Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian
rock
Rock most often refers to:
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* Rock music, a genre of popular music
Rock or Rocks may also refer to:
Places United Kingdom
* Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
band from
North Delta, British Columbia
North Delta (founded as Annieville) is a largely middle-class commuter town situated in the Lower Mainland, of British Columbia, Canada. The community is the most populous of the three communities (North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen) that make ...
. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock bands. Founded in the Netherlands in 1980, it is now a division of Warner Music Group and is based in New York City.
History
The label was launched in 1980 in t ...
as well as
604 Records
604 Records (stylized as VIOIV Records) is a music production company. It is named after area code 604 of the Lower Mainland, where the company's offices are located.
History
The company was co-founded by Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger and ...
. The band includes traits of music styles, such as
country
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and
acoustic, in addition to their
post-grunge
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and
alternative rock
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foundation. Nine of their singles have entered the top ten of the US ''
Billboard
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''
Mainstream Rock
Mainstream rock (also known as heritage rock) is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations in the United States and Canada.
Format background
Mainstream rock stations represent the middle ground between classic rock and active rock ...
chart, including four songs that peaked at number one: "
Bad Girlfriend", "
Lowlife
A low-life (or lowlife) is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community. Examples of people society often labels low-lives include aggressive panhandlers, bullies, criminals, drug dealers, freeloaders, hobos, ...
", "
Rx (Medicate)
"Rx (Medicate)" is a song performed by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, a track on their sixth studio album, '' Wake Up Call'' (2017). The song's lyrics were co-written by all four members of the band and address the prescription drug ab ...
" and "
History of Violence".
History
Early years and self-titled album (1999–2003)
Theory of a Deadman was initially formed in 1999 by lead guitarist/vocalist Tyler Connolly and bassist Dean Back. They later became the first act to sign with
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. It is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adai ...
frontman
Chad Kroeger
Chad Robert Kroeger ( Turton; born November 15, 1974) is a Canadian musician who is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nickelback. In addition to his work with Nickelback, Kroeger has been involved with a variety of collaboration ...
's
604 Records
604 Records (stylized as VIOIV Records) is a music production company. It is named after area code 604 of the Lower Mainland, where the company's offices are located.
History
The company was co-founded by Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger and ...
imprint in 2001 after Connolly convinced Kroeger's ex-girlfriend Jodi to send him a copy of their first demo recording. Shortly afterwards; Kroeger invited Connolly to a barbecue and discussed giving his band a record deal soon after. They released their eponymous debut album ''
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music styles, ...
'' on September 17, 2002. The name of the band comes from a song from their first album, whose lyrics describe a man preparing to commit suicide. That track was later renamed "
The Last Song". The album was a large success for the band in North America, peaking at #4 in Canada and #85 in the US. The band would later tour in support of the album as an opening act for Nickelback throughout 2002 and 2003. The album was certified platinum in the United States and Canada on May 12, 2006.
''Gasoline'' (2005–2007)
On March 29, 2005, Theory of a Deadman released their second album, ''
Gasoline
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''. After the release of the album, the band toured with
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of Dreve, his previous band. Smith, still under contract with record label Atlantic Records, recruited the band's original l ...
and
No Address. Starting on March 1, 2005, Theory began a promotional tour, headlined by
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink an ...
and
The Exies
The Exies were an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1997. Their name, "The Exies", is short for "The Existentialists". Their two Virgin Records releases, ''Inertia'' (2003) and ''Head for the Door'' (2004), have sold ov ...
. Songs from ''
Gasoline
Gasoline (; ) or petrol (; ) (see ) is a transparent, petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines (also known as petrol engines). It consists mostly of organic co ...
'' appeared in the soundtrack of the 2005 video game
''Fahrenheit'', which was released under the title ''Indigo Prophecy'' in the United States.
The band performed the
theme song
Theme music is a musical composition that is often written specifically for radio programming, television shows, video games, or films and is usually played during the title sequence, opening credits, closing credits, and in some instances at so ...
to
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and vario ...
's
No Way Out 2006 pay-per-view, a cover version of "Deadly Game" from the ''
WWE Anthology
''WWE Anthology'' is a compilation album by WWE. Released on November 12, 2002 by Koch Records, it features entrance theme music of various WWE wrestlers and events. The album is the first on which the company is named WWE, after it was renamed fr ...
'' album. The song was released on the ''
WWE Wreckless Intent
''WWE Wreckless Intent'' is a compilation album released by WWE on May 23, 2006. The album is the sequel to the previously released ''WWF Forceable Entry'', and like its predecessor it featured rock and metal artists performing versions of the w ...
'' album. They also did a cover of "No Chance In Hell", the theme song for WWE chairman
Vince McMahon
Vincent Kennedy McMahon (; born August 24, 1945) is an American media proprietor and retired professional wrestling promoter, executive, and performer. From 1982 to 2022, he served as the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of WWE, the w ...
