Nickelback Explains How They Unjustly Became the Most Hated Band On the Internet

Nickelback Explains How They Unjustly Became the Most Hated Band On the Internet
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[@stevemiller4292]

I like how these guys are chill (and rich) as hell and don’t let the hate get them down. They produced some absolute bangers for a kid in middle school in the mid 2000s.

[@cpnstbn1266]

Yeah they don’t try and act like they’re too cool. Just a bunch of normal dudes you could sit at a bar and have a beer with

[@nitramyellek442011]

I never hated Nickelback. They have bangers! I celebrate their entire catalog

[@travisk4215]

Accidentally on purpose is something I say a lot. Damn you.

[@nicholasheal5925]

For every banger they have a a few more stinkers

[@GregSpence]

the true Nickelback hipster!

[@zenchi8036]

For my money I don't think it gets any better than When he sings when a man loves a women

[@nixhex12]

They are a bit cheesy but they know how to write melody which is fucking hard

[@oxouk]

Good to see Daniel still with the band. Such an incredible drummer I played a handful of shows with 3 Doors Down in the early 2000's when he was their drummer. Such a nice guy. His nightly drum solos were a treat. I used to take his drum heads out of the trash can when his tech would change them out. I was broke and the heads were just about perfect. We were playing for the troops back then. Good times.

[@takeit6530]

i've never been a huge nickleback fan, but always took notice of his drumming, especially on 'far away' which is a song i loved. Very powerful and just seemed like a perfect pocket drummer. Served the song 100%.

[@mattleblanc31]

Daniel is amazing, I remember seeing him for 3DD too, then found David Martone because of him. When he went to Nickelback it was an exciting change as I already listened to them. But nothing compares too seeing Daniel with Dave Martone live in small venues (even after Nickelback), both guys are just top of their class. Was lucky enough to purchase the snare from the kit f Long and McQuade supplied for a show and is my favorite, daily snare for like 15ish years.

[@ThurnisHaley]

This was one of the gnarliest comments I've read, Thank you for the awesome story!

[@scoutman]

thank you for your gigs with the troops.

[@stephjovis3469]

He`s so still in the band, when he had problems with his hands and wanted to quit, Chad told him he`ll help find all the doctors everything he needs he won`t let him quit. He`s their friend and he needs to be in the band.

[@laurelsheridan3817]

Im 79 and love love love Nickelback, Chads voice is incredible and the lyrics are amazing. You guys are the best.

[@mariescott5892]

I’m 62 and ❤️❤️❤️ them!! One of the best rock bands ,, lyrics you can relate to💯

[@scssplash9166]

Bro Chad needs to be a reoccurring guest. He’s awesome lol

[@rustyshackleford7265]

No he isn't

[@kathyhuntley7192]

@@rustyshackleford7265yes he is

[@lawrenceconley8327]

Nickelback is 🔥🤟 unlike most bands ,they have songs that last forever. Everyone sings along when they come on and in some ways the songs hit us in different ways

[@jeffginther7931]

Yea and they all sound the same

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@jeffginther7931 irrelevant. They’ve got lasting power and album sales speak for themselves.

[@jeffginther7931]

@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330yeah among people who can’t tell that Kroeger is a horrible fucking song writer, his lyrics just make me laugh 😂

[@virgil5650]

@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 Armageddon was a successful movie, doesnt mean it should have happened

[@keithdyah]

No they dont🤣🤣

[@Michael_A_Lewis]

Nickelback are one of the best bands to ever exist! I am still praying that I get to see them live one day.

[@fumanpoo4725]

I'm sorry...

[@mukbangfanatic5649]

go to their youtube channel they are still doing a tour

[@fonzarellyplay370]

@@fumanpoo4725 that’s cold lol

[@coleterry2495]

I’m going to see them tomorrow

[@fonzarellyplay370]

@@coleterry2495 where are they performing at?

[@paterson90]

They definitely don't deserve the hate, underrated band!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@factcheck5017 people talk shit because it’s trendy.

[@anomanderrake440]

lol

[@yeabutwecouldbefreer]

@@factcheck5017 yea and 'their just jealous".. things that people use to cope.

