'Was Nickelback busy?': Internet relentlessly mocks 3 Doors Down for playing Trump’s inauguration

Friday, the Presidential Inauguration Committee announced the star-studded lineup for Donald Trump’s coronation, including the vocal stylings of country singer Toby Keith, actor Jon Voight, and rock band 3 Doors Down.

The "'Make America Great Again!' Welcome Celebration" will take place Thursday, January 19th and will be broadcast live to the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It will feature historic remarks from President-elect Trump and special appearances from Toby Keith, Jon Voight, Jennifer Holliday, DJ Ravidrums, The Piano Guys, Tim Rushlow ("Little Texas"), Larry Stewart ("Restless Heart"), Marty Roe ("Diamond Rio"), Lee Greenwood, and 3 Doors Down. Information for free public events can be found at 58PIC2017.org

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3 Doors Down is best known for their 2000 hit “Kryptonite,” which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even featured on Guitar Hero 5. In the years since, the band has undergone several transformations, at one point replacing bassist Todd Harrell after he was charged with vehicular homicide for killing 47-year-old Paul Howard Shoulders Jr. while under the influence of prescription painkillers.

Now, it appears the band is poised to re-emerge on the national stage, headlining the "'Make America Great Again!' Welcome Celebration” in Washington D.C. on Jan. 19. This makes the band one of the only well-known musical acts willing to perform for Trump's inauguration.

And naturally, the internet was all-to-happy to mock the early aughts chart-topper for their decision: