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Sum 41 was a Canadian rock band formed in Ajax, Ontario, in 1996. The band's final lineup consisted of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), Tom Thacker (rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards, backing vocals), and Frank Zummo (drums).

Key Information

In 1999, Sum 41 signed an international record deal with Island Records and released its first EP, Half Hour of Power, in 2000. The band released its debut album, All Killer No Filler, in 2001. The album achieved mainstream success with its first single, "Fat Lip", which reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date. The album's next singles "In Too Deep" and "Motivation" also achieved commercial success. All Killer No Filler was certified platinum in both the United States and the United Kingdom and triple platinum in Canada. In 2002, the band released Does This Look Infected?, which was also a commercial and critical success. The singles "The Hell Song" and "Still Waiting" both charted highly on the modern rock charts.

The band released its next album, Chuck, in 2004, led by singles "We're All to Blame" and "Pieces". The album proved successful, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200. In 2007, the band released Underclass Hero, which was met with a mixed reception, but became the band's highest-charting album to date. It was also the band's last album on Aquarius Records. The band released the album Screaming Bloody Murder, on Island Records in 2011 to a generally positive reception, though it fell short of its predecessors' commercial success. The band's sixth studio album, 13 Voices was released in 2016, through Hopeless Records. IMPALA awarded the album with a double gold award for 150,000 sold copies across Europe. The band's seventh studio album Order in Decline was released on July 19, 2019. It was the band's last album on Hopeless Records. The band's eighth and final studio album, Heaven :x: Hell, was released on March 29, 2024, through Rise Records. The band disbanded in March 2025, following a final worldwide headlining tour and their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The band often performed more than 100 times each year and held long global tours, most of which lasted more than a year. The group was nominated for seven Juno Awards and won twice – Group of the Year in 2003, and Rock Album of the Year for Chuck in 2005. Sum 41 was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for the song "Blood in My Eyes". From their formation to 2016, Sum 41 were the 31st best-selling Canadian artist in Canada.[1]

History

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1994–1998: Formative years

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Sum 41 has its origins in the band Kaspir, which was formed by Deryck Whibley and Grant McVittie in 1994, inspired by Weezer and Nirvana. As time went on, the band's drummer was replaced by Steve Jocz and the music became increasingly inspired by NOFX, particularly their 1991 album Ribbed. Seeing this change as too sonically dissimilar to their original sound, they decided to form a new band and to change their sound because they sounded "like the early nineties rock music we used to listen to, and don't anymore".[2][3] The band chose the name "Sum 41" after looking at the calendar and counting how many days it had been from the start of their summer break to the day the Warped Tour was on and seeing that it was forty-one days.[2] The band debuted its new name during Supernova's Battle of the Bands on September 28, 1996.[2][4][5] The first lineup to use this name included Whibley, Jocz, McVittie and Jon Marshall.[3] Another early member was bassist Richard Roy who shortly replaced McVittie.[6]

Their first televised live performance was at Jonopalooza, on the Canadian teen talk show Jonovision hosted by Trailer Park Boys star, and Canadian comedian, Jonathan Torrens.[7]

The band met their manager and producer Greig Nori, also the lead vocalist of the band Treble Charger, in 1996 at Jonopalooza,[4] and Whibley convinced Nori to watch his band perform.[4] Nori was not impressed with the band's songs or the original vocalist Jon Marshall and advised Whibley to be the vocalist instead causing Marshall to leave.[6][4] With Whibley moving to lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Dave Baksh, a friend of Deryck and Steve and fellow student at Exeter High School, joined as lead guitarist.[6] During the band's first tour in New Brunswick, the band was involved in a near-fatal car accident, when their Ford Econoline van was broadsided by an F-150; Roy, who was driving the van, quit the band after returning home.[6][8] Mark Spicoluk briefly filled in as the band's new bassist in 1998, until he was replaced by Jason McCaslin, another friend of the band's and student at Exeter High School, in 1999.[9][10] In 1996, the band opened for Len.[4]

1998–2000: Half Hour of Power

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Main article: Half Hour of Power

In 1998, the band recorded a demo tape on compact cassette which they sent to record companies in the hope of getting a recording contract.[4]

From 1999 to 2000, the band recorded several new songs.[11][12] The Introduction to Destruction and later the Cross The T's and Gouge Your I's DVDs both contain the self-recorded footage, which show the band performing a dance to "Makes No Difference" in front of a theatre.[11][12]

After signing with Island Records in 1999, Sum 41's first EP, Half Hour of Power, was released on June 27, 2000.[13] The first single released by the band was "Makes No Difference", which had two different music videos.[14] The first video was put together using the video clips sent to the major label, and the second showed the band performing at a house party.[15] The album was certified platinum in Canada.[16]

2001–2003: All Killer No Filler and Does This Look Infected?

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Main articles: All Killer No Filler and Does This Look Infected?

Sum 41's first full-length album, All Killer No Filler, was released on May 8, 2001.[17][18] The album was very successful; it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in August 2001.[19] "Fat Lip", the album's first single,[20][21][22] achieved significant chart and commercial success; it topped the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart as well as many other charts around the world.[23] The song remains the band's most successful to date. After "Fat Lip", two more singles were released from the album: "In Too Deep" and "Motivation".[20][17][24] "In Too Deep" peaked at number 10 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, while "Motivation" peaked at number 24 on the same chart.[25] The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number nine on the Top Canadian Albums chart.[26] The album was a commercial success, and was certified Platinum in the United States, UK, and triple platinum in Canada[27][28] The album's name was taken from the initial reaction from Joe Mcgrath, an engineer working in the studio.[29]

The band spent much of 2001 touring; the group played over 300 concerts that year before returning to the studio to record another album.[30] The band took part in the 2001 Vans Warped Tour[31] and the Campus Invasion Tour.[32] In April 2002, the band went on a month long tour called the Sum Like it Loud Tour.[30]

On May 3, 2002, Spider-Man was released in theaters which featured an extended version of the song from Sum 41's first album "Half Hour of Power" called "What We're All About",[33] which in the album was combined with another short song called "Dave's Possessed Hair". The song was listed on the album as "Dave's Possessed Hair/It's What We're All About".[34]

In October 2002, the band went on a month long tour called the Sum on Your Face Tour.[35] On November 26, 2002, the group released its second album, Does This Look Infected?[36][37] The special edition came with a DVD, Cross The T's and Gouge Your I's. Whibley said of the album: "We don't want to make another record that sounds like the last record, I hate when bands repeat albums."[38] The album featured a harder and edgier sound, and the lyrics featured a more serious outlook.[39] The album peaked at number 32 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number eight on the Top Canadian Albums chart.[40] It was certified Platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.[41][42]

The first single released from the album was "Still Waiting",[43] which peaked at number seven on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.[25][43][44] The second single, "The Hell Song" peaked at number 13 on the chart.[25] "The Hell Song"'s music video depicted the band members using dolls with their pictures on them and others, such as Korn, Kiss, AC/DC, Snoop Dogg, Destiny's Child, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and Pamela Anderson.[45] The third single, "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)", had a video released exclusively in Canada and on the band's website, featuring live shots of the band.[46] The video also appeared on the group's live DVD, Sake Bombs and Happy Endings (2003), as a bonus feature.[45] The band again began a long tour to promote the album before recording the group's third studio album.[20]

2004–2005: Chuck

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Main article: Chuck (Sum 41 album)

In late May 2004, the band travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with War Child Canada, a branch of the British charity organization War Child, to document the effects of the country's civil war.[47] There had been a stoppage in fighting for almost a year and a half, yet days after arriving, fighting broke out in Bukavu near the hotel where the band was staying.[48][49] The band waited for the fighting to die down, but it did not.[50] A UN peacekeeper, Charles "Chuck" Pelletier, called for armoured carriers to take the hotel's occupants out of the hot zone.[50] After nearly twenty hours, the carriers arrived, and the band and forty other civilians were taken to safety.[50]

"We're All to Blame"
Sample of "We're All to Blame" from Chuck.[49] "We're All to Blame" features a thrash metal sound.[51]
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In honour of Pelletier, Sum 41 named its next album Chuck; it was released on October 12, 2004.[49][52] The album charted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.[53] It also peaked at number two on the Canadian Albums chart.[54] The album received positive reviews,[55][56] and was certified Platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.[57][58]

The first single from the album was "We're All To Blame",[59] which peaked at number 10 on the Alternative Airplay chart.[60] It was followed by "Pieces",[61] which reached the top of the charts in Canada.[62][63][64] In 2004, the band went on a co-headlining North American Tour with Good Charlotte.[65] The band joined Mötley Crüe on their Carnival of Sin summer tour as an opening act.[66]

