The Telegraph — Brisbane residents were told to expect 'musical crimes' ahead of the band's concert by the police more info

Stereogum — Remember the Darkness? They caused a brief sensation in the music press in 2003, when their debut album, Permission To Land, was released. In the UK, it went to #1 and spawned five hit singles, including a Christmas song. In the US, the band was seen... more info

Stereogum — You won’t often see Leonard Cohen pitted, in direct competition, against Nickelback. But it happened last night, and, miracle of miracles, Cohen won. This is how he reminds us of what he really is. Last year, the Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent ... more info

Time — Chad Kroeger taught Louis Tomlinson how to play the drums more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — You put on the new Nickelback album and you expect to hear big guitars, booming drums and quite a few hearty endorsements of oral sex. more info

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NME — Londoner Craig Mandell has begun fund-raising drive more info

Perez Hilton — This has got to be the silliest thing we've seen! Who knew people were so passionate about their dislike for Nickelback! LOLz! Poor Chad Kroeger though, it seems like he's going through a pretty rough time. First the crazy rumors of him and Avril Lav... more info

The Independent — Inspired by the recent spate of successful Kickstart campaigning by Foo Fighter fans, a music fan has begun his own crowdfunding effort to keep Nickelback out of London. more info

NME — 'Don't Let Nickel Back' campaign seeking funds to keep Chad Kroeger away from the UK more info