Adam Gontier
{{short description|Canadian singer and guitarist (born 1978)}}
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| name = Adam Gontier
| image = Saint Asonia Rotr 2015 (109533697) (cropped).jpeg
| caption = Gontier with Saint Asonia in 2015
| birth_name = Adam Wade Gontier
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|5|25|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- musician
- songwriter
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| years_active = 1992–present
| spouse = {{plainlist|
- {{marriage|Naomi Faith Brewer|2004|2013|reason=divorced}}
- {{marriage|Jeanie Marie Larsen|2015}}
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| children = 2{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BbZ6sOYB4qd/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BbZ6sOYB4qd |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Saint Asonia Fans on Instagram: "Adam's son turns 3 month Asher Wade Gontier ADAM HAS GOT A SON Congrats✨❇ #AdamGontier #saintasonia #ashergontier"|website=Instagram|access-date=January 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}
| relatives = Cale Gontier (cousin)
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| instrument = {{flatlist|
- Vocals
- guitar
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- Post-grunge{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/three-days-grace-human-album-review/|title=Three Days Grace – Human (Album Review)|website=Cryptic Rock|author=Zenae Zukowski|date=April 13, 2015}}
- hard rock{{cite web|url=http://crypticrock.com/interview-adam-gontier-of-saint-asonia/|title=Interview – Adam Gontier Of Saint Asonia|website=Cryptic Rock|date=September 8, 2015}}
- alternative rock{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/adam-gontier-keeps-rocking-after-leaving-three-days-grace-27542|title=Adam Gontier keeps rocking after leaving Three Days Grace|author=Emily Goodman|website=AXS|date=November 10, 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317064719/https://www.axs.com/adam-gontier-keeps-rocking-after-leaving-three-days-grace-27542|archivedate=March 17, 2016|access-date=December 15, 2022}}
- alternative metal{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/tags/three-days-grace/ |title=Three Days Grace News |work=Loudwire}}
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- Three Days Grace
- Saint Asonia
- Diviidedby
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| past_member_of = Big Dirty Band
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Adam Wade Gontier (born May 25, 1978) is a Canadian rock musician. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for Saint Asonia, but is best known as the co-lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the rock band Three Days Grace. He co-founded the band in 1992, recording four albums with them before parting ways in 2013 (not counting two guest appearances on stage with the band in 2023) and eventually returning in 2024. In addition to his work with Three Days Grace and Saint Asonia, he has been involved in collaborations with other bands including Art of Dying, Apocalyptica, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet and Thousand Foot Krutch.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/adam-gontier-mn0001946423|title=Adam Gontier Songs|website=AllMusic }}
Early life
Gontier was born in Peterborough, Ontario on May 25, 1978.{{cite web|url=https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/entertainment/music/photos-theory-of-a-deadman-rocks-peterborough-memorial-centre/article_b41d1624-48a8-505a-a2a6-29343948ac79.html|title=Photos: Theory of a Deadman rocks Peterborough Memorial Centre|website=The Peterborough Examiner|date=April 29, 2023|access-date=February 27, 2024}} He was raised in Markham, Ontario.{{cite web|url=http://www.adventuremusiclife.com/2016/06/23/chat-adam-gontier-saint-asonia-formerly-three-days-grace/|title=A Chat with Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia and formerly Three Days Grace|last=Lucas|first=Nici|date=June 23, 2016|website=adventuremusiclife.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/saintasonia/videos/1168429833188788/|title=Saint Asonia {{!}} Facebook {{!}} Mailbag Monday with Adam Gontier!|website=Facebook|access-date=April 20, 2016}} Shortly after his parents divorced, he moved back to the Peterborough area, where he initially attended Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute. In 1992, he moved to the Norwood area, and attended Norwood District High School, where he met and befriended Three Days Grace members Neil Sanderson and Brad Walst.{{cite web | last=Sutton |first=Michael |title=Three Days Grace > Biography |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p561754|pure_url=yes}} |website=AllMusic |access-date=August 13, 2009}} Gontier's mother is a professional singer/pianist, and was an influence to him as a musician.{{cite web|url=https://noisecreep.com/three-days-grace/|title=Three Days Grace's Adam Gontier on Helping Fans With Addiction Issues, The Canadian Band That Changed His Life|website=Noisecreep|author=Chris Epting|date=October 8, 2012|access-date=July 6, 2023}}