. The song was released on ''
WWE The Music, Vol. 8
''WWE The Music, Volume 8'' is a Compilation album, compilation album released by WWE on March 25, 2008. Unlike WWE The Music, Vol. 7, Volume 7, which was released exclusively on iTunes, Volume 8 was sold as a Compact Disc, CD (much like other WWE ...
'' on March 25, 2008.
They also performed the theme song for the 2011 edition of the WWE pay-per-view
SummerSlam
SummerSlam is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event, produced annually since 1988 by WWE, the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. Dubbed "The Biggest Party of the Summer", it is considered WWE's secon ...
.
''Scars & Souvenirs'' (2008–2009)
On April 1, 2008, Theory of a Deadman released their third album, ''
Scars & Souvenirs
''Scars & Souvenirs'' is the third album by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, and was released on April 1, 2008. It has so far been the band's most successful album to date and has spawned many hit singles. A special edition CD/DVD of the a ...
'', from which they released eight singles: "
So Happy
''So Happy'' is the second music album by American comedian and singer Eddie Murphy, released in August 1989 by Columbia Records. A funk and soul effort with often humorous sexual lyrics, it was co-written and co-produced by Murphy with sever ...
", "
By the Way
''By the Way'' is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released July 9, 2002, on Warner Bros. Records. It sold more than 286,000 copies in its first week, and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200. Si ...
", "
Little Smirk", "
Bad Girlfriend", "
All or Nothing", "
Hate My Life", "
Not Meant to Be", and "Wait for Me". The song "By the Way" features vocals from
Chris Daughtry
Christopher Adam Daughtry (; born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of ''American I ...
and Robin Diaz. On April 6, 2008, they appeared at the
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of ...
s in
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Canadian Prairies, Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,30 ...
, after making various stops across Canada in a promotion known as Journey to the Junos.
Theory also performed in the
96th Grey Cup
The 96th Grey Cup was held in Montreal, Quebec at Olympic Stadium on November 23, 2008. The East Division champion Montreal Alouettes hosted the West Division champion Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders won the game 22–14, with quarterback Henry ...
halftime show, along with
Suzie McNeil and Andree Watters, on November 23, 2008. Along with
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...
, they supported
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The group was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. Mötley Crüe has sold over 100 million albums ...
during the 2008/2009 tour. They also played at
Crüe Fest 2
Crüe Fest 2 was the second year of the Crüe Fest touring festival, created and headlined by Mötley Crüe. The tour took place over the summer of 2009, and was in the same vein as the first Crüe Fest.
Line up
On March 16, 2009, the line up for ...
.
Total Nonstop Action
Impact Wrestling (stylized as ''IMPACT! Wrestling''), is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promoti ...
used Theory of a Deadman's song "Got it Made", from the album ''Scars & Souvenirs'', for their special 2008 year review video. The song later went on to be used by
Sun Sports
Bally Sports Sun is an American regional sports network owned by Diamond Sports Group, a joint venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Entertainment Studios, and operates as an affiliate of Bally Sports. The channel broadcasts local coverage ...
for
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern Conference Southeast Division (NBA), Southe ...
post-game video recaps during the
2010-11 season. It was also used in the ''
NASCAR 09
''NASCAR 09'' is the twelfth simulation installment in the EA Sports NASCAR series and the sequel to 2007 game '' NASCAR 08''. It is developed by EA Tiburon and released on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and mobile phones in North Amer ...
'' video game.
On April 9, 2009, ''Scars & Souvenirs'' was certified gold by the RIAA, with sales reaching 500,000 copies in the U.S. alone.
''The Truth Is...'' (2010–2012)
In late 2010, it was announced that the band would start recording their fourth studio album, which was projected to be released in mid-2011. It was then confirmed by Tyler Connolly that the band's fourth album would be released on July 12, 2011. The first single from the album, "Lowlife", was released on May 17, 2011. The title of the upcoming album was announced to be ''
The Truth Is...''
In 2011, Theory co-headlined the second annual Carnival of Madness Tour with
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida. The band was formed in 2004 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips. After their former band Cr ...
. The supporting bands were
Black Stone Cherry
Black Stone Cherry is an American rock band, formed in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky. They were signed to Roadrunner Records until 2015; the band is now signed to Mascot Label Group. The band consists of Chris Robertson (lead vocals, lead guitar), B ...
,
Adelitas Way
Adelitas Way is an independent American band formed in Las Vegas in 2006. The band's debut single "Invincible (Adelitas Way song), Invincible", broke them into the mainstream scene after the song made numerous television appearances in commerci ...