A documentary of the band's experience in Congo was made into a film called Rocked: Sum 41 in Congo and later aired on MTV.[67][68][69][70] War Child released it on DVD on November 29, 2005, in the United States and Canada.[67][68][69][70] Following the album's release, the band went on a tour with Good Charlotte until 2006.[71] On December 21, 2005, Sum 41 released a live album, Happy Live Surprise, in Japan.[72][73] The CD contained a full concert recorded live in London, Ontario.[73] The same CD was released March 7, 2006, in Canada under the name Go Chuck Yourself.[72][73] The band played videos before its set that were deemed "unsuitable for children".[74] Controversy arose over some of the videos' violent content.[74]

2006–2008: Baksh's departure and Underclass Hero

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Main article: Underclass Hero

On May 10, 2006, Dave Baksh, via a statement through management, announced that he was leaving Sum 41 to work with his new band, Brown Brigade, which has a more "classic metal" sound.[4][75] Baksh cited "creative differences" as the reason for his departure, but claimed that he was still on good terms with the band.[75] The next day, Whibley confirmed Baksh's official departure and announced that the band would only replace him with a touring guitarist, who would not have any decision-making power in the band or be in videos, photo shoots, or albums.[76] The band hired Gob frontman and guitarist Tom Thacker to replace Baksh.[4][76]

Sum 41 playing live at Club Oxygen on March 7, 2008

On April 17, 2007, the band released a song on iTunes, "March of the Dogs".[77][78] Whibley was threatened with deportation from the United States for the song, because he metaphorically "killed the president" on it.[78][79] The band's fourth studio album, Underclass Hero was released on July 23, 2007.[80]

The album, backed by the first single and title track, "Underclass Hero", was released on July 24, 2007.[78][77][81] Despite mixed reviews,[82] the album was a commercial success, debuting at number seven on the Billboard 200[53] and at number one on the Billboard Rock Albums chart, the band's highest US chart position to date.[83] It also peaked at number one on the Canadian Albums chart[54] and on the Alternative Albums chart.[84] Two more singles were released from the album, "Walking Disaster"[85] and "With Me".[86] Underclass Hero was certified Platinum in Canada.[87] On September 15, 2007, the band headlined the House of Blues with Yellowcard.[88]

In October 2007, the band began the Strength in Numbers Tour, a tour of Canada with Canadian band Finger Eleven; Die Mannequin opened each of Sum 41's shows.[89] During the tour, Whibley sustained a herniated disk.[89] As a result, the group cancelled the rest of its shows.[89] After Whibley recovered from his injury, the band continued the Underclass Hero tour in March 2008 and toured until early July, when the group began preparation for its next album.[90]

Sum 41 released a greatest hits album in Japan titled 8 Years of Blood, Sake and Tears in November 2008.[91] The album included a previously unreleased song, "Always", and a DVD, which contains each of the band's music videos.[91] On March 17, the band released the worldwide version of the album, titled All the Good Shit.[92][93]

2009–2012: Thacker's official arrival and Screaming Bloody Murder

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Main article: Screaming Bloody Murder

In July 2009, the band was an opening act for The Offspring on their Shit is Fucked Up Tour.[94] Drummer Steve Jocz confirmed that Tom Thacker was now an official member of Sum 41, and would take part in the writing and recording.[95] On November 5, 2009, Whibley posted a blog on the band's MySpace page announcing Gil Norton as the producer of the band's upcoming album, also saying that 20 songs were already written for the album.[96] In an interview with Tom Thacker, some working titles for songs for the new album were confirmed, including "Panic Attack", "Jessica Kill" and "Like Everyone Else".[97] Pre-production for the new album took 13 days in December 2009, with the band officially entering the studio to begin recording at Perfect Sound Studios on January 26, 2010. The new studio album, titled Screaming Bloody Murder,[98] was expected for a late 2010 release, but was delayed until early 2011.[99] The band finished recording on June 24, 2010, just before joining the 2010 Warped Tour. While the group was on the tour, the new album entered the post-production stages of mixing and mastering.[99] A new song called "Skumfuk" was leaked online on July 6, 2010.[100] In an interview with Canoe.ca, Steve Jocz said that while producer Gil Norton was originally hired to engineer the new album, he was only around for a week and Sum 41 self-produced the record.[99] From October to November 2010, the band headlined the Eastpak Antidote Tour [de].[101][102]

Sum 41 performing on Vans Warped Tour in 2010.

The first single from the album, "Screaming Bloody Murder", was released on February 7, 2011, in the United States.[103][104] On February 28, 2011, a stream of "Blood in My Eyes", another new song from the album, was released for free listening on Alternative Press.[105] The album Screaming Bloody Murder was released on March 29, 2011.[106][107][108] On May 28, 2011, Sum 41 performed a live set for Guitar Center Sessions on DirecTV.[109] The episode included an interview with program host Nic Harcourt.[109]

"Baby You Don't Wanna Know" was released as the album's second single.[110] A music video was also produced for the first single, "Screaming Bloody Murder", but it was left unreleased due to its content and difficulties with executives of the band.[111]

On August 9, 2011, Sum 41 released the live album Live at the House of Blues, Cleveland 9.15.07 – a live recording of a show that took place on September 15, 2007, in Cleveland, Ohio, while the band was touring its previous album Underclass Hero.[112] A week later when the band was touring the US as part of the Vans Warped Tour, they were forced once again to cancel all remaining dates, when Whibley re-injured his back after playing three shows.[113] It was announced on the band's official website that they would be postponing indefinitely all upcoming tour dates for 2011 while Whibley underwent treatment.[113] In 2011, Sum 41 was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for the song "Blood in My Eyes", but lost to the Foo Fighters.[114][115][116]

In February 2012, the band shot a music video for the song "Blood in My Eyes", the third single from the album, with director Michael Maxxis in Los Angeles.[117] It was released officially released on September 10, 2012.[118]

From November to December 2012, the band undertook the Does This Look Infected? 10th Anniversary Tour, touring the United States to celebrate the album's release in 2002.[119][120][121]

On November 26, 2012, the band members revealed that they were taking a break from touring in 2013 to begin work on a new record.[122]

2013–2018: Continued lineup changes and 13 Voices

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Main article: 13 Voices
In 2015, Dave Baksh (top) rejoined Sum 41, while Frank Zummo (bottom) was recruited as the band's new drummer.

From March to April 2013, the band co-headlined the Dead Silence Tour with Billy Talent.[123] On April 18, 2013, drummer Jocz announced he would be leaving the band on his official Facebook page,[124][125][126] leaving Whibley as the sole founding member of the band.[127]

On May 16, 2014, Deryck Whibley posted on his website, explaining that he had liver and kidney failure due to excessive drinking. He also said that he had some ideas for new songs, and that the band would be soon starting to make a new album.[128] On June 9, 2014, Whibley said on his Facebook page that he was working on new Sum 41 music out of his home studio to get ready to record some new tunes.[129]

On July 9, 2015, the band launched a PledgeMusic campaign for its comeback album.[130] On July 23, 2015, the band played its comeback show at the Alternative Press Awards, which featured former lead guitarist Dave Baksh, joining the band on stage nine years after his departure.[131][132] The band's set also featured DMC as guest.[133] It also introduced Frank Zummo from Street Drum Corps as the new drummer.[134] Sum 41 confirmed Baksh's official return to the band on August 14, 2015.[133] On December 26, 2015, Sum 41 teased two new songs on their Instagram profile.[133]

The band performed on the 2016 Warped Tour.[135] On May 11, 2016, the group announced its signing to Hopeless Records.[136][137] The band announced on June 6, 2016 that their sixth album would be called 13 Voices and would be released on October 7, 2016.[138] That same day, they also revealed album's track list and cover art.[138] The first song from the upcoming album, "Fake My Own Death", was released on June 28, 2016, through Hopeless Records' official YouTube channel, along with a music video for the song.[139][140] The song was performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on October 3, 2016.[141] The album's first official single, "War", was released on August 25, 2016.[142][143] On September 29, 2016, the track "God Save Us All (Death to Pop)" was officially released (along with a live music video).[144][145] IMPALA awarded the album with a double gold award for 150,000 sold copies across Europe.[146][147]