Gontier started playing guitar at the age of 12 and was taught by his cousin Cale's brother Josh. He began writing songs around the age of 14.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2015 |title=Interview – Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia |url=https://crypticrock.com/interview-adam-gontier-of-saint-asonia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620161028/https://crypticrock.com/interview-adam-gontier-of-saint-asonia/ |archive-date=June 20, 2024 |access-date=January 6, 2025 |website=Cryptic Rock |quote=I think that I started writing my own music when I was around thirteen or fourteen. It was all about the Seattle scene so I was influenced by bands like Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, stuff like that. One of my favorite artists of all time is Jeff Buckley, he was a big influence as well. It is all over the place. I have always loved all types of music. A good song is a good song.}} Gontier has stated that he uses music "as an outlet and release for emotions and feelings." Gontier's influences include Pearl Jam,{{Cite news |last=Wells |first=Steven |date=April 28, 2020 |title=An Interview with Adam Gontier |url=https://www.trentarthur.ca/news/interview-adam-gontier-mar-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814004056/https://www.trentarthur.ca/news/interview-adam-gontier-mar-2020 |archive-date=August 14, 2024 |access-date=January 6, 2025 |work=Arthur Newspaper |quote=I was definitely influenced by the Seattle music scene when I was around 14 years old. That was when I started writing my own songs and that sort of thing. Bands like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden all had a big influence on me. Even on top of that, some Canadian bands. Mainly the Tragically Hip were a really big influence on me growing up, and even now to this day. Finger Eleven was big too, though I listened to them later. There’s just so many great Canadian bands, but for me it was mainly a mix between stuff like Pearl Jam and The Hip.}} Alice in Chains, Jeff Buckley, Soundgarden, the Tragically Hip, and Finger Eleven.
Career
=1992–2013, 2024–present: Three Days Grace=
{{Main|Three Days Grace}}
Gontier, along with Sanderson, Walst, Phil Crowe, and Joe Grant,{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-and-current-members-of-three-days-grace-honored-by-ontario-high-school-photo-video|title=Former And Current Members Of Three Days Grace Honored By Ontario High School: Photo + Video|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=June 30, 2022|access-date=February 27, 2024}} started out as "Groundswell" in Norwood, Ontario, in 1992, while attending high school. In 1997, Gontier, Sanderson, and Walst regrouped as "Three Days Grace". The group was signed to Jive Records after being sought out by the company's then-president Barry Weiss. Their Canadian rock number one debut single, "I Hate Everything About You",{{cite web |author=Yuri Wuensch |title=Three Days Grace cheats death |url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/T/Three_Days_Grace/2006/07/25/1700999.html |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115102655/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/T/Three_Days_Grace/2006/07/25/1700999.html |archivedate=January 15, 2013 |access-date=July 7, 2023 |website=Jam! |publisher=Canoe.com}} and their debut self-titled studio album was released in 2003.{{cite web|first= Dave |last= Doray |title= Three Days Grace |website= IGN |date= December 2, 2003 |access-date= December 11, 2015 |url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/12/02/three-days-grace}} Their second studio album, One-X, was released in 2006, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200.