the Machine (2017)
- “The Church on Cumberland Road” – Single with Shenandoah (2025)
- “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – Non-album single featuring Dave Martone (2020)
- “The Hammer’s Comin’ Down” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “This Afternoon” – Dark Horse (2008)
- “This Means War” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Those Days” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Throw Yourself Away” – The Long Road (2003)
- “Tidal Wave” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “Too Bad” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Truck” – Hesher (1996)
- “Trying Not to Love You” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Unredeemable (Redeemable Version)” – Non-album single (2022)
- “Vegas Bomb” – Get Rollin’ (2022)
- “We Will Rock You” – Photograph (2005)
- “What Are You Waiting For?” – No Fixed Address (2014)
- “When We Stand Together” – Here and Now (2011)
- “Where Do I Hide” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Where?” – Hesher (1996)
- “Window Shopper” – Hesher (1996)
- “Woke Up This Morning” – Silver Side Up (2001)
- “Worthy to Say” – The State (1998)
- “Yanking Out My Heart” – How You Remind Me (2001)
Nickelback Albums
Curb (1996)
The State (1998)
Silver Side Up (2001)
The Long Road (2003)
All the Right Reasons (2005)
Dark Horse (2008)
Here and Now (2011)
No Fixed Address (2014)
Feed the Machine (2017)
Get Rollin’ (2022)
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