Biography of Theory of a Deadman

Vancouver, Canada's Theory of a Madman became the first act to sign with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's 604 Records imprint in 2001. Tyler Connolly (vocals/guitar) reportedly slipped a copy of the band's demo to Kroeger at a post-concert party and the two were soon collaborating on songs together. One of these, "Invisible Man" was used as the b-side for 2002's wildly successful Spider-Man theme "Hero" (a Kroeger collaboration with Saliva singer Josey Scott), and anticipated Theory of a Deadman's self-titled debut of the same year. Also featuring Dave Brenner (guitar), Dean Back (bass) and Tim Hart (drums), the album's hook-laden, emotional hard rock (really, somewhat like Emo gone arena rock, if that's possible) sounded very similar to their celebrity benefactor's band -- almost disturbingly so, actually. The Gasoline LP followed in 2005. ~ Ed Rivadavia