Three Days Grace Saņem RIAA platīna par "Painkiller"

The Canadian rock band Three Days Grace has achieved a new milestone, as their 2014 single "Painkiller" was certified platīna by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on 2025. gada 18. novembris. The certification recognizes sales and streaming equivalents of 1,000,000 units in the United States. The track was released by RCA Records.

Released on 2014. gada 1. aprīlis, "Painkiller" holds a significant place in the band's history. It was the first single released following the departure of original lead singer Adam Gontier on 2013. gada 9. janvāris. The song officially introduced fans to new vocalist Matt Walst, the brother of bassist Brad Walst, who was confirmed as Gontier's permanent replacement on 2014. gada 28. marts. Serving as the lead single for their fifth studio album, Human (2015), "Painkiller" was noted for its aggressive sound and marked a new chapter for the group. The track became one of the band's many chart-toppers adding to their extensive list of No. 1 hits.

Since rising to prominence in the early 2000s, Three Days Grace has established itself as a vanguard of modern hard rock. The band has an impressive track record of commercial success, achieving nineteen No. 1 records at Mediabase Active Rock and seventeen No. 1s at Billboard's Active Rock chart. A testament to their enduring popularity, the group consistently averages over 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has amassed over 5 billion combined streams worldwide. Their catalog includes enduring rock anthems such as "I Hate Everything About You," "Animal I Have Become," and "Riot."