On September 29, 2016, it was announced that the band would be headlining the 2016 Kerrang! Tour.[148][149] From October 2016 to August 2017, the band went on their Don't Call It a Sum-Back Tour in support of 13 Voices. The band played nearly 100 shows in the Americas,[150] Europe,[151] and Asia.[152] The band invited fans to record a music video for "Goddamn I'm Dead Again" that was released on May 3, 2017.[153] In April 2017, the band co-headlined the 2017 Canadian Tour with Papa Roach.[154] From April to May 2017, the band co-headlined the We Will Detonate Tour with Pierce the Veil.[155] The group embarked on a 15th anniversary tour of Does This Look Infected in 2018.[156][157]

2019–2021: Order in Decline

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Main article: Order in Decline

From April to May 2019, the band embarked on an intimate tour called the No Personal Space Tour.[158] In April 2019, the band announced via social media its return with new music.[159][160] On April 24, 2019 they released the single, "Out for Blood" through Hopeless Records.[160][161] The same day, the band also announced their seventh studio album, Order in Decline, with a set release date of July 19, 2019.[159][160][162]

The second single from the album "A Death in the Family" was released along with a music video on June 11, 2019.[163][164] On June 18, 2019, "Never There" was released as the third single, along with a video.[165][166] On July 8, 2019, the band released "45 (A Matter of Time)" as the fourth single, along with a video.[167][168] On July 18, 2019, the band performed a medley of Metallica songs including "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Enter Sandman", and "Master Of Puppets" at Sirius XM studios.[169][170][171]

In September 2019, the band started a North American tour called the Order in Decline Tour.[172][173] On top of supporting Order in Decline, the tour was also done in support of the 15th Anniversary of their studio album Chuck.[172][174] From November to December 2019, the band went on a co-headlining tour with The Offspring.[175][176] On May 28, 2021, the band released a version of "Catching Fire" featuring Nothing,Nowhere, along with a music video.[177][178][179]

2022–2025: Heaven :x: Hell, final tour, Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction, and disbandment

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Main article: Heaven :x: Hell
Sum 41 performing at Rock im Park in 2023

On February 22, 2022, the band announced a U.S. tour with Simple Plan called the Blame Canada tour that ran from April to August 2022.[180][181][182]

On March 23, 2022, the band announced their eighth studio album, Heaven :x: Hell, a double album.[183][184][185][186] Heaven will return to the pop punk sound of the band's early career while Hell is a continuation of the band's more recent heavier metal sound.[183][184][185][186]

On October 8, 2022, during their Does This Look All Killer No Filler Tour, Sum 41 performed at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy, drawing over 14,000 attendees, the band's largest concert ever held in Europe.[187]

On February 22, 2023, it was announced that the band would be playing at When We Were Young on October 22, 2023.[188][189] On May 8, 2023, the band announced it would be disbanding following the release of Heaven :x: Hell and a worldwide headlining tour.[190][191]

On September 19, 2023, it was announced that Whibley was hospitalized for COVID-19,[192] and pneumonia.[193][194] The next day, it was announced that he was responding well to his treatments and was discharged from the hospital.[195] Despite being discharged from the hospital, Whibley stated that he was "not out of the woods yet" but is "staying positive".[196][197] On September 24, the band launched a Laylo website, hinting fans that "Something is coming..."[198]

The first single of the album, titled "Landmines", was released on September 27, 2023, along with a music video. The song is a return to the pop-punk sound of the band's early career, making it part of the Heaven side of the album. The band also announced that they signed with Rise Records.[199][200] The second single, "Rise Up", was released on December 12, 2023, along with a music video.[201][202] The song is in the style of the band's more recent heavier metal sound, meaning it will be part of the Hell side on the upcoming album.[201][202] The album was released on March 29, 2024.[201][202]

On January 16, 2024, the band announced dates for their final tour, with their last show taking place on January 30, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.[203][204] The band played "Landmines" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on February 8, 2024.[205][206] On February 22, 2024, the band released "Waiting on a Twist of Fate" as the album's third single.[207][208] A music video for "Dopamine" was released on March 29, 2024, the same day as the album.[209]

In a 2025 interview with The Canadian Press for Sum 41's final Canadian tour dates, McCaslin and Baksh said they learned of the group's disbandment through an email sent by Whibley to all of the members in early 2023.[210] Both said they were shocked and it took each of them speaking directly with Whibley by phone to understand the decision.[210] Whibley described years of finding excuses to keep Sum 41 together and only reaching certainty on his decision to break up the band after returning to a tour life after the COVID-19 pandemic closures.[210]

On March 28, 2025, the band released a cover of "Sleep Now in the Fire" by Rage Against the Machine.[211] The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on March 30, 2025 during the 54th annual Juno Awards.[212] Founding drummer Steve Jocz was also inducted but did not attend the ceremony.[213] After the induction, the band released their final music video for the song "Radio Silence" on April 1, 2025.[214]

The band's agent Dave Shapiro was killed in a plane crash in San Diego on May 22, 2025 along with former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams.[215][216]

Side projects and collaborations

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Before the release of Half Hour of Power, and up until the departures of Dave Baksh and Steve Jocz, Sum 41 occasionally played as an alter ego 1980s heavy metal band called Pain for Pleasure during shows.[217] The band appeared in Sum 41's music videos for "Fat Lip" and "We're All to Blame" and had at least one song on each of the band's first three releases.[218] The group's best known song under the Pain for Pleasure moniker is the song of the same name from All Killer No Filler, a track that remains the band's staple during live shows and features drummer Steve Jocz on lead vocals. During the Don't Call It a Sum-Back Tour in 2017, Pain for Pleasure appeared performing the song at the end of their show with guitarist Tom Thacker replacing Jocz as the vocalist.[217]

Sum 41 has collaborated with many other artists, both live and in the studio, including: MC Shan, Tenacious D,[219] Ludacris,[220] Iggy Pop,[221] Pennywise,[222] Bowling for Soup,[222] Unwritten Law,[223] Mike Shinoda,[224] Treble Charger,[225] Gob,[223] Tommy Lee,[226][227] Rob Halford,[227] Kerry King,[4] Metallica,[228] Ja Rule,[229] DMC,[230] and Nothing,Nowhere.[231]

Shortly after touring for Does This Look Infected?, Sum 41 was recruited by Iggy Pop for his album, Skull Ring.[221] Whibley co-wrote the first single from the album, "Little Know It All", and joined Iggy on the Late Show with David Letterman to promote it.[221] Following the band's show of September 11, 2005, in Quebec City, Quebec, the band went on a touring hiatus, although on April 17, 2006, Sum 41 played at a tribute to Iggy Pop, joining Iggy on stage for "Little Know It All" and "Lust For Life".[232][233][234]

During the band's 2006 touring hiatus, Whibley focused on his producing career: he produced two songs for Avril Lavigne's album The Best Damn Thing.[235] Jocz recorded his first video as director for a Canadian band, The Midway State,[236] and McCaslin started a side project with Todd Morse of H2O and Juliette and the Licks.[237] McCaslin's two-person band, named The Operation M.D., released its debut album, We Have an Emergency, in early 2007.[237] In 2022, Whibley was featured on the Simple Plan single, "Ruin My Life".[238][239][240]

Musical style and influences

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"Fat Lip"
Sample of "Fat Lip" from All Killer No Filler. "Fat Lip" has been described as pop-punk, much like the band's other material.[241] Unlike the band's other material, the song contains rapping during the verses.[242][243]
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Sum 41 has been described as pop-punk, skate punk, punk rock, heavy metal, alternative metal, melodic hardcore, alternative rock, pop rock, punk metal, arena rock, and hard rock.[note 1]

In a November 2004 interview, Deryck Whibley said: "We don't even consider ourselves punk. We're just a rock band. We want to do something different. We want to do our own thing. That's how music has always been to us."[265] Dave Baksh reiterated Whibley's claims, stating "We just call ourselves rock... It's easier to say than punk, especially around all these fuckin' kids that think they know what punk is. Something that was based on not having any rules has probably one of the strictest fucking rule books in the world."[266]

Sum 41's musical style has consistently changed between albums.[267] The band's EP Half Hour of Power is described as pop-punk[34][268][269] and skate punk.[247][268] All Killer No Filler was also described as pop-punk[20][270][271] and skate punk[272] (except for "Pain for Pleasure", which is purely heavy metal).[273] Does This Look Infected? has been described as punk rock,[274] pop-punk[270] melodic hardcore,[259] horror punk,[259] and heavy metal.[259] Chuck moved into a sound influenced by heavy metal and hardcore punk,[49][275] and has been categorised by critics as alternative metal,[267] thrash metal[275][267] and melodic hardcore.[267] Underclass Hero was as a revival of the band's pop-punk style,[276] however differentiated itself from their early work through its heavy use of acoustic guitars, complex vocal harmonies, pianos and organs.[277] Screaming Bloody Murder saw the band turn in a much darker direction. Sonically it was a return to metal, while also incorporating elements of garage rock and, on some songs, progressive rock.[267] 13 Voices and Order in Decline saw the band continue in this heavier direction, incorporating elements of hardcore punk, metalcore and thrash metal.[267] Their final album, Heaven :x: Hell, is a double album which features both a return to the pop-punk sound of the band's early career, and a continuation of the band's later heavy metal sound.[278][279] This album was also described as skate punk,[280] alternative rock,[280] and alternative metal.[281]