[@cvblaylock]

Definitely don’t deserve the hate but they are appropriately rated as a band.

[@yeabutwecouldbefreer]

@@cvblaylockBut the fans...Tesla Fanbase = Nickleback Fanbase. If you don't enjoy, you must be a hater. Also for them to be an underrated band, they would have to be not payola played every f-n hour in the 2000's. Definitely not a underdog here😂

[@nolandriedger2658]

Chad Kroeger would be a great comedian, just naturally talented

[@rustyshackleford7265]

No he isn't

[@moneymark7660]

You hate him enough to take time out of the day to comment “no he isn’t” lmao get back to work and quit wasting your time gossiping

[@SevenSeeZero]

He also honestly looks _great_ for 50.

[@pa.b2272]

The hate they get is so unjustified! Talented musicians, killer song writers, legit artists!!!

[@ioanaandrei2434]

❤❤❤

[@j.a.osorio2005]

I've always defended Nickelback when I heard people hating on them, not because I was a fan, but because they got blamed for things many other bands and artists were much worse at.

[@Crimson28]

30:49 Chad busts out the “Never made it as a wise man” to get into clubs 😂

[@sophiebee25]

This interview was so much fun 😅

[@TananJess]

Hell that could be an endorsement for Rockstar. there's a proven bases for that.

[@stevemiller4292]

Chad Kroeger is hilarious. Holy shit is he funny.

[@soultest]

Nickelback might be my all time favorite "car stereo band". I almost every time listen to them when I'm on a long drive. It's just so high octane stuff that it gets me pumped every time and I can go the extra 100 miles or so. :DDD

[@adacox]

We were animals

[@grogu1986]

One of my favourite bands of all time. Incredible live shows, insane production quality, all amazing musicians/songwriters, and just very down to earth dudes. The State, Silver Side Up and The Long Road are some of the best rock albums of the past 30 years. Get Rollin’ is great too! 🤘

[@TananJess]

Yeah they're one of my favorites from that time period I still have playlist with their music even if I'm listening to a ton of different music too my Spotify playlist have nearly 13,000 different songs. I literally listen to all music.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I think the crux of the Nickelback hatred is this: They never intended to be taken totally seriously, they had a tongue-in-cheek element to many of their songs, and Metal Elitists don't know how to handle that, and its those people who had the biggest issue. When people gripe about Nickelback and they say, "Well their stuff is just super formulaic, like 'Someday' is EXACTLY the same as "How you Remind Me'." Then, fine. Fair criticism. Except it's never that, it's always some dope who listens to some Trap music with 2 chords in the whole song and are like, "Man Nickelback sucks, they're so formulaic." Then you KNOW they're full of BS. And that's 90% of the people who don't like Nickelback.

[@d.rowley5023]

As if metal isn’t formulaic. I’ve been to so many metal shows where the songs were completely indecipherable.

[@michaels7258]

Or it’s total shiite. Could also be that

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@michaels7258 The only way you could say that is if you don't know wtf you're talking about lol

[@ginge641]

Dude Someday and How You Remind Me sound nothing alike.

[@jonahgoldstein9905]

IDK if this is true or not but I heard a rumor from a friend that lot of “Butt Rock” Bands didn’t take themselves seriously and made a lot of their songs “intentionally bad” because they knew that they weren’t gonna live up to “The Big 4” Seattle Grunge bands (along with some of the Non Seattle ones like STP, Smashing Pumpkins etc…) so they decided to play “snarky” music that was not necessarily deep in meaning but were “Fun to listen to at like parties/events and stuff” That’s why I’ve always considered bands like Nickelback, Creed, Staind, Puddle of Mudd, 3 Doors Down, Seether, Theory of a Deadman, Three Days Grace, Hinder etc… to be “Party Rock”. It’s not necessarily “Deep” in music or in meaning, it can be very nonsensical but it’s good to listen to when you’re having fun

[@alextrevino3658]

Thanks for all the great music and the memories guys, and see ya in Chicago this summer. It's going to be my first time seeing you guys live (very exited). 🤟

[@Godlysound]

I totally adore Nickelback, always have and always will, the music speaks for itself, such talented guys

[@donnacameron]

Excellent interview. Everyone is so relaxed and real. Doesn't matter how much money you have, as long as your real and love what you do. Fav band for over 25 years. So glad your back on stage again. Keep rocking!!!!🥰❤❤🤘🍻

[@brenhall529]

I hope to see the show too!

