{"title":"Theory of a Deadman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Judge \u0026amp; Jury collaborator: Theory of a Deadman frontman Tyler Connolly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman on Judge \u0026amp; Jury’s “The Urge”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyler Connolly\u003c\/strong\u003e, lead singer and guitarist of Canadian rock band \u003cstrong\u003eTheory of a Deadman\u003c\/strong\u003e, joins Judge \u0026amp; Jury on \u003cstrong\u003e“The Urge”\u003c\/strong\u003e—a driving hard-rock collaboration built around irresistible temptation, emotional conflict and the struggle to walk away from the one thing that keeps pulling you back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by \u003cstrong\u003eJudge \u0026amp; Jury Records on August 23, 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, “The Urge” features Connolly on lead vocals and guitar alongside Judge \u0026amp; Jury co-founder and Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson on drums and vocals. Multi-platinum producer Howard Benson contributes organ and synthesizer, bringing together three musicians with years of shared studio history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kNyYaTZUKqE\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the official “The Urge” music video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ffm.to\/theurge\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStream and download “The Urge”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Theory of a Deadman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in North Delta, British Columbia, Theory of a Deadman became one of Canada’s most successful modern rock exports. The band features \u003cstrong\u003eTyler Connolly\u003c\/strong\u003e on lead vocals and guitar, Dave Brenner on guitar and backing vocals, Dean Back on bass and Joey Dandeneau on drums. After signing with 604 Records, Theory released its self-titled debut album in 2002 and broke internationally with the 2005 album \u003cem\u003eGasoline\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheory of a Deadman’s musical style blends \u003cstrong\u003epost-grunge, hard rock, alternative rock and pop rock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heavy guitar riffs and arena-sized choruses sit beside acoustic ballads, piano-driven songs and Connolly’s sharp, conversational storytelling. That range has produced enduring rock-radio hits including “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” “So Happy,” “Angel,” “Rx (Medicate),” “Not Meant to Be” and “Hate My Life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross a career spanning more than two decades, Theory of a Deadman has earned multi-platinum certifications, two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 and billions of global streams. The band released \u003cem\u003eDinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e in 2023, celebrated \u003cem\u003eGasoline\u003c\/em\u003e with a 20th Anniversary Edition in December 2025 and is scheduled to release the six-song \u003cem\u003ePart 1: Funeral Songs\u003c\/em\u003e EP on September 4, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe history behind “The Urge” collaboration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Urge” grew from a long creative connection rather than a first-time introduction. Howard Benson previously produced four Theory of a Deadman albums, helping shape the band’s transition from its breakthrough years into an international rock-radio mainstay. Benson and Neil Sanderson also built their own extensive production and songwriting partnership before founding Judge \u0026amp; Jury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor “The Urge,” that history became a new artist collaboration. Connolly described Benson and Sanderson as friends and said he was excited to finally work with them in this format. Tyler supplied the song’s commanding lead vocal and guitar, while Sanderson added drums and vocals and Benson expanded the arrangement with organ and synthesizer. Joe Rickard co-produced, mixed and engineered the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Sanderson described “The Urge” as a song about being pulled toward something impossible to resist. Its lyrics explore the internal battle between moving forward and returning to a toxic relationship, harmful habit or familiar source of pain. Connolly’s gritty vocal identity gives that conflict the same direct, emotionally charged character that has defined Theory of a Deadman’s biggest songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e“The Urge” release and credits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Judge \u0026amp; Jury featuring Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neil Sanderson, Wade MacNeil, Chris Steele and Tyler Connolly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howard Benson, Neil Sanderson and Joe Rickard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVocals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tyler Connolly and Neil Sanderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tyler Connolly, Jay Wud and Wade MacNeil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrums:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neil Sanderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jay Wud\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrgan and synthesizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howard Benson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing, engineering and surround mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joe Rickard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niels Nielsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Judge \u0026amp; Jury Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Judge \u0026amp; Jury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Urge” is available as a digital single. Explore official Judge \u0026amp; Jury apparel and accessories connected to the artist-production team behind the Tyler Connolly collaboration below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTheory of a Deadman press and official links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theoryofficial.com\/\"\u003eOfficial Theory of a Deadman website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themetallistpr.com\/post\/judge-jury-releases-the-new-single-the-urge-feat-theory-of-a-deadman-s-tyler-connolly\"\u003eThe Metallist: “The Urge” announcement and full credits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.melodicmag.com\/news\/judge-jury-give-us-the-urge\/\"\u003eMelodic Magazine: Judge \u0026amp; Jury and Tyler Connolly collaboration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.604records.com\/2025\/12\/theory-of-a-deadman-releases-gasoline-20th-anniversary-edition-today\/\"\u003e604 Records: \u003cem\u003eGasoline\u003c\/em\u003e 20th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loudwire.com\/theory-of-a-deadman-tyler-connolly-new-song-tour-sevendust-interview\/\"\u003eLoudwire: Tyler Connolly on Theory’s 2026 music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial artist image courtesy of Theory of a Deadman and 604 Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"judge-jury-t-shirt","title":"Judge \u0026 Jury - Bootleg - Premium Tee","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eBring the grit and attitude of Judge \u0026amp; Jury Records to your wardrobe with the Judge \u0026amp; Jury Bootleg Tee. 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