In 1996, Nickelback, from Alberta, started selling their first EP, "Hesher", which has seven songs. Later that year, they started selling a new album: "Curb". It can only be played on radio stations in Hanna, Alberta. The album tour lasted from August 29, 1997 to May 29, 1998. In 1999, they released a new album called "The State". The album tour lasted from September 20, 1999 to December 11, 2000.