[@karlacarmichael7096]

BRING BACK NICKLEBACK! NEVER HATED NICKELBACK TO BEGIN WITH

[@janet3518]

They are still one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@paulharjo8537]

Nickelback music is not defined by a genre, it’s everything they intended! Amazing and talented from day one. No comparison not better, not worse just Nickleback! Enjoy

[@cpnstbn1266]

Yeah think about the fact they basically haven’t changed their style in almost 3 decades yet are still creating awesome music. That type of thing just doesn’t happen.

[@HorribleCoach]

Recently I feel like I’ve been seeing a pushback online against Nickelback . Seems like things are shifted and people are admitting they have bangers.

[@DeerParkAuto]

Just bought tickets tonight, to see them next month at White River Amphitheater!! Feeling Stoked.....will be my first time seeing Nickelback, and first time at this venue!!

[@tailhookmd2546]

Daniel’s like it was nice being here… I enjoyed just hanging out and being an accessory!

[@metalfaceoff945]

Their 2017 album Feed the Machine is very good, but was barely marketed. Not sure why because it was heavy and well composed all throughout.

[@scrapbookgirl61]

I agree!!

[@ASLB247]

Saaaame! Easily my favorite nickelback record.

[@koborattila2466]

Bro I so enjoyed what they talked about 😂😂😂 Chad is lit I was laughing my ah ofg

[@timolebeck6405]

Man! This was a ton of fun! Being a metalhead, I´m loving Nickelback nice "Leader Of Men" dropped on MTV. Fucking love this band! Great musicians, great live band and a great sense of humor. Perfect!^^

[@maxpalmer3212]

I had a long day at work today so watching this is comical relief Nickelback is one of my favorite bands of all time

[@a.j.garrett9639]

Man I hope you guys read this! I always liked you and I even fought with strangers on Facebook when they talked shit. Your guys rock! I saw you guys at Bluesfest in Ottawa and every person in the crowd sang along to all the words. I've always been down and always spoke up.

[@TheMantronix187]

My profile picture is from your concert,My wife and I absolutely loved the live show in Cape Town in December 2013 at Grand West Casino,South Africa. Then you made the tribute to the late Nelson Mandela and we were all blown away. What a truly AMAZING night, thank you guys you were Awesome..Rock on!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nathaliegignac2681]

Best band ever to me still after all these years don't know much singer that can sing all of there song live and sounds the same way to go love you guys ❤️

[@dillonh.3962]

The wiping his tears with dollar bills popped me so hard. Comedy gold.

[@valhenning1504]

You guys helped me to find the love of my life, I told him I loved Nickleback, he had seen you live at some biker rallies. We both loved you, Thank You so much for helping me find the Love of My Life!

[@darrenwardell3079]

Fantastic band, seen them live a few times so far. Keep it up guys.

[@jeffshadow2407]

Nickelback and Creed both get the same media treatment. Therefore, they are acts of perfection!

[@timwittrock9666]

I'm 22 years old and love Nickelback! They are quite talented, funny, and down to earth group of guys! I would love to go to one of their live shows!

[@snakedoctor5397]

Welp, I’ve got to go listen to some Nickelback now

[@brianmcwilliams8297]

Still one of my all time favorite bands!

[@Peachgirl5677]

I loved Chad’s stories- “What is Wrong with you?” He is hilarious 😂 I have loved Nickelback for years. So glad I was was able to go and see them this past week. Great show! 😎

[@brooksorlando4881]

I wasn't the biggest Nickelback fan, but they were overhated because they were mainstream. A lot of rock fans looked at them as sellouts. Reality is a lot of bands from that generation sold out. Maroon 5, Good Charlotte, Fall Out Boy, Coldplay. I feel like given the state of music (particularly rock), they're looked at more fondly.

