Besides being a compelling opening salvo for Nickelback’s third album, the song is an unequivocal statement of purpose, one that demonstrates just how far the band had come since its founding in 1995. Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger and drummer Ryan Vikedal establish a full-throttle momentum in the first moments of 'Never Again,' the song's intensity levels increasing further with Ryan Peake’s slashing riff and Chad Kroeger’s ferocious vocal performance.