{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|title=Busta Rhymes Opens with a Bang, Scoring His First Number-one 1 LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534732/20060621/rhymes_busta.jhtml|website=MTV|date=June 21, 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071222194608/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534732/20060621/rhymes_busta.jhtml|archivedate=December 22, 2007|access-date=February 27, 2024}} Their third studio album, Life Starts Now, was released in 2009 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, thus becoming the band's highest-charting album in the US to date.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pearl-jam-scores-first-no-1-on-billboard-200-in-13-years-267231/|title=Pearl Jam Scores First No. 1 On Billboard 200 In 13 Years|author=Keith Caufield|magazine=Billboard|date=September 30, 2009|access-date=February 27, 2024}} In 2012, the band released their fourth studio album, Transit of Venus and peaked at number five on the Billboard 200.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/shinedown-three-days-grace-unite-for-arena-tour-474222/|title=Shinedown, Three Days Grace Unite for Arena Tour|magazine=Billboard|date=November 12, 2012|access-date=February 27, 2024}}
On January 9, 2013, Gontier resigned from Three Days Grace.{{cite web |author=Spencer Kaufman |date=January 9, 2013 |title=Singer Adam Gontier Explains Departure From Three Days Grace |url=http://loudwire.com/singer-adam-gontier-explains-departure-from-three-days-grace/ |access-date=December 4, 2013 |website=Loudwire}} He left as the band was about to embark on a co-headlining tour. Matt Walst from My Darkest Days, the brother of bassist Brad Walst, became the new lead singer.{{cite web|url=http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/apr/19/review-three-days-grace-grace-joint-new-frontman-m/|title=Review: Three Days Grace graces the Joint with new frontman Matt Walst|author=Melina Robinson|website=Las Vegas Sun|access-date=November 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713031619/http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/apr/19/review-three-days-grace-grace-joint-new-frontman-m/|archive-date=July 13, 2015|url-status=dead}} On April 19, 2023, Gontier reunited with Three Days Grace to perform "Never Too Late" and "Riot",{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/three-days-grace-rejoined-by-singer-adam-gontier-for-two-songs-at-huntsville-concert|title=Three Days Grace Rejoined By Singer Adam Gontier For Two Songs At Huntsville Concert|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=April 20, 2023}} before reuniting with them a second time for their Nashville, Tennessee concert on October 10, 2023.
On October 3, 2024, Three Days Grace confirmed Gontier's official return (with Walst also remaining as a singer) and was in the studio recording new music with the band.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-reunion-adam-gontier-statement/|title=Three Days Grace Reunite with Gontier (with a twist)?|website=Loudwire|author=Chad Childers|date=3 October 2024|access-date=3 October 2024}} The group will release their eighth studio album and Gontier's first since rejoining the band, Alienation, on August 22, 2025.{{cite web|first=Megan|last=Lapierre|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/three-days-grace-detail-first-new-album-with-adam-gontier-since-2012|title=Three Days Grace Detail First New Album with Adam Gontier Since 2012|work=Exclaim!|date=May 9, 2025|access-date=May 9, 2025}}
=2012–2014: Solo career=
Gontier joined singer and songwriter Martin Sexton on the road during his 2012 "Fall Like Rain" tour, providing opening support as a solo artist.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-frontman-adam-gontier-on-tour-with-martin-sexton/|title=Three Days Grace Frontman Adam Gontier on Tour With Martin Sexton|website=Loudwire|author=Mary Ouellette|date=January 22, 2012|access-date=August 29, 2022}} He also joined Citizen Cope for a few shows as a solo act.{{cite web|url=http://www.doverpost.com/article/20121130/news/121139977|title=Three Days Grace's Adam Gontier and Martin Sexton come to The Queen|website=Dover Post|author=Andre Lamar|date=November 30, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180901044346/http://www.doverpost.com/article/20121130/news/121139977|archivedate=September 1, 2018|access-date=February 27, 2024}} Gontier continued to do shows and concerts as a solo artist. Several songs have been released, but not as singles. In early March 2013, Gontier publicly announced and launched his Adam Gontier Solo Live Tour.