Some of the band's songs contain political-social commentary; "Still Waiting" is an anti-George W. Bush and anti-Iraq War song,[282][283] "The Jester" and "March of the Dogs" also are critical of Bush,[78] "45 (A Matter of Time)" is critical of U.S. president Donald Trump,[284][285] "Underclass Hero" is a song about class struggle, and "Dear Father" and "Never There" are about Whibley's absent father.[286][287]

Sum 41's influences include Weezer, Slayer, the Police, Devo, Megadeth, Pennywise, Refused, Rancid, No Use for a Name, the Vandals, Anthrax, Carcass, Dio, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters, Green Day, NOFX, Lagwagon, Face to Face, Nirvana, the Beatles (including John Lennon's solo work), Elvis Costello, Beastie Boys, Run–D.M.C., Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, and Iron Maiden.[note 2] Sum 41 has inspired modern artists such as 5 Seconds of Summer, Seaway, Dune Rats, Marshmello, PVRIS, Trash Boat, Neck Deep, the Vamps, Bully, Waterparks, and Roam.[note 3]

Band members

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  • Sum 41 live at Southside Festival 2024
  • Deryck Whibley
    Deryck Whibley
  • Dave "Brownsound" Baksh
    Dave "Brownsound" Baksh
  • Jason "Cone" McCaslin
    Jason "Cone" McCaslin
  • Tom Thacker
    Tom Thacker
  • Frank Zummo
    Frank Zummo

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A select list of Sum 41's awards and nominations.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2001 Sum 41 Juno Award – Best New Group Nominated [332]
"Makes No Difference" MuchMusic Video Award – People's Choice: Favorite Canadian Group Won [333]
"Fat Lip" MTV Video Music Award – Best New Artist in a Video Nominated [334]
2002 Sum 41 Juno Award – Best Group Nominated [335]
All Killer No Filler Juno Award – Best Album Nominated [335]
"In Too Deep" MuchMusic Video Award – MuchLoud Best Rock Video Won [336]
2003 Sum 41 Juno Award – Group of the Year Won [337][338]
Sum 41 Kerrang! Award – Best Live Act Nominated [339]
2004 Does This Look Infected? Juno Award – Rock Album of the Year Nominated [340]
Sum 41 Woodie Award – The Good Woodie (Greatest Social Impact) Won [341][342]
2005 Sum 41 Juno Award – Group of the Year Nominated [343]
Chuck Juno Award – Rock Album of the Year Won [344]
"Pieces" MuchMusic Video Award – People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group Nominated [345]
2008 "With Me" MuchMusic Video Award – MuchLOUD Best Rock Video Nominated [346]
Underclass Hero Juno Award – Rock Album of the Year Nominated [347]
2012 "Blood in My Eyes" Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Nominated [114][115][116]
2016 Sum 41 Kerrang! Award – Best Live Act Nominated [348]
Sum 41 Kerrang! Award – Best Fanbase Nominated [348]
2017 Frank Zummo Alternative Press Music Awards – Best Drummer Won [349][350]
"Fake My Own Death" Alternative Press Music Awards – Best Music Video Nominated [350][351]
Sum 41 Alternative Press Music Awards – Artist of the Year Nominated [350][351]
2020 Order in Decline Juno Award – Rock Album of the Year Nominated [352][353]

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Sum 41 was a Canadian rock band formed in , in 1996 by high school friends (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) and (drums). The group, initially known for its and style, expanded into , alternative metal, and melodic hardcore influences across eight studio albums. Sum 41 gained international prominence with their major-label debut (2001), certified platinum in Canada and featuring chart-topping singles "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep," which propelled the band to sales exceeding 15 million albums worldwide. Key achievements include two , a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group ("In Too Deep"), a Kerrang! Award, multiple Billboard-charting releases, and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2025. After enduring lineup shifts—such as guitarist Dave Baksh's departure in 2006 and return in 2015, Jocz's exit in 2013, and the additions of bassist , second guitarist Tom Thacker, and drummer —the band navigated health challenges for Whibley and creative evolutions before releasing their final Heaven :x: Hell in 2024. Sum 41 announced their disbandment in 2023, planning a farewell tour ending in on March 30, 2025, to conclude 27 years of activity marked by high-energy live performances and genre-blending innovation.

History

1995–1998: Formation and formative years

Sum 41 originated in , where relocated with his family in 1995 and began participating in short-lived local bands, such as Eternal Death, performing covers of artists like Nirvana and . , born on March 21, 1980, met , born July 23, 1981, at Exeter High School, and the two connected over shared musical interests. In 1996, Whibley and Jocz formed the band Kaspir as a cover group, recruiting bassist Richard "Twitch" Roy and vocalist Jon Marshall, with Whibley on guitar. On the 41st day of summer——they renamed it Sum 41, signifying the remaining days of their pre-grade-12 vacation, though some accounts link the change to attending a concert. The band's debut performance under the new name occurred in September 1996 at Toronto's during a battle-of-the-bands event, drawing attention from producers and of the group Rusty. Early demos were recorded at Ryerson University with Costanzo's assistance, during which Whibley transitioned to lead vocals and Marshall shifted to guitar. By 1997, Marshall departed, and , born July 26, 1980, joined as guitarist and backing vocalist, solidifying a core punk-oriented sound. The group performed in basements and rented halls, emphasizing high-energy shows that blended and metal influences. In 1998, they released an untitled cassette demo known as "Rock Out With Your Cock Out," featuring tracks with on bass. exited following a car accident, temporarily replaced by before Jason "Cone" McCaslin, born September 3, 1980, assumed bass duties. During this period, the band also began producing a 10-minute video compiling pranks and performances to pitch to record labels.

1998–2001: Half Hour of Power and early independent releases

In late 1998, following Deryck Whibley's high school graduation, Sum 41 committed more intensively to performing and recording, having solidified a core lineup consisting of Whibley on vocals and , on , on drums, and an initial bassist before joined in 1999. The band, still operating independently, recorded a promotional demo tape that year, which circulated locally and helped attract label interest through grassroots efforts and Ajax-area shows. By 1999, with McCaslin's addition stabilizing the rhythm section, Sum 41 signed an international deal with , enabling the formation of their imprint Big Rig Records as a subsidiary for initial output. This period marked a transition from pure , though creative control remained high; the band self-produced early material in home setups and local studios, drawing from punk influences like while experimenting with skate-punk energy and humorous lyrics. Sum 41's debut EP, , was recorded in late 1999 and released on June 27, 2000, via Big Rig/ in the and Aquarius in , featuring 11 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 26 minutes despite the title. Key songs included "," the accompanied by a low-budget that gained traction on MuchMusic and , exposing the band's irreverent style to broader audiences. The EP served as a proving ground, blending fast-paced riffs with metal edges, and built momentum through independent touring in and the , setting the stage for their major-label full-length debut. Into 2001, prior to , Sum 41 continued leveraging 's buzz with additional regional performances and video rotation, though no further standalone independent releases occurred as label integration accelerated. The EP's raw production and tracks like "Stick It Somewhere" highlighted the band's DIY ethos from the independent phase, contrasting later polished efforts.

2001–2003: All Killer No Filler breakthrough and Does This Look Infected?

Sum 41's debut full-length studio album, , released on May 8, 2001, via , propelled the band to mainstream breakthrough status with its blend of energy and accessible hooks. The record peaked at number 13 on the chart after accumulating sales momentum, including 74,000 copies in its 11th week alone. It achieved certification in the United States for exceeding one million units sold, driven by radio and airplay of its singles. "" topped the Alternative Songs chart, marking the band's first number-one hit there, while "In Too Deep" also secured strong rotation and chart placement on formats. The album's promotion included extensive touring, notably participation in the 2001 Vans Warped Tour across 45 dates in the United States and from June 22 to August 12, which amplified exposure among punk and skate culture audiences. This period solidified Sum 41's live reputation for high-energy performances, often featuring setlists heavy on tracks like "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep." Additional U.S. and international dates, including the Campus Invasion Tour, further boosted visibility and fanbase growth. Building on this momentum, the band shifted toward a heavier, more metal-influenced sound for their follow-up, Does This Look Infected?, released November 26, 2002. The album debuted with 17,000 copies sold in its first week in and generated 77,000 U.S. units in its initial full tracking week by early December, reflecting sustained commercial appeal despite a darker tone. Singles "," "," and "Over My Head (Better Than Bad)" received airplay, with the record peaking at number 32 on the 200. In , Sum 41 capitalized on touring success by issuing the live album Does This Look Infected Too?, capturing performances from prior dates and extending the era's promotional cycle.

