Iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace are closing out their 30th anniversary celebration with a powerful statement. The band has released “Whatever (Redux),” a reimagined version of their long-shelved 2003 track, marking both a reclamation of the song and a renewed commitment to mental health awareness.
Originally written for the WWE and used by Canadian wrestler Chris Benoit, “Whatever” was pulled from the band’s live sets in 2007 following the tragedy surrounding Benoit’s death. Despite that, the song has remained one of the most streamed tracks in the OLP catalog. With “Whatever (Redux),” produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones, Evanescence), the band revisits the song’s core themes of isolation and resilience, channeling them toward hope and healing.
“It’s been 23 years since the tragic events surrounding WWE wrestler Chris Benoit and the theme song we wrote for him,” says frontman Raine Maida. “We feel that enough time has passed that it was necessary to re-record ‘Whatever’ to help shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness.” In keeping with that mission, proceeds from the new version will be donated to mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
“Whatever (Redux)” first reappeared during the band’s OLP30 tour earlier this year, where fans enthusiastically embraced its return. The re-recording stands as both a tribute to the band’s loyal fanbase and a reflection of their ongoing artistic evolution.
The new single caps off a milestone year for Our Lady Peace, who marked their 30th anniversary with a trilogy of retrospective EPs. OLP30 Vol. 1 (released September 2024) included the new song “Sound The Alarm” alongside hits like “Clumsy” and “Superman’s Dead.” OLP30 Vol. 2 (November 2024) featured “I Wanna Be Your Drug” and early favorites including “One Man Army” and “Thief.” The final installment, OLP30 Vol. 3 (February 2025), celebrated their early 2000s output with “No Angels In This Town” and classics from Gravity and Healthy In Paranoid Times.
With “Whatever (Redux),” Our Lady Peace bring their anniversary full circle — reclaiming a song once shadowed by tragedy and transforming it into a message of awareness, strength, and compassion for a new era.