Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia)

Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

Shane Told

Music, Music Interviews, Music Commentary

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Episode 382 – Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace drops in for a grand return as co-frontman alongside Matt Walst, which makes for a truly unique story. We follow up on the last episode with Matt, diving into the reunion story, writing and recording their new album, and what it's like stepping back into the fold after over a decade away. Adam breaks down the band's early days in Ontario, writing their hit “I Hate Everything About You”, and what his return means for his other band Saint Asonia. Make sure to catch Three Days Grace on the road and blast Alienation when it lands August  22nd! Follow @leadsingersyndrome @threedaysgraceofficial @saintasonia & @adamgontierofficial Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips your hair of essential oils. I quit Shampoo and I now use products from Modern Mammals instead! You should too. Get 10% off at modernmammals.com/pages/lss when you use code LSS! How are those New Years Resolutions coming? FACTOR can help! With delicious and nutritious meals sent directly to your door and ready in just 2 mins, you'll be reaching your goals in no time. Get an amazing deal right now Visit FACTOR MEALS dot com slash lss50 and use code lss50 to get 50% off. NEED SOME GREAT NEW MUSIC!? Open Your Ears has you once again with the new split release from House & Home and Suntitle ! If you're a fan of 2000's Emo and 90's Punk Rock, you're going to love this. Head over to OYErecs.com for more info! It's out now wherever you stream your music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:54.5	we're going to make me fast be on back Hello,
1:13.6	Hello, everybody and welcome welcome back to another edition of lead singer syndrome.
1:33.9	I'm Shane Told.
1:34.9	I'm your host as I take you into the backstage conversations that I have with other lead singers from all walks of life.
1:43.7	We have a true legend on the podcast this time.
1:48.9	Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace.
1:53.6	Again, he's back in the band.
1:56.0	If you haven't heard, Adam is back.
1:59.4	It's a very exciting time right now for rock music fans.
2:03.5	This is cool.
2:04.8	If you missed the last episode with Matt Walsh,
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