2004–2005: Chuck and mainstream peak

In early 2004, Sum 41 traveled to the to produce the documentary Rocked: Sum 41 in the Congo in support of War Child Canada, aiming to highlight the impacts of the ongoing . During filming, the band was evacuated from their hotel amid rebel advances on May 26, 2004, after worker Pelletier intervened to ensure their safety, an event that directly inspired the album's title as a tribute to him. The trip's exposure to violence and humanitarian crises shifted the band's songwriting toward heavier themes of morality, war, and personal reflection, departing from their prior focus. Chuck, the band's third studio album, was recorded primarily in and released on October 12, 2004, via , marking the final release featuring guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh before his initial departure. It debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Canadian Albums Chart, achieving over 800,000 combined sales across , , and the and representing the band's highest-charting effort to date. Lead singles "We're All to Blame"—a against blood diamonds—and the ballad "Pieces" drove mainstream radio play and chart traction in , with the album earning the 2005 Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year. The band supported through extensive touring, including the Go Chuck Yourself Tour and co-headlining dates with across in late 2004 and 2005. They also released a limited Chuck Acoustic EP on February 22, 2005, featuring stripped-down versions of tracks like "Pieces" and "Some Say," alongside appearances at events such as the One World: The Concert for Tsunami Relief on January 29, 2005, in . This period solidified Sum 41's transition to broader appeal, blending punk aggression with accessible melodies amid growing international recognition.

2006–2008: Lineup changes and Underclass Hero

On May 11, 2006, guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh announced his departure from Sum 41 through a management statement, citing irreconcilable creative differences and a desire to pursue heavier music with his new project, . The exit marked the first major lineup shift since the band's early years, reducing Sum 41 to a trio of vocalist-guitarist , bassist Jason "Cone" McCaslin, and drummer Steve "Stevo 32" Jocz, with Whibley assuming primary guitar responsibilities. No permanent replacement was recruited at the time, though the band continued touring sporadically, including a one-off appearance at an tribute on April 17, 2006. The trio entered the studio to record their fourth studio album, , which Whibley produced and handled lead guitar parts, shifting toward a more melodic sound reminiscent of earlier works while incorporating political themes in lyrics like the title track's critique of societal underclass struggles. Released on July 24, 2007, via in the United States and Aquarius Records in , the album debuted at number seven on the , selling 44,000 copies in its first week and marking Sum 41's highest U.S. chart position to date. It spawned three singles—"Underclass Hero" (May 17, 2007), "Walking Disaster" (July 23, 2007), and "With Me" (February 28, 2008)—with the band supporting the release through extensive touring, including dates on the . Reception was mixed, with praise for its energetic hooks but criticism for lacking the edge of prior heavier efforts post-Baksh's exit, as noted in contemporary reviews highlighting the 's return to accessibility amid the band's reduced configuration. The trio maintained stability through 2008, with Baksh making a brief guest stage appearance that year but not rejoining full-time. This period solidified Whibley's creative control, setting the stage for future transitions while achieving commercial viability without a second guitarist.

2009–2012: Screaming Bloody Murder and stability challenges

Following the release of Underclass Hero in 2007, Sum 41 began developing material for their fifth studio album, with guitarist Tom Thacker transitioning from a touring member to an official band member in 2009, contributing to songwriting and recording. The album, titled Screaming Bloody Murder, faced multiple delays due to personal challenges faced by frontman Deryck Whibley, including his divorce from Avril Lavigne filed in 2009 and finalized in 2010, which influenced the album's darker lyrical themes. Screaming Bloody Murder was released on March 29, 2011, marking the longest gap between Sum 41 studio albums at four years. The lead single, "Screaming Bloody Murder," was issued on February 7, 2011, followed by "Baby You Don't Wanna Know" on August 3, 2011. The album debuted at number 18 on the Billboard 200, number 16 in , and number 34 in the UK, reflecting a shift toward a heavier, more metal-influenced sound compared to prior releases. The band embarked on the Tour to promote the album, but encountered significant stability challenges, including Whibley's back injury in mid-2011, which forced cancellations of remaining dates, including appearances, and the entire South American leg. These health setbacks, compounded by Whibley's ongoing personal struggles, disrupted touring momentum and highlighted the band's difficulties maintaining consistency during this period.

2013–2018: 13 Voices amid further transitions

In early 2013, Sum 41's drummer departed the band to pursue other interests outside of music, marking another shift in the group's lineup following previous instability. The remaining members, including vocalist , bassist , and guitarist Tom Thacker, began preliminary work on material for a new studio album intended as a follow-up to 2011's . Whibley's severe in 2014 halted progress significantly; he was hospitalized in April after excessive alcohol consumption led to liver and , requiring a medically induced coma for three days at in . He emerged sober and committed to recovery, which influenced the album's themes of personal redemption and resilience, though recording sessions were delayed until his rehabilitation allowed resumption in late 2014. Guitarist rejoined Sum 41 in July 2015 after nearly a decade away, debuting onstage with the band at the and restoring the core songwriting partnership with Whibley that had defined earlier successes like . Drummer , formerly of The Story So Far, also joined permanently around this time, completing the quintet for the first time since 2006. The band launched a crowdfunding campaign on July 9, 2015, to fund the project, emphasizing fan involvement in its production. 13 Voices, self-produced by Whibley, was released on October 7, 2016, via , featuring heavier riffs and introspective lyrics reflective of the band's trials. The album debuted at number 14 on the US , number 9 on the German Albums Chart, and achieved top-30 positions across Europe, later earning double gold certification from for over 150,000 units sold in the region. To promote , Sum 41 embarked on the Don't Call It a Sum-Back Tour starting in late , followed by extensive European and North American legs through 2017, including festival appearances at Rock am Ring. By 2018, they continued with a summer tour featuring sets blending new tracks like "Fake My Death" with classics, solidifying lineup cohesion amid Whibley's ongoing sobriety and the group's renewed creative momentum.

2019–2021: Order in Decline and pandemic impacts

Order in Decline, Sum 41's seventh studio album, was released on July 19, 2019, through , marking the band's final release with the label. The album featured a heavier, more aggressive sound compared to prior works, with vocalist noting its focus on rapid songwriting and punk influences. Critics praised its cohesion and intensity, with outlets describing it as the band's most dynamic and complete effort to date, emphasizing riff-heavy tracks and political themes in songs like "Out for Blood." Commercially, Order in Decline achieved moderate success, reaching number 2 on the US Hard Rock Albums chart and number 13 on the Canada Albums chart in its debut week, supported by strong equivalent album sales among Canadian releases that period. The lead single "Out for Blood" marked the band's first top-20 hit on 's Mainstream Rock airplay chart since 2005, peaking at number 20. In support, Sum 41 toured extensively in late , including appearances at festivals like Vans Warped Tour's 25th anniversary event on July 21. The onset of the in early 2020 severely disrupted the band's touring plans, leading to widespread postponements and cancellations of live performances worldwide. A co-headlining Australian tour with , originally scheduled for 2020, was officially postponed indefinitely due to the outbreak, reflecting broader industry shutdowns to mitigate virus transmission. Into 2021, additional commitments such as a headlining slot at Festival South on November 28 were withdrawn, further limiting the group's ability to promote Order in Decline through live shows amid ongoing restrictions. With no new studio material released during this period, Sum 41 maintained a lower profile, focusing on existing commitments rather than new productions as global events halted traditional band activities. The lineup remained stable, featuring Whibley, guitarists and Tom Thacker, bassist , and drummer , with no reported changes.

