Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory) is a Canadian rock band from Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 2001, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band also includes traits of other music styles, such as country and acoustic, as well as their post-grunge and alternative rock base. They have had a total of eight top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, including three No. 1 hits, "Bad Girlfriend", "Lowlife" and "Rx (Medicate)".
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History
Early years and self-titled album (2001-2003)
Theory of a Deadman became the first act to sign with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's 604 Records imprint in 2001. They released their eponymous debut album Theory of a Deadman 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".
Gasoline (2005-2007)
On March 29, 2005, Theory of a Deadman released their second album, Gasoline. After the release of the album, the band toured with Shinedown and No Address. Starting on March 1, 2005, Theory began a promotional tour, headlined by Breaking Benjamin and The Exies. Songs from Gasoline 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 to World Wrestling Entertainment's No Way Out 2006 pay-per-view, a cover version of "Deadly Game" from the WWE Anthology album. The song was released on the WWE Wreckless Intent album. They also did a cover of "No Chance In Hell", the theme song for WWE chairman Vince McMahon. The song was released on WWE The Music, Vol. 8 on March 25, 2008. They also performed the theme song for the 2011 edition of the WWE pay-per-view SummerSlam.
Scars & Souvenirs (2008-2009)
On April 1, 2008, Theory of a Deadman released their third album, Scars & Souvenirs, from which they released eight singles: "So Happy", "By the Way", "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 and Robin Diaz. On April 6, 2008, they appeared at the Juno Awards in Calgary, Alberta, after making various stops across Canada in a promotion known as Journey to the Junos.
Theory also performed in the 96th Grey Cup halftime show, along with Suzie McNeil and Andree Watters, on November 23, 2008. Along with Hinder, they supported Mötley Crüe during the 2008/2009 tour. They also played at Crüe Fest 2.
Total Nonstop Action 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 for Miami Heat post-game video recaps during the 2010-11 season. It was also used in the NASCAR 09 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. The supporting bands were Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way, and Emphatic. The band contributed a new song, which was co-written with The Exies 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 website on June 16, 2011. The second official single, "Out Of My Head", was released on June 14, 2011.
Savages & Angel Acoustic EP (2013-2016)
On November 9, 2013, it was confirmed via Theory's Twitter 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 for WWE's October pay-per-view Hell in a Cell.
On April 28, 2015 the band released a 5 track acoustic EP titled Angel. On 11 November 2016, the band released a cover of the song "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, a tribute to his death on the 7th of the same month.
Wake Up Call (2017-present)
In January 2017, the band announced that they were in London recording their sixth studio album. They released two cover singles shortly after--Sting's "Shape of My Heart" on February 10 and Major Lazer's "Cold Water" on March 17. 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)". The song, which handles the topic of prescription drug addiction, topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart for six consecutive weeks later that year.
With the release of Wake Up Call, 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 frequently abbreviating their name to Chili Peppers.
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Tours
- The Rock is Alive Tour (with Black Stone Cherry and the Parlor Mob)
- Scars & Souvenirs Tour (with Black Stone Cherry, Hinder, The Veer Union, Down Shift, Airbourne, Saving Abel and a portion of Mötley Crüe's Saints of Los Angeles Tour)
- Crüe Fest 2: the White Trash Circus (with Charm City Devils, Drowning Pool, Godsmack, and Mötley Crüe)
- Leave This Town Tour (with Daughtry and Cavo)
- Avalanche Tour (with Stone Sour, Skillet, Halestorm, and Art of Dying)
- Carnival Of Madness 2011 (With Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way, and Emphatic)
- Alter Bridge 2011 UK Arena Tour (With Alter Bridge and Black Stone Cherry)
- Occupy Canada Tour 2012 (With Jordan Cook)
- Self Titled Tour 2012 (With Pop Evil and Stellar Revival)
- Jingle Bell Rock 2012 (With Big Wreck)
- Black Stone Cherry 2014 UK Arena Tour (Supporting with Airbourne)
- UK headline tour 2015
Musical style
Theory of a Deadman's music style has generally been regarded as post-grunge, hard rock, alternative rock, and alternative metal. They also mix elements of country and acoustic into their sound.
Band members
- Tyler Connolly - lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (2001-present)
- Dave Brenner - rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (2001-present)
- Dean Back - bass, backing vocals (2001-present)
- Joey Dandeneau - drums, backing vocals (2009-present)
Former members
- Tim Hart - drums, backing vocals (2001-2004)
- Brent Fitz - drums, backing vocals (2004-2007)
- Robin Diaz - drums, backing vocals (2007-2009)
Discography
- Theory of a Deadman (2002)
- Gasoline (2005)
- Scars & Souvenirs (2008)
- The Truth Is... (2011)
- Savages (2014)
- Wake Up Call (2017)
Awards
BMI Pop Awards
The BMI Pop Awards are held annually by Broadcast Music, Inc. to award songwriters in various genres. Theory of a Deadman has won one award.
Canadian Radio Music Awards
The Canadian Radio Music Awards is a ceremony that presents various awards to musicians whose music is heard on Canadian radio. It is presented by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) during the annual Canadian Music Week. The band has three nominations.
iHeartRadio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards recognizes musicians whose music is heard throughout the United States across iHeartMedia radio stations. The band has been nominated once.
Juno Awards
Juno Awards are presented to Canadian music artists by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Theory of a Deadman has received one award from five nominations. The ceremony for the 2018 Juno Awards will be held on March 25, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
MuchMusic Video Awards
The MuchMusic Video Awards is an annual awards ceremony presented by Canadian music video channel Much (formerly known as MuchMusic) to honor the year's best music videos from Canadian musicians. The group has received one nomination.
SOCAN Awards
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) is a non-profit organization that honors its members for their various accomplishments in the field of music. Theory of a Deadman have gained three awards.
Western Canadian Music Awards
The Western Canadian Music Awards are given out by the Western Canadian Music Alliance, a consortium of five music industry associations from Western Canada. The group has received one award out of three nominations.
References
External links
- Official website
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