Members
Dave Bakshbackground vocals, guitar, original · 1996–2006
Deryck Whibleyguitar, lead vocals, original · 1996–2025- Mark Spicolukbass guitar, original · 1996–1999
Steve Joczbackground vocals, membranophone, original · 1996–2013- John Nicosiakeyboard · 1997–1998
Jason McCaslinbackground vocals, bass guitar · 1999–2025
Tom Thackerbackground vocals, guitar · 2009–2025
Dave Bakshbackground vocals, guitar · 2015–2025- Frank Zummomembranophone · 2015–2025
Sum 41 is a Canadian punk rock band known for their energetic sound and catchy hooks.
The band was formed in 1996, originally starting as a group called Kaspir.
Their debut album, "All Killer No Filler," was released in 2001 and included the hit single "Fat Lip."
Biography
Formation
Sum 41, a Canadian punk rock band, was formed in Ajax, Ontario, in 1996. The band's origins trace back to a previous group called Kaspir, founded by Deryck Whibley and Grant McVittie in 1994. After several lineup changes, including the addition of drummer Steve Jocz, the band decided to rebrand as Sum 41, a name inspired by the number of days into their summer break when they first performed at the Warped Tour. Their debut performance under this name took place during Supernova's Battle of the Bands on September 28, 1996, featuring Whibley, Jocz, McVittie, and Jon Marshall.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
Sum 41 quickly gained recognition with their energetic sound, blending elements of pop-punk, skate punk, and alternative metal. Their breakthrough album, "All Killer No Filler," released in 2001, featured hit singles like "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep," propelling them into the mainstream. Over the years, they released several successful albums, including "Does This Look Infected?" (2002), "Chuck" (2004), and "Underclass Hero" (2007). The band's lineup evolved, with notable members including Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker, and Frank Zummo joining Whibley and Baksh, who returned in 2015 after a hiatus.
Legacy
Sum 41 is celebrated as one of Canada's most influential rock bands, known for their dynamic sound and impactful lyrics that resonated with a generation. Their music has been described as the soundtrack of the early 2000s, capturing themes of angst and rebellion. As of 2025, they are recognized for their significant contributions to punk rock and continue to inspire new artists, solidifying their legacy in the music industry.
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Discography
Heaven :x: Hell2024
- 1.Waiting On a Twist of Fate2:47
- 2.Landmines2:56
- 3.I Can’t Wait2:06
- 4.Time Won’t Wait2:31
- 5.Future Primitive2:12
- 6.Dopamine3:07
- 7.Not Quite Myself2:54
- 8.Bad Mistake3:03
- 9.Johnny Libertine1:35
- 10.Radio Silence3:23
- 11.Preparasi a salire1:09
- 12.Rise Up3:17
- 13.Stranger in These Times2:57
- 14.I Don’t Need Anyone3:10
- 15.Over the Edge3:09
- 16.House of Liars3:06
- 17.You Wanted War3:32
- 18.Paint It Black2:43
- 19.It’s All Me2:19
- 20.How the End Begins3:16
Order in Decline2019
- 1.Turning Away3:51
- 2.Out for Blood3:37
- 3.The New Sensation3:50
- 4.A Death in the Family3:18
- 5.Heads Will Roll3:50
- 6.45 (A Matter of Time)3:12
- 7.Never There4:20
- 8.Eat You Alive2:44
- 9.The People Vs…3:19
- 10.Catching Fire4:02
13 Voices2016
- 1.A Murder of Crows3:04
- 2.Goddamn I’m Dead Again3:22
- 3.Fake My Own Death3:14
- 4.Breaking the Chain4:03
- 5.There Will Be Blood3:29
- 6.13 Voices4:32
- 7.War3:29
- 8.God Save Us All (Death to POP)3:53
- 9.The Fall and the Rise3:09
- 10.Twisted by Design5:28
- 11.Better Days
- 12.Black Eyes
- 13.War (acoustic)
- 14.Breaking the Chain (acoustic)
Live at the House of Blues: Cleveland 9.15.072011
- 1.Underclass Hero5:44
- 2.The Hell Song3:13
- 3.Motivation4:35
- 4.We’re All to Blame6:12
- 5.Walking Disaster5:41
- 6.Machine Gun3:44
- 7.King of Contradiction3:33
- 8.In Too Deep3:39
- 9.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)2:59
- 10.Makes No Difference8:37
- 11.Pieces3:34
- 12.March of the Dogs4:16
- 13.Still Waiting2:50
- 14.My Direction2:52
- 15.Fat Lip2:55
- 16.Pain for Pleasure3:31
Screaming Bloody Murder2011
- 1.Reason to Believe3:28
- 2.Screaming Bloody Murder3:25
- 3.Skumfuk3:25
- 4.Time for You to Go3:02
- 5.Jessica Kill2:50
- 6.What Am I to Say4:12
- 7.Holy Image of Lies3:47
- 8.Sick of Everyone3:05
- 9.Happiness Machine4:48
- 10.Crash3:20
- 11.Blood in My Eyes4:17
- 12.Baby You Don’t Wanna Know3:34
- 13.Back Where I Belong3:42
- 14.Exit Song1:42
- 15.Reason to Believe (acoustic)2:37
- 16.We’re the Same4:09