2022–2025: Heaven :x: Hell, farewell tour, Hall of Fame induction, and disbandment

In late 2023, Sum 41 announced that their eighth studio album, Heaven :x: Hell, would serve as their final release, marking the end of the band's nearly three-decade career. The double album, released on March 29, 2024, via , comprises 20 tracks split into two discs: the pop-punk-oriented Heaven (tracks 1–10) and the heavier, metal-influenced Hell (tracks 11–20), totaling approximately 55 minutes. Singles including "Landmines" and "Rise Up" preceded the full release, with frontman citing a desire to conclude the band's run on a creative high after overcoming personal and lineup challenges. On January 16, 2024, the band revealed plans for their farewell "Tour of the Setting Sum," a worldwide headlining trek spanning 2024 and into 2025, culminating in a final performance on January 30, 2025, at 's . The tour featured support acts such as and emphasized full-career setlists, with the finale delivering a 29-song performance drawing from albums like and . Whibley described the decision to disband as a to avoid , influenced by the band's evolution and his own recovery from health issues, rather than internal conflicts. Sum 41 received further recognition with their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame on March 30, 2025, during the 54th in , where they were honored by Good Charlotte's Joel and for contributions to and Canadian music. The ceremony included the band's last live appearance, a medley spanning their , effectively closing their performing era. The group formally disbanded in March 2025 following these events, with Whibley expressing satisfaction that the trajectory aligned with his original vision for a finite, impactful run.

Music

Musical style and evolution

Sum 41's music originated in the tradition, specifically and subgenres, characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and irreverent, youthful lyrics addressing themes of and . Their breakthrough album (2001) exemplified this with high-energy tracks like "In Too Deep" and "," blending punk aggression with accessible hooks that propelled the band to mainstream success alongside contemporaries such as Blink-182 and . The follow-up Does This Look Infected? (2002) introduced heavier guitar tones and influences, darkening the lyrical content toward introspection and frustration while retaining 's melodic core, as evident in songs like "" and "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)." This shift reflected the band's desire to evolve beyond perceived formulaic constraints, incorporating more aggressive riffs inspired by metal and . Chuck (2004) represented a stark pivot to hardcore punk and metalcore elements, driven by the band's traumatic experiences filming a documentary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in intense, riff-heavy compositions such as "No Reason" and "The Hell Song" variants that prioritized raw aggression over melody. Subsequent works like Underclass Hero (2007), recorded amid lineup instability, reverted to punk rock fundamentals with melodic choruses but integrated sustained heavier edges, while Screaming Bloody Murder (2011) ventured into progressive rock structures, complex arrangements, and overt metal influences, showcasing genre-blending experimentation. Later albums further diversified: 13 Voices (2016) reconciled pop-punk roots with mature production and heavier breakdowns, addressing personal recovery themes, and Order in Decline (2019) amplified punk's social critique through urgent, riff-driven tracks. The farewell double album Heaven :x: Hell (2024) crystallized this trajectory, dividing into "Heaven"—a nod to melodic pop-punk—and "Hell," which embraced thrash metal aggression and punk-metal fusion, underscoring the band's progression from juvenile antics to sophisticated, boundary-pushing rock. Throughout, Sum 41 incorporated ska, hip-hop, and alternative elements, evolving from fad-associated pop-punk to critically respected heaviness amid lineup changes and industry shifts.

Influences and genre blending

Sum 41's primary influences stemmed from , with frontman citing and Pennywise as key inspirations for the band's energetic, irreverent early style. Whibley described 's "Stickin' in My Eye" (1992) as a "blueprint" for their sound, noting its use as an audition track for guitarist and bassist in the late 1990s. The also shaped Whibley's punk ethos, contributing to Sum 41's raw, rebellious attitude. Broader punk and skate influences extended to bands like Rancid, while tracks such as ' "" (1966) directly informed songs like "Still Waiting" from the 2002 album Does This Look Infected?, imparting a hypnotic riff structure. Heavy metal elements entered via guitarist Baksh's affinity for and other '80s acts, manifesting in guitar tones and song structures that contrasted punk's brevity with extended solos and thrash rhythms. The band's 2001 debut opened with "Introduction to Destruction," a track explicitly homage-ing 's "The Number of the Beast" (1982) through its dramatic intro and thematic flair. Whibley later referenced Aerosmith's "Dream On" (1973) and Mötley Crüe's party anthems as motivational forces during tours, blending swagger into their live energy. Sum 41 distinguished themselves through genre blending, merging pop-punk's catchy hooks and skate-punk speed with metal's aggression and technicality, rather than adhering strictly to one style. Early albums like Half Hour of Power (2000) and All Killer No Filler (2001) fused punk's fast tempos with metal riffs and occasional rap-infused verses, drawing from Whibley's exposure to Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. in his youth. This hybridity peaked in Chuck (2004), where thrash metal drives propelled tracks amid the Democratic Republic of Congo's civil war recording sessions, adding raw intensity to punk foundations. Later evolution incorporated darker punk tones from Social Distortion, as in "The Hell Song" (2002), which echoed "Dear Lover" (1990) in its brooding melody. Their swan-song double album Heaven :x: Hell (2024) formalized this duality, with the "Heaven" disc reviving upbeat pop-punk and the "Hell" disc unleashing metal-heavy compositions, reflecting 28 years of stylistic tension.

Band members

Final lineup

The final lineup of Sum 41, which remained stable from 2015 until the band's disbandment following their last performance on January 30, 2025, at in , consisted of (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Tom Thacker (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), and (drums). This five-piece configuration supported the recording and promotion of the band's eighth and final studio album, Heaven :x: Hell, released on March 29, 2024, and headlined the Tour of the Setting Sum farewell trek. This lineup formed after significant prior changes, with Baksh rejoining in early 2015 following his original tenure from 1996 to , and Zummo permanently recruited that year to replace touring drummers used since Steve Jocz's departure in 2013. Thacker had joined in as a replacement for Baksh and continued in the dual-guitar setup post-reunion, while McCaslin had been the since 2001. Whibley, the sole remaining founding member, served as the creative anchor throughout. The group performed at major festivals like in 2024 with this roster, delivering high-energy sets blending , metal, and hardcore elements characteristic of their later evolution.

Former members

Steve "Stevo32" Jocz served as Sum 41's drummer, percussionist, and backing vocalist from the band's formation in 1996 until his departure on April 18, 2013, after 17 years of involvement. As a co-founder alongside , Jocz contributed to every studio album up to (2011) and participated in major tours, including the band's humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2004, which inspired the album . His exit followed internal tensions and Whibley's health issues, with Jocz announcing via that he wished to retire from the music industry to focus on personal life, though he later pursued and occasional music projects. In the band's formative 1996–1999 period, several early members cycled through before the classic lineup solidified. These included lead vocalist Jon Marshall (1996), bassist Richard Roy (1996–1997), and bassist/backing vocalist (1998–1999), who played on initial demos and local shows but departed prior to the release of the debut EP in 2000. Spicoluk, a founding member of punk band Closet Monster, later joined Avril Lavigne's touring band and advanced to A&R roles at Universal Music Canada. These short tenures reflected the group's evolution from high school project to professional act, with Whibley remaining the sole constant.

Timeline

  • 1996: Sum 41 formed in , by (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), (lead guitar, backing vocals), (bass guitar, backing vocals), and (drums, backing vocals).
  • May 11, 2006: Lead guitarist left the band to pursue heavier music styles through his project .
  • Early 2007: Guitarist Tom Thacker joined as a touring member following Baksh's departure, contributing guitar and keyboards; he became an official member in 2009.
  • April 18, 2013: Drummer departed after 17 years, seeking new pursuits; was recruited as replacement shortly thereafter, debuting in live performances by mid-2013.
  • July 23, 2015: rejoined during a surprise performance, with official confirmation of his full return on August 14, 2015, restoring the dual-guitar setup.
  • January 30, 2025: The band performed its final show, concluding the farewell tour and effectively disbanding the lineup after nearly three decades.

