Papa Roach is a four-piece
hard rockHard rock or heavy rock is a sub-genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock and is considerably harder than conventional rock music...
band from
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. They broke into the mainstream with their triple-platinum major-label debut
InfestInfest is the debut major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on April 25, 2000, and became the 20th highest selling album of 2000 in the United States. It was certified triple Platinum in the U.S. on July 18, 2001. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart...
(2000). The group's success continued with later releases
LovehatetragedyLovehatetragedy is the second major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on June 18, 2002, and did not sell as well as its predecessor, Infest. Notable was the absence of rapping, with the exception of "She Loves Me Not". It still sold approximately 700,000...
(2002),
Getting Away with MurderGetting Away with Murder is the third major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. In this album, they have faded away from their nu metal style completely. It was released on August 31, 2004, and has been certified Platinum in the U.S. Sales as of July 2006 are 1.14 million...
(2004) and
The Paramour SessionsThe Paramour Sessions is the fourth major-label album by Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on September 12, 2006. While pre-recording, the band rented the Paramour Mansion, which the album name reflects...
(2006). Their latest album,
MetamorphosisMetamorphosis is the fifth major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released by DGC/Interscope on March 24, 2009. The album was originally planned to be titled Days of War, Nights of Love, which is a lyrical quote from the song "No More Secrets" on the band's previous...
, was released on March 24, 2009. Papa Roach has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
Formation and early years: 1993–1999
The formation of Papa Roach began in January 1993, when lead singer
Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
and drummer Dave Buckner met on the Vacaville High School football field during an intense match, where the two ended up talking about music. They were later joined by trombonist Ben Luther and bass guitarist Will James. They decided to enter the school's talent show, where they performed a cover version of
Jimi HendrixJames Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter...
's famous song, "
Fire"Fire" is a song written and originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix and released on the 1967 Are You Experienced album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.-History:...
". They ultimately didn't win the contest. Later that year, they replaced trombonist Ben Luther with lead guitarist Jerry Horton from nearby Vanden High School. Jerry was introduced to the band through his girlfriend, who was a fan. By this time, Papa Roach was practicing everyday in Dave's garage and trying to secure local gigs. The band's name comes from Shaddix's step-grandfather, Howard William Roatch, who was nicknamed
Papa Roach. Roatch committed
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in 2006. The band pay homage to him with
The Paramour SessionsThe Paramour Sessions is the fourth major-label album by Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on September 12, 2006. While pre-recording, the band rented the Paramour Mansion, which the album name reflects...
and during live performances of the song "Roses On My Grave".
In 1994, Papa Roach released their first ever
EPAn extended play is a vinyl record, CD, or music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as an LP. Usually, a CD single has around 10–28 minutes of music, an EP has up to 36 minutes, and an album generally has 30–80 minutes. Mini-LPs generally contain 20–30...
titled
Potatoes for ChristmasPotatoes for Christmas is an EP released by Papa Roach in 1994. The album was re-issued on April 8, 2003, and is available through iTunes, amazon.com and was once available at some FYE stores sold as "used". However, the band did not authorize its re-release...
. Drummer Dave Buckner was temporarily replaced by Ryan Brown, as Buckner was spending the year in Seattle studying art. In 1995, they released a demo at Sound Farm Studios titled
Caca BonitaCaca Bonita is a 2-track EP that was released by Papa Roach in 1995, recorded on a blue cassette tape. It consists of two demo tracks that would later be revamped for their first album, Old Friends from Young Years.As a demo tape it had a very limited release and as a result has become possibly...
. By this time Buckner was back. In 1996, they replaced original bass guitarist Will James, who had become heavily involved in a church summer camp, by Tobin Esperance, because James' absence would limit the band's summer practicing and touring. As Esperance had been with the band as a roadie for a while, the transition was an easy one.
In 1997, the band produced their first full-length album, entitled
Old Friends from Young YearsOld Friends from Young Years is the debut album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach, self-produced and released in February 1997. This album, along with their subsequent EP release, 5 Tracks Deep, were both released on the band's now defunct indie label, Onion Hardcore, so named because...
. Still touring heavily, they supported bands such as
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,
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, Hed PE,
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,
Far-History:After a number of local releases including their first demo tape Sweat A River, Live No Lies and two independent albums Listening Game and Quick they signed to Epic/Immortal Records and released their first major record, Tin Cans With Strings To You . Their next release was an E.P...
and
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.
In 1998, they released an EP titled
5 Tracks Deep. It sold more than 1,000 copies in its first month of release. In 1999, they produced another EP, which would end up being their last independent release, titled
Let 'Em KnowLet 'Em Know was the final independent release by Papa Roach in 1999. Each track would later be revamped for their first major label album, Infest , excluding "Walking Thru Barbed Wire" which would appear on the next album,...
. This was seen to be Papa Roach's best independent effort as a band, highlighting their distinctive sound. Its success caught the attention of
Warner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the "big four" record companies. The current incarnation of the company was formed in 2004 when it was spun off by Time Warner, and as a result, Time Warner no longer...
