JUDGE & JURY, the artistic team founded by multi-platinum record producer Howard Benson & Three Days Grace’s drummer Neil Sanderson, came back with another great single entitled “The Urge”! The song, featuring Theory of a Deadman’s Tyler Connolly on vocals and guitar, sees Neil Sanderson on the drums and vocals and Howard Benson on the synthesizer.
Watch the video of “The Urge” here:
Stream/download the song at https://ffm.to/theurge
The song showcases emotional melodies and songwriting mastery, as one can only expect from experienced musicians like Benson and Sanderson!
Regarding the lyrics, Neil Sanderson explained that “The Urge is a driving song about being drawn to the one thing you can’t resist.”
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian rock band formed in 2001 in Delta, British Columbia. Known for their blend of post-grunge and alternative rock, the band consists of Tyler Connolly (lead vocals, guitar), Dave Brenner (guitar), Dean Back (bass), and Joey Dandeneau (drums). They quickly gained popularity with their self-titled debut album in 2002, featuring hits like “Make Up Your Mind” and “Nothing Could Come Between Us.” Over the years, Theory of a Deadman has released several successful albums, including “Scars & Souvenirs” (2008) and “The Truth Is…” (2011), with chart-topping singles such as “Bad Girlfriend” and “Lowlife.” Their music is characterized by catchy hooks, powerful lyrics, and a dynamic sound that has earned them a dedicated fan base worldwide. With multiple platinum and gold records, Theory of a Deadman continues to evolve and make an impact on the rock music scene. Recently, they have been exploring new musical directions, incorporating more diverse elements into their sound. Their latest album, Dinosaur (2023), showcases their growth as artists and features a mix of hard-hitting rock anthems and introspective tracks.
Judge & Jury
Judge & Jury is an Artist/Production team founded by Multi-Platinum Record Producer Howard Benson & Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace. Howard and Neil started working together creatively when Howard produced One-X with Three Days Grace – his first of several albums with the band. With the combination of Howard’s production and Neil’s songwriting, they now have the most #1 songs at mainstream rock radio in history.
Credits
Artists / Performed By: Judge & Jury and Tyler Connolly
Written By: Neil Sanderson, Wade McNeil, Chris Steele, Tyler Connolly ◦ 30%, 30%, 30%, 10%
Produced By: Howard Benson, Neil Sanderson, Joe Rickard
Mixing Engineer: Joe Rickard
Surround Sound Mixing Engineer: Joe Rickard
Edited By: Paul DeCarli
Mastering Engineer: Niels Nielsen
Drums: Neil Sanderson
Guitar: Tyler Connolly, Jay Wud, Wade McNeil
Bass: Jay Wud
Organ: Howard Benson
Vocals: Tyler Connolly, Neil Sanderson
Howard Benson Website + Socials
Website: https://www.howardbenson.com/
Instagram: @howardbenson
Neil Sanderson Socials
Instagram: @neil_threedaysgrace
Twitter: @neil_3daysgrace
Tyler Connolly Socials
Instagram: @tylerfromtheory
TikTok: @tylertheory
Theory of a Dead Man Website + Socials
Website: https://www.theoryofficial.com/
Instagram: @theorymusic
Twitter: @theorymusic
TikTok: @theoryofadeadmanofficia
Judge & Jury Website + Socials
Website: https://judgeandjuryrecords.com/
Instagram: @judgeandjuryofficial
TikTok: @judgejurymusic
Twitter: @judgeandjurymusic