=2015–present: Saint Asonia=
{{Main|Saint Asonia}}
In April 2014, Gontier and Staind guitarist Mike Mushok began writing songs together, without the intention of creating a band.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/saint-asonia-debut-album-release-date-6598412/|title=Saint Asonia Announces Debut Album Release Date: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|first=Gary|last=Graff|date=June 18, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2015}} They soon garnered the interest of RCA Records. The duo later enlisted former Finger Eleven drummer Rich Beddoe, and former Dark New Day bassist Corey Lowery to complete their lineup.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/saint-asonia-mn0003403295/biography|title=Saint Asonia Biography by James Christopher Monger|author=James Christopher Monger|website=AllMusic|access-date=February 27, 2024}} On May 15, 2015, the group released their debut single "Better Place".{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Saint Asonia Reveal Official Lineup, Lead Single 'Better Place'|date=May 15, 2015 |url=http://loudwire.com/saint-asonia-official-lineup-lead-single-better-place/ |website=Loudwire|accessdate=February 27, 2024}} The band released their debut self-titled studio album on July 31, 2015. In early 2019, the group signed with Spinefarm Records and released their second studio album, Flawed Design, later that year.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/saint-asonias-new-album-flawed-design-available-now/|title=Saint Asonia's New Album 'Flawed Design' Available Now|website=Loudwire|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=October 24, 2012 |access-date=February 27, 2024}} In 2022, the group released two EPs, Introvert and Extrovert,{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/saint-asonia-above-it-all-video-introvert-ep/|title=Saint Asonia Uplift Through Challenging Times With Anthemic 'Above it All', Announce New EP|website=Loudwire|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=May 6, 2022|access-date=February 27, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/saint-asonia-feat-staind-guitarist-ex-three-days-grace-singer-extrovert-ep-due-in-november|title=Saint Asonia Feat. Staind Guitarist, Ex Three Days Grace: "Extrovert" EP Due In November|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=October 27, 2022|access-date=February 27, 2024}} before releasing both EPs physically as Introvert/Extrovert with bonus tracks on December 9, 2022.
=Notable works and collaborations=
Outside of Three Days Grace, Gontier has also written and collaborated with numerous writers, musicians and bands. Some of his collaborations include Daughtry, Ian Thornley, Max Martin, Shaun Morgan, Ben Burnley, Art of Dying, Before the Curtain, and fellow musician and long time friend Grainne Ryan.
File:Adam Gontier in performance.jpg
In 2006, Gontier was a member of the rock supergroup Big Dirty Band along with Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Jeff Burrows, Ian Thornley and Care Failure, covering "I Fought the Law", as part of the Trailer Park Boys movie soundtrack.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-big-dirty-band-featuring-rush-members-i-fought-the-law-video-posted-online|title=The Big Dirty Band Featuring Rush Members: 'I Fought The Law' Video Posted Online|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=September 23, 2006|access-date=August 29, 2022}} He has also contributed to a number of other albums. He contributed vocals and musical arrangement on "I Don't Care" on Apocalyptica's album, Worlds Collide in 2007.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/apocalyptica-i-don-t-care-video-posted-online|title=Apocalyptica: 'I Don't Care' Video Posted Online|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=May 21, 2008|access-date=February 27, 2024}} In 2009, Adam Gontier worked with Daughtry on their second studio album Leave This Town. The song "Back Again" was featured on the physical copy of Daughtry's Leave This Town: The B-Sides EP.{{cite web|url=https://highwire-magazine.com/2020/11/11/adam-gontier-on-life-after-three-days-grace-the-pressure-to-be-a-savior-and-his-band-saint-asonias-new-album/|title=Adam Gontier on Life After Three Days Grace|last=Oken|first=Ashley|website=Highwire Magazine|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=December 14, 2022}}
