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Nickelback's Chad Kroeger Looking Forward to 'Most Unique Wedding the Planet Has Ever Seen'

Chad Childers — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:48:31 +0000

A year that began with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger doing a simple co-write on a song with pop star Avril Lavigne is ending with the pair engaged and planning their wedding. Now, Kroeger says he's expecting a ceremony that will probably be anything but traditional.

Nickelback Doesn't Expect To Make Hall Of Fame

Shaffee — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:24:11 +0000

In a recent interview, Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger stated that he doesn’t expect his band to make the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. When you consider that bands like KISS, Rush and Judas Priest aren’t in, I don’t know how any band could “expect” to make the Hall Of Fame. In my opinion, the [...]

Nickelback for Pyro: Photos From Band's Grand Rapids Show

Dave Kim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:44:24 +0000

Nickelback are one of the most polarizing bands in music today. People either love them or hate them. Almost 10,000 of the former packed Van Andel Arena last night (April 12) to see a larger-than-life rock show. The Canadian exports were happy to oblige. View our photo gallery from the concert below.

Nickelback, Bush, Seether to Invade Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:39:41 +0000

The band that everyone seemingly hates but has sold millions of records are hitting the road this Spring. Nickelback have announced a huge tour that will kick off in April and continue until the end of June. Fellow rockers Seether and Bush are set to join the Canadian foursome on their road trip. Nickelback will [...]

Nickelback – Crowd Reaction At Ford Field During Half Time Performance (VIDEO)

JT — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:59:37 +0000

I spent my Thanksgiving at Ford Field to watch the Lions attempt to compete against the best team in football right now. From my 2nd row seats I settled in for the afternoon for what I thought was gonna be a shoot out by two high-octane potent football teams but after Smith went out with an injury and Suh decided to do some foot stompin', about the only thing I had to look forward to was the Ford Field crowd reaction to the half time entertainment Nickelback

Nickelback Reacts To Negative Press On Lions Thanksgiving Day Half-Time Performance (VIDEO)

JT — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:02:58 +0000

I love a band with a sense of humor and the guys in Nickelback certainly have that. Watch the funny vid of the "supposed" Nickelback Label Management team doing some absurd spin-doctoring. One idea: dress the band members like Alice Cooper, Tom Selleck and Robo-Cop in hopes that those indigenous to the motor city will love them

Nickelback Named Biggest Musical Turnoff

Dave Kim — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:43:24 +0000

Mention Nickelback to people and you'll get responses that can range from admiration to complete disdain. Few bands can command such polarizing opinions like the Canadian rockers, but if you're trying to get all hot and heavy with the object of your affection, don't admit that you're a fan. A new study shows that Nickelback songs are almost a guaranteed way to keep your pants on.