Discography

Studio albums

Sum 41's debut studio album, , was released on May 8, 2001, through . The follow-up, Does This Look Infected?, arrived on November 26, 2002, also via . Their third album, , came out on October 12, 2004, under . The band's fourth studio release, , was issued on July 24, 2007, by . , the fifth album, followed on March 29, 2011, through . In 2016, was released on October 7 via . Order in Decline, the seventh studio album, debuted on July 19, 2019, under . The eighth and final album, Heaven :x: Hell, was released as a on March 29, 2024, through .
AlbumRelease dateLabel
May 8, 2001
Does This Look Infected?November 26, 2002
October 12, 2004
July 24, 2007
March 29, 2011
October 7, 2016
Order in DeclineJuly 19, 2019
Heaven :x: HellMarch 29, 2024

Other releases

Sum 41 released one prior to their debut studio . Half Hour of Power, issued on June 27, 2000, through Big Rig Records (a subsidiary of in the ) and Aquarius Records (in ), contained six tracks including "" and "Summer," showcasing the band's early sound with influences from and hardcore. The band issued three live albums. Does This Look Infected Too?, a live EP recorded during the band's 2003 tour, was released in November 2003 via Universal and Aquarius Records, featuring acoustic and electric performances of tracks from Does This Look Infected? such as "Hell Song" and "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)." Go Chuck Yourself (initially released in as Happy Live Surprise on December 21, 2005), captured a April 2005 concert in , and was made available internationally on March 14, 2006, through and Aquarius Records; it included 22 tracks spanning the band's catalog up to Chuck, emphasizing high-energy punk renditions. Live at the House of Blues, Cleveland 9.15.07, a digital-only release from September 15, 2007, performance, appeared in 2011, compiling live versions of songs like "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep." Compilations consist of one primary greatest hits collection. All the Good Shit: 14 Solid Gold Hits 2000–2008, released on November 26, 2008, in and March 17, 2009, internationally via Aquarius Records, gathered key singles such as "," "," and "," along with a new track, "So Long Goodbye," marking a of the band's commercial peak era. A Japan-exclusive variant, 8 Years of Blood, Sake and Tears, followed in November 2008 with similar content but regional adjustments.

Tours and live performances

Major tours

Sum 41's major tours were extensive headlining runs supporting their studio albums, often exceeding 100 performances annually and spanning , , and other regions. Following the release of their debut album in 2001, the band conducted a global tour from 2001 to 2002, featuring over 130 shows that solidified their presence. This period included high-profile appearances on the Vans Warped Tour, transitioning into dedicated headlining dates. Tours for subsequent albums Does This Look Infected? (2002) and (2004) continued this momentum, with the promotion encompassing 63 documented concerts across multiple continents from 2004 to 2005. Despite lineup shifts and hiatuses, the band resumed significant touring in 2007 for and in 2011–2012 for , adapting their setlists to reflect evolving material while maintaining high-energy performances. Later cycles included promotions for 13 Voices (2016) and Order in Decline (2019), featuring international legs amid reduced activity due to internal challenges. The band's culminating effort, the Tour of the Setting Sum, served as their farewell headlining world tour supporting Heaven :x: Hell (2024), running from April 2024 to January 30, 2025, with final shows in Toronto's Scotiabank Arena drawing capacity crowds for 29-song sets. This tour incorporated diverse opening acts such as Puddle of Mudd and Nova Twins, emphasizing the band's legacy through career-spanning playlists.

Notable live events and final shows

Sum 41's farewell tour, titled Tour of the Setting Sum, commenced in April following the release of their final album Heaven :x: Hell, encompassing dates across , , and other regions as the band's concluding live outings after 28 years. The tour featured high-energy performances of their catalog, including stops at major venues such as the in , on October 4, , where the band delivered a set emphasizing their roots amid emotional reflections on disbandment. In September , prior to the main tour legs, Sum 41 recorded an intimate full performance at KROQ's Helpful Sound Space, capturing tracks from their discography in a radio session format. The tour's North American finale occurred on January 30, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, marking the band's last full-length concert with a 29-song setlist spanning their career highlights, such as "Motivation," "In Too Deep," "Fat Lip," and "Still Waiting," extended by two encores to accommodate fan demand. This hometown closer drew significant attendance and media coverage, with the band expressing gratitude to supporters during the event. Sum 41's subsequent and final live appearance was a medley performance at the 2025 Juno Awards on March 30, 2025, featuring abbreviated renditions of "Landmines," "Fat Lip," "Still Waiting," and "In Too Deep," serving as a ceremonial capstone to their legacy.

Side projects and collaborations

Solo and group endeavors

has pursued production and songwriting outside Sum 41, co-producing albums for and contributing to soundtracks such as FUBAR: The Album in 2002. He has also produced tracks for and written songs for various artists, leveraging his experience to support emerging talent post-Sum 41's early successes. Dave Baksh formed the reggae-influenced heavy metal band in 2006 following his initial departure from Sum 41, releasing material that blended genres during his hiatus. He additionally participated in experimental projects like Organ Thieves and Black Cat Attack, expanding his guitar work into heavier and alternative styles. co-founded the side project The Operation M.D. with H2O guitarist in 2007, releasing the album We Have an Emergency and planning a sophomore record by 2010 under the moniker Dr. Dynamite. Tom Thacker co-founded and leads the band Gob in 1993, maintaining its activity parallel to his Sum 41 tenure since , with releases spanning multiple decades. developed a solo electronic music project during the , releasing tracks that aided his amid touring disruptions, while also performing live with EDM artist . Former drummer contributed to The Operation M.D. during his Sum 41 years but pursued no major independent musical endeavors after departing in , instead focusing on personal drumming practice and lessons starting around 2019.

Guest appearances and production work

contributed guitar and backing vocals to Tommy Lee's 2005 album Tommyland: The Ride. He also produced the debut album of the band Permanent Me in 2007 and mixed tracks for The Used's We Have an Emergency, though the latter credit reflects collaborative efforts during Sum 41's hiatus period. Whibley has occasionally appeared as a live guest performer, including joining onstage at the on October 2, 2025, for renditions of Sum 41's "" and "In Too Deep"; performing "In Too Deep" with the in on September 23, 2025; and duetting the same song with ex-wife during a Sum 41 show in on June 3, 2024. Bassist , under his solo moniker , has engaged in production and mixing for various acts outside Sum 41. He produced and mixed tracks for Canadian bands including Shelter With Thieves and The Greatest Invention, contributing to the latter's album with five songs in 2009. McCaslin also handled production, engineering, and instrumentation on selections from his The Operation M.D.'s 2010 album Birds + Bee Stings, as well as other independent releases. In addition to studio work, he made a brief on-screen appearance playing bass in ' 2013 for "End of an Era." No prominent guest or production credits were documented for guitarists or Tom Thacker, or drummer , beyond their primary roles in Sum 41 and respective prior bands.

Reception

Commercial success

Sum 41 attained substantial commercial success primarily during the early 2000s pop-punk era, with their major-label debut (2001) selling over 1 million copies in the United States, earning platinum certification from the RIAA, alongside 600,000 units in the for 2x platinum status and 100,000 in for . The album's singles "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep" drove this performance, with "Fat Lip" becoming one of the band's highest-charting tracks on rock formats. Subsequent releases like Does This Look Infected? (2002) exceeded 4.5 million worldwide sales, fueled by hits such as "Still Waiting" and "The Hell Song." Overall, the band has sold more than 15 million albums globally across their career. Later albums saw diminishing peaks but sustained fan interest; (2004) reached number 10 on the , while (2007) and (2011) charted modestly in the top 20 on alternative and rock tallies. The band's commercial trajectory reflected the pop-punk genre's mainstream surge and later contraction, with total pure album sales estimated at around 5 million units internationally, though equivalent units including streams push lifetime figures higher. Certifications remain concentrated in early works, including multi-platinum honors in for several titles via Music Canada. In recent years, Sum 41 experienced a chart resurgence tied to their farewell album Heaven :x: Hell (2024), which debuted at number 5 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Singles "Landmines" and "" each topped the chart—the band's first #1s there since 2002—marking their first top 10s in a single year on that format after over two decades. "Landmines" also climbed to number 5 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 4.8 million audience impressions in its peak week. This late-career momentum underscores enduring appeal amid the band's announced disbandment, though U.S. album peaks like #108 for Heaven :x: Hell highlight challenges in recapturing broad mainstream sales post-2000s.

Critical assessments and debates

Sum 41's early work, particularly the 2001 debut , elicited mixed critical responses, with praise for its high-energy tracks like "" and "In Too Deep" contrasted by accusations of derivativeness from established acts such as Blink-182. Reviewers noted the album's raw, rebellious attitude and genre-blending humor, yet some dismissed it as formulaic skate-punk lacking deeper substance. This reception fueled debates in punk circles about the band's authenticity, where detractors argued their commercial polish and comedic elements deviated from punk's ethos, rendering them "not punk enough" despite roots in the genre's DIY scene. As Sum 41 evolved, albums like (2004) and (2011) incorporated heavier metal influences, prompting discussions on artistic progression versus dilution of their core. Critics observed this shift as a maturation from "jokey" origins to more aggressive, politically tinged songwriting, with 's metallic edge challenging punk-metal boundaries and silencing some early skeptics by proving pop-punk's capacity for heaviness. However, this hybridization drew scrutiny for potentially prioritizing over punk purity, especially amid lineup changes and Deryck Whibley's personal struggles, which some viewed as undermining band cohesion. Later releases such as Order in Decline (2019) and the final album Heaven :x: Hell (2024) received stronger acclaim for their dark, nuanced themes and razor-sharp execution, with the latter hailed as one of the band's career peaks for balancing melodies with metal intensity across 20 tracks. Assessments highlighted improved lyrical depth addressing social division and turmoil, marking a departure from earlier criticisms of . Debates persisted on whether this refinement reflected genuine or a calculated response to waning , though empirical sales and tour data—coupled with the 2024 farewell's high regard—suggest the band concluded on a commercially and critically elevated note, affirming resilience beyond initial punk gatekeeping.