In 2011, Gontier created the record label, Sludge Factory Records, and has signed three acts, one of which is fellow Peterborough band, Before the Curtain.{{cite web|url=http://threedaysgrace.com/news/343008/before-the-curtain-joins-sludge-factory-records|title=Before The Curtain Joins Sludge Factory Records|website=threedaysgrace.com|access-date=April 25, 2017|archive-date=January 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126164328/https://threedaysgrace.com/news/343008/before-the-curtain-joins-sludge-factory-records|url-status=dead}} Gontier was also featured on the track "Raining" by fellow Canadian band Art of Dying on their album Vices and Virtues.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/art-of-dying-dedicate-raining-lyric-video-to-three-days-grace/|title=Art of Dying Dedicate 'Raining' Lyrics Video to Three Days Grace|website=Loudwire|author=Chad Childers|date=January 17, 2013|access-date=February 27, 2024}}
On January 24, 2020, Breaking Benjamin released their compilation album, Aurora, that included Gontier on the track "Dance with the Devil". In 2021, Gontier released a song for PUBG Mobile titled, "Tidal Wave".{{cite web|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/pubg-mobile/pubg-mobiles-new-poseidon-x-suit-arrives-with-its-own-theme-song-tidal-wave-by-a/|title=PUBG Mobile's new Poseidon X-Suit arrives with its own theme song, Tidal Wave by Adam Gontier|website=Pocket Gamer|author=Stephen Gregson-Wood|date=August 20, 2021|access-date=February 27, 2024}} In January 2023, he was featured on Skillet's song "Finish Line", on the deluxe edition of Dominion.{{cite web|url=https://www.thechristianbeat.org/skillet-releases-finish-line-feat-adam-gontier/|title=Skillet Drops Instant-Grat 'Finish Line' Feat. Adam Gontier|website=The Christian Beat|author=Jessie Clarks|date=January 20, 2023|access-date=February 27, 2024}} Gontier formed a new project called Diviidedby together with former USS MC Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons in April 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/three-days-grace-reunite-onstage-161603068.html|title=Three Days Grace Reunite Onstage with Original Singer Adam Gontier for Two Songs: Watch|website=Yahoo!|author=Anne Erickson|date=April 20, 2023|access-date=July 19, 2023}} In late 2023, he was featured on the 2023 version of "Let the Sparks Fly" by Thousand Foot Krutch.{{cite web|url=https://jesuswired.com/2023/12/11/rock-news-roundup-176/|title=Rock News Roundup 176|website=Jesus Wired|date=December 11, 2023|access-date=February 27, 2024}} Gontier was featured on the single "Why Is Love So Hard" by Peyton Parrish, released in May 2024.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/why-is-love-so-hard-feat-adam-gontier-single/1745636133|title=Why Is Love So Hard (feat. Adam Gontier) - Single by Peyton Parrish|website=Apple Music|access-date=April 21, 2025}}
Awards
In 2004, Gontier was named on Chart Attack magazine's "20 Sexiest Canadian Musicians" list.{{cite web|url=http://www.chartattack.com/monthly/200410.cfm|title=Chart's October 2004 Issue: 20 Sexiest Canadian Musicians|website=Chart Attack|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202054700/http://www.chartattack.com/monthly/200410.cfm|archivedate=December 2, 2005|url-status=usurped|access-date=July 10, 2023}} In 2006, Gontier and Three Days Grace won the Billboard Music Awards for Rock Single of the Year.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-2006-billboard-music-award-winners-56513/|title=The 2006 Billboard Music Award Winners|magazine=Billboard|date=December 4, 2006|access-date=August 21, 2023}} In 2008, Gontier won the BMI Pop Awards.{{cite web|url=https://www.bmi.com/video/entry/its_interesting_here|title=Adam Gontier Interview - The 2008 BMI Pop Awards|website=Broadcast Music, Inc.|access-date=August 21, 2023}} Michael Bell handed him the "Big Time Award", at the 2012 "Wire Awards". Gontier was inducted into the Norwood District High School Hall of Honor in July 2022 along with Brad and Matt Walst.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-reunion-adam-gontier-high-school-hall-fame-powerful/|title=Three Days Grace Members Reunite With Ex-Singer at 'Powerful' High School Event|website=Loudwire|author=Alicia Selin|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=August 29, 2022}}
Personal life