[@sirnetflix7162]

People can talk shit about how they didn’t try anything new but who cares? The music is timeless and can still be listened to years later. Meanwhile, other songs for that era suck now

[@deannagordon550]

I’m a hard core fan even have lyrics tattooed on my body I have never missed them when they come to Saskatoon I pray they come back on this tour

[@jaconaude]

Saw them live in 2014, best sound production I have ever heard

[@stephjovis3469]

Love Nickelback. I`ve seen them 6 times this tour, one in Montreal last year and 5 times during the last three weeks. First day back at work I have Nickelback withdrawals.

[@dpc69ss79]

This literally had my eyes watering! So frikking good. 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@MsPANDORA64]

I love them - and when i have them cranking - never turned it down- people always get in my face being haters - i just laugh and say - another thing to make me unique ❤

[@JonnyZye]

21:35 - A prison podcast....that's actually a genius idea if it could happen 👀

[@bigeasy2187]

i went to a NB concert back when they were very popular. it was an outside amphitheater. as soon as we got out of the car it started raining and rained the entire time and was the best concert iv ever been to

[@jaks.stealer]

one of favorite bands. love them a lot

[@bigwayne300]

Great interview lads....

[@charleshoughton100]

1 guy so happy to talk about being in nickleback. 2 guys that know they're in nickleback

[@colleenwilson7169]

Been listening FOREVER to you guys! And, my 25 and 21 yr olds are all about this band. I told em' when they got older...."okay, we're done with camping songs....we're listening to mom's music now 😆😁. What could they do, i was their taxi driver😁! We all love you guys!

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

They have such a great sense of humour.

[@Kyler-.-]

I never understood this and always jam to the classics I heard on the radio to this day.

[@barbaraquijada1405]

I’ve LOVED NICKELBACK ever since my daughter left “Something in your mouth” on my computer. And that was 14 years ago when she moved from Santa Barbara CA to Idaho to live with her Dad. And I STILL LOVE YOU GUYS AT 67 !!!

[@nitro5009]

Not only do I wear my concert t-shirt proudly but my teenager does as well!🤘

[@rambman]

This was awesome! Man I had a laugh!

[@theomegared02]

There is something for everyone with Nickelback....loved every album!

[@jimspace]

On what minute they discuss the question?

[@Benrocksinger]

What a great interview love Nickleback and right on Ryan's child was born in the same year as my son. I will tour the world with my band i will make it happen.

[@donny4182]

I cried after listening to San Quentin for the first time. Shook me to my core that a band could capture my inner being so perfectly.

[@joespaghettio1899]

Nickelback will dominate classic rock radio for decades

[@majesticgods5702]

And that is why rock is a dead genre

[@billybutcher4995]

@@majesticgods5702rock isn’t dead it’s just not as mainstream as it was. Bands are arguably more creative now.

[@jwil8923]

I’ve never understood the Nickelback hate they’re one of my top favorite bands of all time

[@francismarion-swampfox9452]

These guys seem really cool, and I regret ever saying anything bad about them when I was younger. My best to you gentlemen!

[@mattleblanc31]

Ryan is starting to look like Al Borland and I can't unsee it...

[@SimplyRedVirginia]

I'll never forget when the video for How You Remind me came out. I was staying up late, drinking bourbon and in a somewhat bad place mentally. I cried alone watching it. It was tough times for me at the time and the depression was strong. Soon after, I was picking my daughter up for weekend visitation (thus why I was in depression...divorce) and she brought a friend with her. They were maybe 12-13 and they were in the back seat, totally dissing Nickelback and that video. I didn't get it then, and I dont get the hate since. I lost interest in Nickelback, like with most bands, when they got money and fame and the albums got more and more "produced" and commercial sounding. I may go and take a listen to some of the later stuff and see if there is anything that appeals to my hard rock self. I still carry some of the old songs in my life mix, refined over 30 years of the best of the best for me. I liked these guys in this interview. Seem like real good dudes.

[@AlecColon]

These guys are so sick, great job giving these boys their respect!