All the Good Shit: 14 Solid Gold Hits 2000–20082008
- 1.Still Waiting2:39
- 2.The Hell Song3:19
- 3.Fat Lip2:58
- 4.We’re All to Blame3:38
- 5.Walking Disaster4:48
- 6.In Too Deep3:26
- 7.Pieces3:01
- 8.Underclass Hero3:15
- 9.Motivation2:50
- 10.Makes No Difference (alternate version)3:10
- 11.With Me4:31
- 12.Handle This3:38
- 13.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)2:29
- 14.Pain for Pleasure1:42
- 15.Always3:22
- 16.The Hell Song (live)3:17
- 17.Motivation (live)3:45
- 18.Still Waiting
- 19.The Hell Song
- 20.Fat Lip
- 21.We’re All to Blame
- 22.Walking Disaster
- 23.In Too Deep
- 24.Pieces
- 25.Underclass Hero
- 26.Motivation
- 27.Makes No Difference
- 28.With Me
- 29.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)
- 30.Pain for Pleasure
Underclass Hero2007
- 1.Underclass Hero3:14
- 2.Walking Disaster4:47
- 3.Speak Of The Devil3:59
- 4.Dear Father3:52
- 5.Count Your Last Blessings3:04
- 6.Ma Poubelle0:56
- 7.March Of The Dogs3:09
- 8.The Jester2:48
- 9.With Me4:51
- 10.Pull The Curtain4:19
- 11.King Of Contradiction1:41
- 12.Best Of Me4:26
- 13.Confusion And Frustration In Modern Times3:46
- 14.So Long Goodbye3:02
- 15.No Apologies2:59
Go Chuck Yourself2005
- 1.The Hell Song3:21
- 2.My Direction2:21
- 3.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)3:11
- 4.A.N.I.C.0:43
- 5.Never Wake Up1:09
- 6.We're All to Blame3:45
- 7.There's No Solution4:50
- 8.No Brains4:32
- 9.Some Say3:31
- 10.Welcome to Hell4:27
- 11.Grab the Devil1:14
- 12.Makes No Difference5:47
- 13.Pieces3:05
- 14.Motivation3:48
- 15.Still Waiting2:43
- 16.885:37
- 17.No Reason3:49
- 18.I Have a Question0:32
- 19.Moron2:29
- 20.Fat Lip3:05
- 21.Pain for Pleasure3:06
Chuck2004
- 1.Intro0:46
- 2.No Reason3:05
- 3.We’re All to Blame3:39
- 4.Angels With Dirty Faces2:23
- 5.Some Say3:26
- 6.The Bitter End2:52
- 7.Open Your Eyes2:45
- 8.Slipping Away2:30
- 9.I’m Not the One3:35
- 10.Welcome to Hell1:57
- 11.Pieces3:02
- 12.There’s No Solution3:18
- 13.884:39
- 14.Noots3:51
- 15.Moron2:00
- 16.Subject to Change3:16
Sake Bombs and Happy Endings: Live in Tokyo2003
- 1.Mr. Amsterdam3:09
- 2.My Direction2:07
- 3.Hyper‐Insomnia‐Para‐Condrioid2:32
- 4.Fat Lip3:02
- 5.All Messed Up2:54
- 6.All She’s Got3:18
- 7.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)2:58
- 8.In Too Deep3:20
- 9.Machine Gun3:09
- 10.No Brains4:53
- 11.Heart Attack3:10
- 12.Nothing on My Back4:10
- 13.A.N.I.C.1:32
- 14.The Hell Song3:17
- 15.Thanks for Nothing3:26
- 16.Grab the Devil1:39
- 17.Still Waiting2:41
- 18.Hooch3:38
- 19.Motivation3:05
- 20.Pain for Pleasure3:16
- 21.Still Waiting (music video)
- 22.Over My Head (music video)
- 23.Behind the Scenes Footage
Does This Look Infected?2002
- 1.The Hell Song3:19
- 2.Over My Head (Better Off Dead)2:29
- 3.My Direction2:03
- 4.Still Waiting2:39
- 5.A.N.I.C.0:38
- 6.No Brains2:46
- 7.All Messed Up2:45
- 8.Mr. Amsterdam2:56
- 9.Thanks for Nothing3:04
- 10.Hyper-Insomnia-Para-Condroid2:33
- 11.Billy Spleen2:33
- 12.Hooch3:30
- 13.Reign in Pain (Heavy Metal Jamboree)2:53
- 14.WWVII, Pt. 25:09
All Killer No Filler2001
- 1.Introduction to Destruction0:38
- 2.Nothing on My Back3:01
- 3.Never Wake Up0:50
- 4.Fat Lip2:58
- 5.Rhythms2:59
- 6.Motivation2:50
- 7.In Too Deep3:27
- 8.Summer2:49
- 9.Handle This3:37
- 10.Crazy Amanda Bunkface2:16
- 11.All She’s Got2:22
- 12.Heart Attack2:49
- 13.Pain for Pleasure1:45
The Hell Song2003
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Over My Head (Better Off Dead)2003
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Little Know It All2003
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Motivation2002
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It’s What We’re All About2002
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Still Waiting2002
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Handle This2002
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Fat Lip2001
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In Too Deep2001
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In Too Deep / Fat Lip2001
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13 Voices B‐Sides2016
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Does This Look Infected Too?2003
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Half Hour of Power2000
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Also known as: Sum-41, Sum41
Sum 41 was a Canadian rock band formed in Ajax, Ontario, in 1996. The band's final lineup consisted of Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker, and Frank Zummo (drums).
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