, and Emphatic. The band contributed a new song, which was co-written with
The Exies
The Exies were an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1997. Their name, "The Exies", is short for "The Existentialists". Their two Virgin Records releases, ''Inertia'' (2003) and ''Head for the Door'' (2004), have sold ov ...
singer Scott Stevens, called "Head Above Water", to the ''
Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' soundtrack, which was released on June 14, 2011. Another track titled "Drag Me to Hell" was made available for free through the official
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock bands. Founded in the Netherlands in 1980, it is now a division of Warner Music Group and is based in New York City.
History
The label was launched in 1980 in t ...
website on June 16, 2011. The second official single, "Out Of My Head", was released on June 14, 2011. On July 1, 2011, the unreleased single, "Let Me Go", featuring
Pop Idol
''Pop Idol'' is a British music competition television series created by Simon Fuller which ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003. The aim of the show was to decide the best new young pop singer (or "pop idol") in the UK based on viewer voting and par ...
's
Cveta Majtanović, was also released via CloudMusic and for the parted collaboration music video.
''Savages'' and ''Angel Acoustic EP'' (2013–2016)
On November 9, 2013, it was confirmed via Theory's
Twitter
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page that pre-production on their fifth album had started. In January 2014, they stated that they were "finishing up record number 5 next week" with release dates and news soon to come. In April 2014, Theory of a Deadman announced that a new single titled "Drown" would be released in April, with their new album ''
Savages'' released in July. The song "Panic Room" from the album would serve as the
theme song
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for WWE's October pay-per-view
Hell in a Cell
Hell in a Cell is a professional wrestling steel cage-based match which originated in 1997 in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). It features a large cell structure, a five-sided cuboid made from open-weave steel mesh chain-link fenci ...
.
On April 28, 2015 the band released a 5 track acoustic EP titled ''
Angel
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Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include ...
''. On November 11, 2016, the band released a cover of the song "
Hallelujah
''Hallelujah'' ( ; he, ''haləlū-Yāh'', meaning "praise Yah") is an interjection used as an expression of gratitude to God. The term is used 24 times in the Hebrew Bible (in the book of Psalms), twice in deuterocanonical books, and four tim ...
" by
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, loss, death, and romantic relationships. He was inducted in ...
, a tribute in recognition of his death on the seventh of the same month.
''Wake Up Call'' (2017–2018)
![Theory of a Deadman performing at Rock, White & Blue in 2018](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Theory_of_a_Deadman_performing_at_Rock%2C_White_%26_Blue_in_2018.jpg)
In January 2017, the band announced that they were recording their sixth studio album. They released two cover singles shortly after—
Sting
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* Irritating hairs or prickles of a stinging plant, or the plant itself
Fictional characters and entities
* Sting (Middle-eart ...
's "
Shape of My Heart" in February and
Major Lazer
Major Lazer is an American electronic dance music DJ trio, which includes record producer Diplo, and DJs Walshy Fire and Ape Drums. It originates from Kingston, Jamaica, and was founded in 2008 by Diplo and Switch, with Switch leaving after t ...
's "
Cold Water" on March 17.
Instead of working with the same production team in Los Angeles that they had used for their previous four albums, they decided to work with Swedish music producer
Martin Terefe
Martin Terefe (born 1969, Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish record producer and songwriter, now living and working in London, who has produced Grammy, Brit and Juno award -winning albums with artists like Jason Mraz, James Morrison and KT Tunstal ...
, and spent seven weeks recording in London at Terefe's Kensaltown Studios.
The group announced the name of their upcoming album—''
Wake Up Call''—on July 27, 2017, with the release of its lead single, "
Rx (Medicate)
"Rx (Medicate)" is a song performed by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, a track on their sixth studio album, '' Wake Up Call'' (2017). The song's lyrics were co-written by all four members of the band and address the prescription drug ab ...
". The song, which handles the topic of
prescription drug addiction, topped the ''
Billboard
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'' US
Mainstream Rock Songs
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chart for six consecutive weeks later that year,
[''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Chart – Rx (Medicate)
*
*
*
*
*
* ] and earned the band a "No. 1 Song Award" from the
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) is a Canadian performance rights organization that represents the performing rights of more than 135,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. The organization collects ...
(SOCAN).
With the release of the new album, the band decided to undergo a name change, shortening it to Theory. The group cited that discussions involving the name of their band with people who are unfamiliar with their music was challenging. Connolly equated it to rock band
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock music, rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea (musician), Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Their music incorporates element ...
frequently abbreviating their name to Chili Peppers.
''Wake Up Call'' has been described by critics as a departure from Theory of a Deadman's usual hard rock foundation, moving into
pop and
pop rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, earl ...
territory.
To promote the album, the band launched a 33-city tour in the United States during the fall of 2017.
