Alienation (album)
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| Released | August 22, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | October 2024 – January 2025 | |||
| Length | 41:40 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Alienation (stylized as Λ𝖫𝖨𝖤𝖭Λ𝖳𝖨Ø𝖭) is the upcoming eighth studio album by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025, through RCA Records. The album marks the return of vocalist Adam Gontier, who returned to the band in October 2024 following an eleven-year absence. It will also be their first as a quintet and a two-vocal band, as Matt Walst, who replaced Gontier in 2013, remained with Three Days Grace.
Background and recording
[edit]On October 2, 2024, the band revealed via social media that they were in the studio with Adam Gontier teasing a possibility of new music in the works, posting a video with the caption ending "Three Days Grace 2X."[1] The following day, the band confirmed that Gontier had returned full-time, and that Matt Walst would continue his role as a singer as well, sharing lead vocals between the two. The band also confirmed that new music would follow.[2]
"A lot of the time in the studio, it just comes naturally. Who's gonna sing what and where. It's been a lot of fun. We have each other's backs and we cheer each other on when we do a good take. It's pretty cool to be part of."
— Matt Walst on recording with Adam Gontier.[3]
Recording for the album took place in 2024.[4] On November 24, drummer Neil Sanderson told WRIF that they were almost done completing their eighth studio album.[5] The band finished recording the album in January 2025, with an expected release date later that year.[6] The group had been working with producers in Canada, United States and England, via Zoom.[5][6] The album's title was revealed to be Alienation and Sanderson spoke about the concept stating it is "a journey through inner collapse and outward defiance."[7]
Release
[edit]On November 20, the band announced the album's lead single, "Mayday". The song was released on November 22, 2024.[8] In April 2025, the album covers of the band's previous albums and some YouTube music video thumbnails were changed to feature stick figures, leading to speculation of the band promoting their new album.[9] On May 8, 2025, Three Days Grace revealed the album's title and confirmed the release date for August 22, 2025. The next day, the band released the album's second single, "Apologies".[10] The album's track list and cover art was revealed that same day.[11] On June 20, the band released "Dominate".[12]
Track listing
[edit]All songs are written by Three Days Grace except where noted[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dominate" | 3:15 | |
| 2. | "Apologies" |
| 3:06 |
| 3. | "Mayday" |
| 3:23 |
| 4. | "Kill Me Fast" | 3:18 | |
| 5. | "In Waves" | 3:25 | |
| 6. | "Alienation" | 2:56 | |
| 7. | "Never Ordinary" (featuring Lindsey Stirling) | 3:48 | |
| 8. | "Deathwish" | 3:13 | |
| 9. | "Don't Wanna Go Home Tonight" | 3:31 | |
| 10. | "In Cold Blood" | 3:14 | |
| 11. | "The Power" | 3:37 | |
| 12. | "Another Relapse" | 5:00 | |
| Total length: | 41:40 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Three Days Grace
- Adam Gontier – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Neil Sanderson – drums, backing vocals, keyboards, programming
- Brad Walst – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Barry Stock – lead guitar
- Matt Walst – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Additional musicians
- Lindsey Stirling – violin (7)[7]
Production
- Howard Benson – production, vocal production
- Dan Lancaster – production
- Zakk Cervini – production, mixing
- Mike Plotnikoff – audio engineer
- Alex Kortz – audio engineer, digital editing
- Adam Haggerty – audio engineer
- Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki – digital editing
- Paul DeCarli – digital editing
- Julian Gargiulo – assistant mixing
- Joe Rickard – assistant engineer
- Junichi Murakawa – assistant engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
References
[edit]- ^ Childers, Chad (October 2, 2024). "What Are Three Days Grace Teasing With Adam Gontier?". Loudwire. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Childers, Chad (October 3, 2024). "Three Days Grace Reunite with Gontier (with a twist)?". Loudwire. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Jessica Lynch (February 23, 2025). "Two Voices, One Band: Three Days Grace Enter a New Chapter". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Megan LaPierre (November 28, 2024). "A New Three Days Grace Album Is 'Almost Done'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Talking with Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace: Mayday, Adam Gontier's return, and what's next". WRIF. November 21, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Three Days Grace To Finish Recording New Album In January". Blabbermouth.net. November 25, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Three Days Grace Announces 'Alienation', First Album With Adam Gontier In 13 Years; Shares 'Apologies' Single". Blabbermouth.net. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Three Days Grace To Release 'Mayday', First Single Since Return Of Adam Gontier, On Friday". Blabbermouth.net. November 20, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Allen, Joseph (April 28, 2025). "Three Days Grace Has Changed Their Album Covers, Potentially to Tease Something New". Distractify. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Henderson, Cody-James (May 9, 2025). "Three Days Grace Deliver 'Apologies' and Alienation Album Unveiling". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Maddy Howell (May 9, 2025). "Three Days Grace Announce New Album 'Alienation'". Rock Sound. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Three Days Grace Shares New Single 'Dominate' From Upcoming 'Alienation' Album". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Baldin, Benedetta (May 10, 2025). "Three Days Grace announce new album 'Alienation'". Chaoszine. Retrieved May 13, 2025.