The album features 12 tracks, blending the band’s signature gritty hard rock with introspective ballads:
The album was born during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, with members recording parts separately across different studios—a first for the veteran group. Bassist Brad Walst described the core theme as "that feeling inside, like you're gonna explode," capturing the collective anxiety and chaos of the era. Key Tracks and Singles
: The lead single, which spent four weeks at #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Three Days Grace EXPLOSIONS zip
praised Matt Walst for firmly cementing his identity within the group, calling it a "stupendous record".
Released on , EXPLOSIONS is the seventh studio album from the multi-platinum Canadian rock powerhouse Three Days Grace . This record marks a significant chapter for the band as their third and final full album featuring Matt Walst as the sole lead vocalist before founding singer Adam Gontier's return to the lineup in 2024. The album features 12 tracks, blending the band’s
gave it 4.5/5 stars, describing it as an intense album perfect for "cathartic release of heartbreak and pain". Where to Buy
: The final single released as a quartet before the band's recent lineup expansion. Critical Reception praised Matt Walst for firmly cementing his identity
noted that while it lacks major "left turns," it remains a durable and reliable continuation of their signature sound.