Last week's announcement that Three Days Grace front-man Adam Gontier was leaving the band sent shockwaved through the rock world. But, almost immediately, there were large discrepancies between the band's story and Adam's story.
First, Three Days Grace released a statement citing "health issues" as the reason Adam had left the band. They said that they received Adam's letter of resignation on December 21st. Many assumed "health issues" meant "drug addiction" but, Adam released a statement proclaiming that he was sober. He also said that he was playing a concert as a solo artist.
Then, Adam posted a rant on Facebook about his plans to release new music. He claimed that it is the best music he's ever recorded. He also said that the other members of Three Days Grace did not talk to him following his resignation. The post also included an anti-music industry rant:
"The music BUSINESS. Remember this people..., in my/our case, it's always been about the 'business'. The money. What about the love for creating real music from the heart? Where did that fit in? Pretty much nowhere. No room for music from the heart, when it's just about music for the radio."
This rant led to a post from Three Days Grace saying, "after public statements by Adam we feel the need to give our fans the facts." They outlined their whole story. On December 21, 2012 the members of the band and their managers received a letter from Adam's lawyer stating:
"Please be advised effective immediately Adam is terminating his involvement with the band Three Days Grace. Adam has been wrestling with a health issue, outlined in the attached letter (a doctor’s letter dated December 14), which would have precluded him from touring with the band in 2013 and he wants the group to continue moving forward as they see fit while not holding them back."
The band's last show was on December 15th. One day after the doctor's letter. They also say that bassist Brad Walst texted Adam to ask if he wanted to discuss his decision. Adam's response was, “My decision is 100%. My relationship with Three Days Grace is over.”
Three Days Grace will tour with Shinedown starting in February. After that tour, they will move on, but are unsure what that will be like.
Finally (at least for now), Adam posted to Facebook regarding his "health issues" on Wednesday night. He writes that he will release his health records to "bring light to the truth." In the post, he cites that his health struggles include emotinal struggles with Three Days Grace. He also writes that this information will be coming soon.
