Three Days Grace Reunite with Original Vocalist Adam Gontier, Matt Walst to Stick Around

Canadian nu-metal/post-grunge act Three Days Grace surprised fans this morning when they announced the return of their original vocalist Adam Gontier. But the twist of this reunion is this: Gontier’s replacement, Matt Walst, isn’t leaving the band. No word on how that arrangement will work out. I wish I had the freedom to do something like this in my relationships. “Hey, I’m getting back together with my ex, but I also want to keep you around.” That probably wouldn’t go over well.

Here’s what the band had to say on Instagram:

“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.

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NOTE FROM ADAM:
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.

NOTE FROM MATT:
It’s been so much fun and inspiring making this record. Combining over 20 years of Three Days Grace and doing something that no band has ever done. I’m excited for the fans to hear it!”

Gontier was the band’s vocalist for their first four albums from their self-titled through Transit of Venus, while Walst was their vocalist from their 2015 album Human through their 2022 album Explosions. Fans can have their cake and eat it too, as the next record will presumably feature both vocalists.