Avril Lavigne brought the house down on the When We Were Young Fest 2025 Pink Stage with her classic hits such as “Complicated” and “What The Hell.” Excitingly, on Sunday, October 19, Lavigne brought out a special guest, Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley, to perform “In Too Deep.” So, for anyone who wasn’t in attendance, sorry for the FOMO. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now “I’ve… Read more »
I’m back with Season 6 of Cone’s Cave and since my band Sum 41 has just played our final shows I thought it’d be fitting to have a few guys from the band of my show. This week I have my great friends and bandmates Tom Thacker and Deryck Whibley on the show! As you can imagine there’s lots of stories coming your way on this episode and of coarse I touch on the end of Sum 41 and how it felt to play the last shows and how I feel now. Calling all Sum 41 fans tune in!
It may sound unreal, but Sum 41 has traveled around the world on their farewell tour, and tonight, January 30 marks their final stop. They will be bidding adieu at tonight’s sold-out show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with PUP and Gob. Lead vocalist Deryck Whibley offered a heartfelt message to fans of the band on Instagram. He says, “Tonight we say goodbye. What a life. What a ride. What a wild time. From being a high school band that actually made it, to taking on the world and achieving everything I ever dreamed of. It’s been heaven, hell… Read more »
On October 8, 2024, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley launched his official memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell. In it, he shares photos and a variety of anecdotes about his childhood, experiences in the pop-punk scene, details of high-profile relationships, and near-death experiences. He also outlined the sexual and verbal abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of the band’s former manager, Greig Nori. Now, both Nori and Whibley are suing each other in a court of law. According to documents obtained by SooToday, a digital newspaper covering local news in Ontario, Canada, Nori is suing Whibley… Read more »
Following the “difficult decision” to cancel their show in Brisbane, Australia yesterday, Sum 41 has been forced to cancel the remainder of their Aussie run due to vocalist Deryck Whibley’s health. In their initial statement announcing this cancellation, the band explains that Whibley has been diagnosed with pneumonia. They share, “He is receiving the best possible local care…” Unfortunately, the group has now been forced to cancel the remainder of the tour due to Whibley’s ongoing health diagnosis. In a since-deleted Facebook post, the band writes, “It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour… Read more »
Amid the massive festivities in Las Vegas, NV, leading up to When We Were Young Fest this past weekend, legendary frontman and newly published author Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 sat down with idobi Radio. The occasion? A 30th Anniversary celebration of Hopeless Records held at the Punk Rock Museum. In their conversation, Whibley delved into his newly released memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, shared reflections on Sum 41’s enduring legacy as the band prepares for its final chapter in January, and discussed the pivotal decision to sign with Hopeless Records. Chatting with Fish of Gone… Read more »
After recent rumors about Deryck Whibley possibly joining Linkin Park, the Sum 41 frontman set the record straight when he let fans know that, unfortunately, he will not be the scene staple’s new lead singer. It began when Linkin Park shared a 100-hour countdown to their social channels and website, with it reaching zero on Wednesday, August 28 at 2:15 pm ET. Sum 41 also posted they would be making an announcement on Wednesday, which had fans thinking that Whibley would possibly be joining Linkin Park. Alas, Whibley had to make it clear that he will not be joining Linkin… Read more »
The outpouring of support and well-wishes for Sum 41‘s frontman, Deryck Whibley, has continued persistently since last week. On Friday, September 15, his wife, Ariana, shared a concerning update on Instagram, disclosing that the “In Too Deep” vocalist was hospitalized due to pneumonia when the couple was meant to be “in Chicago…celebrating [their] eight-year wedding anniversary.” In her Instagram post, Ariana expressed how scared she was for her husband as the doctors were concerned about the “strain on his heart” and the “possibility of heart failure.” Read more: Tom DeLonge Shares The Reason Why He Rejoined blink-182 Fortunately, Ariana shared… Read more »
Following Sum 41‘s lead vocalist, Deryck Whibley, being hospitalized last Thursday evening, September 14, due to pneumonia, his wife, Ariana, has provided a much-needed update on his well-being and condition. In a post shared to her Instagram on Saturday, September 16, Ariana wrote, “I’m very happy to be giving this update. Deryck was discharged after responding so well to his treatments. He is now under the care of his mother who is a registered nurse and myself.” Read more: happydaze Reject The Idea That Things Have “Been And Gone” The post continues, “The pressure and strain on his heart and… Read more »
As Sum 41 gears up for their highly anticipated back-to-back performances at the When We Were Young Fest and their Sideshow event, an unexpected turn of events has cast a shadow over the band’s preparations. Deryck Whibley, the band’s charismatic lead vocalist, has been hospitalized due to pneumonia. In a post on Instagram, Ariana, Deryck Whibley’s wife, offers the details of Whibley’s current hospitalization and her confidence in his recovery despite the scary circumstances. Her post reads, “Deryck and I were suppose to be in Chicago right now, celebrating our eight year wedding anniversary but the universe had a different… Read more »