[@Hanger18inotoomuch]

Always loved them since they started ! And they are from Hanna, Alberta ,my home province

[@Lietuvis681]

I've been listening to Nickelback since I was in elementary school and then Silver Side Up just came out

[@TrentG90]

Middle guy seems like the villian in a burt reynolds film

[@TrentG90]

Corrupt mayor in a small logging town vibes

[@user-kb1hw2yq2f]

These guys are very funny and witty. Very entertaining!

[@TacoHell10723]

I never thought much about Nickleback. Yea, I heard some songs on radio or internet but simply didn't give those guys much thought. Until my wife got tickets for her company's box seats and I saw them live. My wife never heard of them and doesn't think much of rock music. But she actually enjoyed their show also. They sounded awesome. They were fun, entertaining and rocked the house. I've only been to 3 concerts in the past 20 years due to costs. But I loved their show just as much as the other two I attended, Hall & Oates and Megadeth.

[@R-SXX]

Any chances we get to hear the betrayal act II? :D

[@mikerighi920]

My favs by them are Savin Me and Too Bad. But I can sing along with all their songs.

[@bradleyschaefer8360]

Chad hits it bang on when he says most people turn down the songs while pulling up to lights , just to speed off and turn it up lmao

[@syntheticprophet9726]

those dudes are totally deserving of the fame. I never hated them but they always set a pace for "new grunge" music while I was still stuck on nu-metal. i wish em all the best and might even go see em one day if my anxiety allows

[@samuelhopkins5383]

Everyone hates Nickelback til a song comes on. Then everyone weirdly knows all the lyrics and loves Nickelback.

[@rockshow5921]

Luv the stories!!

[@burtturdison4445]

They are one of the greatest rock live bands of our time. Their live sound is out of this world

[@IHJello]

Holy shit these guys are good. For years theyve been painted as a band whos not self aware but theyre fucking spot on.

[@tukelenkku2146]

On my internet radio show they are the only band or artist we’ve done who won 12-0 in their battle against creed!

[@danm1319]

Good stuff!

[@zatchsmp3262]

I definitely turned Nickelback down yesterday in my car lol But I always openly rocked them.

[@jodybean3099]

One of my most beloved bands and always will be people are just jealous because of you're talent

[@doctorsuave]

Hating Nickleback is the original meme. Wildly accepted/popular for no reason, adds nothing to society, and totally stupid. NICKLEBACK DESERVES NOTHING BUT LOVE!!!

[@buck-a-roo]

i might have a little alberta biased but nickelback is awesome. In a bar at 2am and how u remind me comes it place goes nuts

[@drteith]

I always hold people accountable when they trash Nickleback. They’re excuse is usually, “all their songs sound the same”. Oh you mean they have their own sound, like AC/DC does or Def Lep? Burn it to the ground is one of the ultimate kickass tunes of all time.

[@TananJess]

Yes it's a great interview.

[@graxo3752]

All Nickelback's songs were being sung by everyone who listened to them

[@christianwolf68]

i still enjoy their music

[@massonracicot1995]

Just seen them tonight in Nashville. They were soooo fucking good!!

[@kathyfugere6085]

In Montreal we have a radio Station who followed the Baby Boomers rock bands and still are called "CHOM"

[@kyliejones8890]

legit musicians. At the end of the day, making money writing songs is super cool

[@MrTinybubles]

This band is a MOOD! Love them.

[@Equinoxe26]

Bought all heir albums, this is real music to listen too.

[@TananJess]

Nice bane voice lol, he should've added do you think your in charge.

[@Treevors30]

0:31 before that song came out they had a song leader of men and I believe they did a acoustic version for WAAF and they explained that the song was about mushrooms that was a song that I would listen for and try to record it on a tape there were certain song for certain bands that came into WAAF that I really wanted a copy of the song like Caroline's spine Sullivan boys acoustic version and a bunch of other bands that I can't really remember but those are the two that I would remember and I was like damn I really want the song

[@brenhall529]

LoL 😂 y'all are funny and down to earth. Makes me love y'all more! Hell your all handsome too😉

[@lawrenceconley8327]

Aaaaaand you guys rock just as much as them

[@Unbrn]

This is great!