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Sanderson revealed the injury in a video message shared with fans on October 23. The drummer explained that the accident happened while he was enjoying his passion for the outdoors, although he did not disclose further details.
The injury means Sanderson will be unable to play drums during the tour's fall leg. However, he will remain part of the band's live lineup, contributing keyboards and backing vocals while he recovers.
Shaun Foist Steps In Behind the Kit
Foist, known for his work with Breaking Benjamin, has been brought in to cover the drum parts during Sanderson's absence. The band is continuing its North American tour with I Prevail and The Funeral Portrait as support acts.
Sanderson will miss the shows in Houston, San Antonio and Rogers, Arkansas, around the time of his surgery. He has expressed his intention to return to the stage as soon as possible, initially continuing with keyboards and backing vocals.
Despite the setback, the arrangement allows Three Days Grace to keep the tour moving while Sanderson focuses on his recovery.
Supporting 'Alienation'
Three Days Grace are touring in support of their 2025 album 'Alienation'. The record marks a significant chapter in the band's history, featuring both original vocalist Adam Gontier, who returned in 2024, and Matt Walst, who took over lead vocal duties in 2013.
Sanderson has been the band's drummer since its early days and is also known for his backing vocals, keyboard work and distinctive open-handed drumming approach.
For now, fans will see a different drummer behind the kit, while Sanderson remains involved in the performances. The band has not announced a definitive date for his return to drumming.
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Neil Sanderson is the drummer, backing vocalist, and founding member of Three Days Grace. Since 2003, Three Days Grace has staked a spot amongst the rock and roll vanguard, breaking records, toppling charts, moving millions of units worldwide, and making history by holding the all-time record for “most #1 U.S.singles at Active Rock Radio ever” with 15, beating Van Halen.
The band currently has a staggering 7.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify—remaining one of the most listened to rock bands in the world. In 2020, Neil partnered with grammy winning producer Howard Benson to form Judge & Jury Records. Neil has always taken an active role in philanthropy. He and his band have supported The Herbie Fund at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto for 15 years, and in 2017, he travelled to Kenya, Africa with World Vision to film a mini-documentary raising awareness of some of the challenges faced there when it comes to accessing clean drinking water.
Shaun Foist has been laying down a heavy, meticulous groove on the road and in recording studios for numerous Midwest and East Coast rock bands for over 25 years. During his drumming tenure for Breaking Benjamin, Shaun experienced a first time thrill of a lifetime when the band's 2015 album 'Dark Before Dawn' debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