Gontier married Naomi Faith Brewer in May 2004.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/three-days-grace-the-troubles-with-finding-a-good-pit-party/|title=Three Days Grace: The Troubles With Finding A Good Pit Party|website=idobi Radio|author=Lance Fiasco|date=November 29, 2004|access-date=February 18, 2024}} The couple divorced in 2013. He married Jeanie Marie Larsen in March 2015.{{cite news|url=http://loudwire.com/former-three-days-grace-frontman-adam-gontier-engaged/| title=Former Three Days Grace Frontman Adam Gontier Gets Engaged|date=August 1, 2014 |access-date=September 4, 2014}} His cousin, Cale Gontier, is the bass player for Art of Dying and Saint Asonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/art-of-dying-mn0001398759/biography|title=Art of Dying|website=AllMusic }} As of 2023, he resides in Nashville, Tennessee.{{Cite web|url=https://www.1029thebuzz.com/2023/10/11/adam-gontier-reunited-with-three-days-grace-in-nashville/|title=Adam Gontier Reunited with Three Days Grace in Nashville|website=TheBuzz|date=October 11, 2023|access-date=October 11, 2023}}
In 2005, Gontier went into rehabilitation at the CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) in Toronto, where he wrote many of the songs for One-X, including "Never Too Late", which was co-written by Adam's ex-wife, Naomi Faith Brewer. Both Gontier and Brewer wrote the video for the song, and she also appears in the video. While in CAMH in Toronto, Gontier wrote "Pain", "Animal I Have Become", "Get Out Alive", "Over and Over", and "Gone Forever".{{cite news|author=Bliss, Karen|title=3DG doc aims to help addicts|work=JAM! Music|date=March 30, 2007|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Lowdown/2007/03/30/3871210-ca.html|access-date=March 30, 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070623032604/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Lowdown/2007/03/30/3871210-ca.html|archive-date=June 23, 2007|url-status=usurped}}{{cite news |last=Wagner |first=Vit |title=Saving Grace |url=https://www.thestar.com/printArticle/124134 |work=Toronto Star |date=November 28, 2006 |access-date=October 19, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115200359/http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/124134 |archive-date=November 15, 2009 |url-status=dead }} A docu-drama about his addiction, Behind the Pain, was released in 2007.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1243 |title=Adam Gontier on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |date=February 20, 2011 |access-date=March 2, 2011}} Gontier has been open about his struggles with mental health.{{cite web|url=https://www.razorwisconsin.com/2022/05/16/adam-gontier-of-saint-asonia-opens-up-about-mental-struggles-substance-abuse-video/|title=Adam Gontier Of Saint Asonia Opens Up About Mental Struggles; Substance Abuse|author=Big Jake|date=May 16, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2022}} He stated that he relapsed in 2017 and went into a treatment center. Since then, Gontier has been sober and stated that he has "no plans on going back to a dark place anytime soon."{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ex-three-days-grace-singer-adam-gontier-i-have-no-plans-on-going-back-to-a-dark-place-anytime-soon|title=Ex-Three Days Grace Singer Adam Gontier: I Have 'No Plans On Going Back To A Dark Place Anytime Soon'|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=May 16, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2022}}
Discography
with Groundswell
- Wave of Popular Feeling (1995)
with Three Days Grace
{{main|Three Days Grace discography}}
- Three Days Grace (2003)
- One-X (2006)
- Life Starts Now (2009)
- Transit of Venus (2012)
- Alienation (2025)
with Saint Asonia
- Saint Asonia (2015)
- Flawed Design (2019)
- Introvert/Extrovert (2022)
= Singles =
= As lead artist =
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| scope="row"| "Tidal Wave"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tidal-wave-pubg-mobile-%E6%B5%B7%E6%B4%8B%E4%B9%8B%E7%8E%8B-%E8%81%96%E8%A3%9D%E4%B8%BB%E9%A1%8C%E6%9B%B2-single/1581370990|title=Tidal Wave - Single by Adam Gontier|website=Apple Music|access-date=June 15, 2022}}
| 2021 | {{Non-album single}} |
= As featured artist =
= Other appearances =
References
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- [https://myspace.com/adamgontier Adam Gontier] on Myspace
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Category:Franco-Ontarian people
Category:Canadian rock guitarists
Category:Canadian male guitarists
Category:Canadian rock singers
Category:Musicians from Peterborough, Ontario
Category:Canadian heavy metal singers
Category:20th-century Canadian male musicians
Category:21st-century Canadian male musicians
Category:20th-century Canadian male singers
Category:20th-century Canadian guitarists
Category:21st-century Canadian guitarists
Category:21st-century Canadian male singers
Category:21st-century Canadian singers
Category:Big Dirty Band members