The tour was extended into 2018 to include shows throughout western Canada and Europe,
and the group toured in Australia for the first time in their career in June 2018. Connolly told ''
The Music
The Music are an English alternative rock band, formed in Kippax, Leeds in 1999. Comprising Robert Harvey (vocals, guitar), Adam Nutter (lead guitar), Stuart Coleman (bass) and Phil Jordan (drums), the band came to prominence with the releas ...
'', "There's a real dichotomy of Theory now, two very different sides. Not that we want to get away from our old songs, but the new songs are so diverse, such a juxtaposition. We're really working on building a big show, and trying to make it all more visual, as well."
''Say Nothing'' (2019–2022)
The band returned to London in April 2019 to begin work on their seventh record with Terefe.
In August 2019, Connolly informed the public that the group would continue their 2019 headlining tour efforts in September.
On September 25, Theory of a Deadman announced their seventh album, ''
Say Nothing'', which was released on January 31, 2020; the news coincided with the release of the first single, accompanied by its music video, "
History of Violence", a song that addresses
domestic violence
Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or family violence) is violence or other abuse that occurs in a domestic setting, such as in a marriage or cohabitation. ''Domestic violence'' is often used as a synonym for ''intimate partner ...
.
"Strangers" was the second song to be released from ''Say Nothing'' and was released on November 8; the track examines the polarizing effect of politics on society and how current events are creating a new generation of activists. It was released simultaneously with an official animated music video.
The band headlined a Canadian tour, beginning on January 31, 2020, to coincide with the release of the album.
Two North American tours were scheduled in 2020—one with American band
10 Years
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*Decade, a period of ten years
Film
* ''10 Years'' (2011 film), a film starring Channing Tatum
* ''Ten Years'' (2015 film), a Hong Kong film
Music
*10 Years (band), an American alternative metal band
* ''10 Ye ...
, and the second with
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink an ...
,
Bush
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* Shrub, a small or medium woody plant
Bush, Bushes, or the bush may also refer to:
People
* Bush (surname), including any of several people with that name
**Bush family, a prominent American family that includes:
*** ...
,
Saint Asonia
Saint Asonia (stylized as SΔINT ΔSONIΔ) is a Canadian-American rock supergroup consisting of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Gontier, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Cale Gontier, and drummer Cody Watkins. ...
, and Cory Marks. Both were canceled due to the restrictions on large-scale gatherings on account of the
coronavirus global pandemic.
Upcoming eighth studio album (2022–present)
On October 20, 2022, the band released a new single, "Dinosaur", which marked a return to their hard rock sound.
Musical style
Theory of a Deadman's music style has generally been regarded as
post-grunge
Post-grunge is a derivative of grunge that has a less abrasive or intense tone than traditional grunge. Originally, the term was used almost pejoratively to label mid-1990s rock bands such as Bush (British band), Bush, Candlebox and Collective So ...
,
hard rock
Hard rock or heavy rock is a loosely defined subgenre of rock music typified by aggressive vocals and distorted electric guitars. Hard rock began in the mid-1960s with the garage, psychedelic and blues rock movements. Some of the earliest hard ...
,
alternative rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstre ...
,
alternative metal
Alternative metal (also known as alt-metal) is a genre of heavy metal music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With r ...
,
and
pop rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, earl ...
.
The band also uses a mix of
country
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, while the ...
,
pop, and
acoustic elements into their sound.
Band members
Current members
![Theory Of A Deadman - Leeds 20100403](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Theory_Of_A_Deadman_-_Leeds_20100403.jpg)
* Tyler Connolly – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar
(1999–present), piano
(2017–present)
* Dave Brenner – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals
(1999–present)
* Dean Back – bass guitar, backing vocals
(1999–present)
* Joey Dandeneau – drums, backing vocals
(2009–present)
Former members
* Tim Hart – drums, backing vocals
(1999–2004)
*
Brent Fitz
Brent Fitz (born March 27, 1970) is a Canadian American musician and multi-instrumentalist. In his career, he has worked with Slash, Myles Kennedy, Theory of a Deadman, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Union, Gene Simmons, The Guess Who, Brad Whitfo ...
– drums, backing vocals
(2004–2007)
*
Robin Diaz – drums, backing vocals
(2007–2008)
Discography
*''
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music styles, ...
'' (2002)
*''
Gasoline
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'' (2005)
*''
Scars & Souvenirs
''Scars & Souvenirs'' is the third album by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, and was released on April 1, 2008. It has so far been the band's most successful album to date and has spawned many hit singles. A special edition CD/DVD of the a ...
'' (2008)
*''
The Truth Is...'' (2011)
*''
Savages'' (2014)
*''
Wake Up Call'' (2017)
*''
Say Nothing'' (2020)
Awards
References
External links
*
{{Authority control
2001 establishments in British Columbia
Canadian alternative metal musical groups
Canadian hard rock musical groups
Canadian post-grunge groups
Island Records artists
Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year winners
Musical groups established in 2001
Musical quartets
Roadrunner Records artists