Controversies

Internal band disputes and departures

Guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh departed Sum 41 on May 11, 2006, citing creative differences stemming from his preference for heavier metal styles over the band's sound. Bandmates noted prior tensions over musical direction as early as 2001, though Baksh emphasized the split was amicable and focused on pursuing new projects like the outfit . Baksh rejoined the band in July 2015, debuting at the and contributing guitar work to later albums such as (2016) and Order in Decline (2019). Drummer Steve "Stevo32" Jocz announced his departure on April 18, 2013, via and , stating he had "had a blast" and valued the global experiences but providing no explicit reasons. The exit occurred amid tour cancellations linked to Deryck Whibley's recurring back problems, leaving Whibley as the sole founding member. Whibley later attributed the move to collective burnout, noting in 2019 that all members harbored similar thoughts about the band's future. Public accounts indicate no overt interpersonal conflicts or feuds drove these exits, with both framed as personal decisions amid evolving career priorities rather than band-wide discord. In October 2024, Sum 41 frontman alleged in his memoir Walking Disaster that the band's early manager, , groomed him as a teenager and coerced him into a four-year sexual relationship involving verbal and , beginning when Whibley was 16 years old and continuing into the band's formative years in the late and early . Whibley described Nori, who also fronted the band , as exerting control over the group and using his position to initiate and sustain the abusive dynamic, which Nori has categorically denied, asserting that any relationship was consensual between adults and that Whibley's account fabricates details to portray him falsely. Nori served as Sum 41's manager from the band's inception until his dismissal in 2005 amid reported tensions, following which Whibley pursued and won a 2018 against Nori to reclaim songwriting credits on several early Sum 41 tracks that Nori had co-credited to himself. The 2024 allegations prompted Nori to issue a public denial in October, labeling Whibley's claims as lies, to which Whibley responded by affirming he stands by every detail in the book and is prepared to defend it in court. The dispute escalated into mutual defamation lawsuits filed in courts in early 2025, with initiating action on January 3 against Whibley and publisher for libel, seeking unspecified damages initially and later claiming $6 million, while alleging the proliferated falsehoods damaging his reputation. Whibley countersued, maintaining the accuracy of his account and portraying Nori's suit as an attempt to silence him, with court documents from Nori further contesting specifics such as a 2003 incident involving a stolen guitar referenced in the . As of February 2025, the cases remain ongoing, with no resolution reported.

Personal struggles and public backlash

In April 2014, Sum 41 frontman collapsed unconscious at home due to excessive alcohol consumption, leading to hospitalization for liver and ; he remained in the hospital for nearly a month, during which time he was placed in an for several days. Medical staff informed Whibley that his organs had sustained severe damage from years of heavy drinking, exacerbated by chronic from a herniated disc that prompted increased alcohol use as . He later described experiencing psychological distress akin to during his , feeling as though he was "going crazy" amid the substance abuse. Whibley achieved on April 15, 2014, marking ten years without alcohol by April 2024, a milestone he credited to determination not to let his story end in failure; however, the aftermath included physical limitations, such as an initial inability to play guitar, which motivated his recovery. In September 2023, he faced another health crisis with hospitalization for , prompting a temporary withdrawal from touring, though he recovered and resumed activities. These episodes drew public sympathy but also highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities, with a December 2024 tour postponement in Asia attributed to Whibley's unspecified health issues, leaving fans disappointed yet supportive. In October 2024, Whibley publicly alleged that Sum 41's former manager, , groomed and sexually d him beginning at age 16, describing a four-year coercive relationship during the band's early career; he claimed to have confided in ex-wife , who identified it as . denied the accusations, labeling Whibley "not a liar" in and asserting no occurred, which prompted Whibley to reaffirm his account and accuse of . The claims, detailed in Whibley's memoir and interviews, sparked debate over credibility and industry power dynamics but elicited no widespread band backlash, though they contributed to public scrutiny of the group's history.

Legacy

Cultural impact and fanbase

Sum 41 played a pivotal role in the early 2000s pop-punk explosion, aligning with the Warped Tour era alongside acts like Blink-182 and Green Day, where their high-energy tracks such as "In Too Deep" and "Fat Lip" embodied rebellious youth culture through skate-inspired antics and stunt-filled music videos reminiscent of Jackass. This period marked their emergence as Canadian representatives of a genre blending punk aggression with accessible melodies, contributing to pop-punk's mainstream viability by fusing rap, metal, and humor to appeal to disaffected teens. Over time, the band's sonic shifts—incorporating heavier metal riffs in albums like (2004) and (2011)—challenged dismissals of pop-punk as "paint-by-numbers nursery rhyme music," proving its capacity for depth and intensity while retaining melodic core. Their boundary-pushing approach, including ska and hardcore elements, influenced perceptions of , fostering a legacy of versatility that resonated in the recent pop-punk resurgence observed in acts. Frontman Deryck Whibley's reflections highlight how Sum 41 fulfilled demand for unapologetic, creative expression amid slacker-era boredom, embedding them in alternative culture's enduring fabric. The band's fanbase, often self-identified as "Skumfuks," demonstrates sustained devotion through a global online presence, including 3.9 million followers and active communities like the r/Sum41 subreddit attracting thousands of weekly participants. This loyalty spans generations, with longtime supporters crediting Sum 41 for formative musical influences and newer fans discovering their catalog via viral nostalgia, as seen in discussions around the band's name origin tied to mischief. Farewell tour sellouts, such as the October 31, 2024, show and January 30, 2025, finale, reflect this base's depth, with fans sharing personal memories of life-altering concerts and albums amid the band's near-three-decade run. Regional strongholds, like Canadian enthusiast groups, further illustrate grassroots commitment, evolving from early-2000s skate crowds to a broader constituency.

Awards, nominations, and honors

Sum 41 has garnered several awards and nominations, particularly from Canadian institutions, reflecting their prominence in the genre. The band won two : Group of the Year at the 2003 ceremony and Rock Album of the Year for the album at the 2005 ceremony. They received a total of seven Juno nominations across their career. In international recognition, Sum 41 earned a Kerrang! Award in 2002. The band was nominated for one Grammy Award in 2012 for Best /Metal Performance for the track "Blood in My Eyes". At the MuchMusic Video Awards, they secured multiple wins, including People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group for "" in 2001 and for "In Too Deep" in 2002, along with Best Rock Video in an early 2000s ceremony. Further honors include induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2025 during the , marking a capstone to their career amid their farewell tour. In the alternative music scene, drummer won Best Drummer at the 2017 , and the band received nominations for Artist of the Year that year.
YearAwardCategoryResultNotes
2003Group of the YearWonFor overall group achievement following Does This Look Infected? release.
2005Rock Album of the YearWonFor Chuck.
2012Best Hard Rock/Metal PerformanceNominatedFor "Blood in My Eyes".
2017Best DrummerWon.
2025Canadian Music Hall of FameInducteeInductedPresented at .

Post-disbandment activities

Following the band's final concert on January 30, 2025, at Toronto's —concluding a 29-song set that included hits like "" and encores—Sum 41's members shifted focus to solo and collaborative pursuits. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist announced a new musical venture titled Walking Disaster in September 2025, signaling his intent to explore fresh creative directions beyond the band's roots. Earlier that month, Whibley guest-performed Sum 41's "" alongside at the Ocean Calling Festival, demonstrating ongoing ties to the punk scene. Bassist Jason "Cone" McCaslin has sustained his production career, collaborating with external artists, while maintaining the side project Operation: M.D. alongside The Offspring's , which predates but continues independently of Sum 41. In September 2025, several ex-members, including Whibley and others from the final lineup, made a joint appearance with the during a live performance, highlighting sporadic reunions for special events rather than full band activity. Lead guitarist and guitarist Tom Thacker have not publicly detailed extensive post-breakup endeavors as of October 2025, though Baksh's prior work with suggests potential revivals of pre-Sum 41 affiliations. Drummer , who joined in 2015, has historically drummed for acts like The Misfits, positioning him for similar session or touring roles.

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