, who financed the production of a 5 track promo/demo CD. The unreleased disc included the songs "Infest", "
Last Resort"Last Resort" is the debut single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's debut major-label album , Infest. The song was written by Papa Roach and peaked at #1 on Modern Rock Tracks and #3 in the UK.-Music video and composition:...
", "
Broken Home"Broken Home" is the third single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's debut major-label album , Infest, and third released single in total....
", "Dead Cell", and "
She Loves Me Not"She Loves Me Not" is the first single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's second major-label album , Lovehatetragedy, and fourth released single in total. Originally written as part of 5 track promo/demo CD funded by Warner Bros. Records in 1999, "She Loves Me Not" was re-recorded and improved...
" - the first four would later feature on their
InfestInfest is the debut major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on April 25, 2000, and became the 20th highest selling album of 2000 in the United States. It was certified triple Platinum in the U.S. on July 18, 2001. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart...
album, and the last on
LovehatetragedyLovehatetragedy is the second major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on June 18, 2002, and did not sell as well as its predecessor, Infest. Notable was the absence of rapping, with the exception of "She Loves Me Not". It still sold approximately 700,000...
. In the end, Warner Brothers elected not to sign them, based on a perceived lack of talent presented in their earlier musical efforts. Soon after, Shaddix was contacted by
DreamWorks RecordsDreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down...
offering the band a recording contract.
Breakthrough and mainstream success: 1999–2005
After signing with DreamWorks Records in October 1999, they immediately hit the studio to record their debut major-label album titled
Infest. The album included old songs from their independent releases, these being "Infest", "
Last Resort"Last Resort" is the debut single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's debut major-label album , Infest. The song was written by Papa Roach and peaked at #1 on Modern Rock Tracks and #3 in the UK.-Music video and composition:...
", "
Broken Home"Broken Home" is the third single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's debut major-label album , Infest, and third released single in total....
", "Dead Cell" from the Warner Brothers demo CD; "Revenge In Japanese" as "Revenge" and "Thrown Away" from their
5 Tracks Deep EP; "Legacy", "Binge", "Snakes", and a softer version of the originally heavier "Tightrope" from the
Let 'Em KnowLet 'Em Know was the final independent release by Papa Roach in 1999. Each track would later be revamped for their first major label album, Infest , excluding "Walking Thru Barbed Wire" which would appear on the next album,...
EP; which were re-recorded, and three additional newly written songs: "
Between Angels and Insects"Between Angels and Insects" is the second single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's debut major-label album , Infest, and second released single in total.-Lyrics and riffs:...
", "Blood Brothers", and "Never Enough".
Infest was released on April 25, 2000, and sold 30,000 copies in its first week of release. With their debut album released, and the music video for "Last Resort" recorded, they hit the Vans Warped Tour and numerous other large tours.
In late 2000, they even toured the
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, highlighting how quickly their popularity had spread worldwide. In 2001, the band toured
OzzfestOzzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
, where they performed on the prestigious main stage, on both the
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and United Kingdom tours.
After enormous amounts of touring worldwide, most notably in the United States, United Kingdom and
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, the band hit the studio again to record their second major-label album which was to be titled
Born to Rock, but was re-named to
Lovehatetragedy. The album was released in the United States on June 18, 2002, and though it didn't outsell
Infest, it managed to chart higher in both the United States and United Kingdom album charts. The album has sold over 500,000 copies and has been certified
GoldIn the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
. The album marked a change in sound, morphing from
nu metalNu metal is a genre of heavy metal that blends hip-hop, grunge, alternative metal, funk metal and various other heavy metal influences such as industrial, groove and thrash.-Origins:...
to
hard rockHard rock or heavy rock is a sub-genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock and is considerably harder than conventional rock music...
and
alternative rockAlternative rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s...
, except on the album's first single, "
She Loves Me Not"She Loves Me Not" is the first single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's second major-label album , Lovehatetragedy, and fourth released single in total. Originally written as part of 5 track promo/demo CD funded by Warner Bros. Records in 1999, "She Loves Me Not" was re-recorded and improved...
". The music video for "
Time and Time Again"Time and Time Again" is the second single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's second major-label album , Lovehatetragedy, and fifth released single in total.-Music video:...
" was also featured on the
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commercial.
In late 2003, Papa Roach hit the studio again to write and record their third major-label album, which was tentatively titled
Dancing In the Ashes, however, the name was soon to be replaced by
Getting Away with MurderGetting Away with Murder is the third major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. In this album, they have faded away from their nu metal style completely. It was released on August 31, 2004, and has been certified Platinum in the U.S. Sales as of July 2006 are 1.14 million...
. In 2004, the band released their fifth EP,
Rolling Stone Original. The EP is available exclusively through
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. The band worked with well-recognized producer
Howard BensonHoward Benson is a two time Grammy nominated music producer and aerospace engineer.Benson attended Lower Merion High School until his graduation in 1974, he then went on to attend Drexel University receiving a B.S. in Materials Engineering in 1980...
, writing such songs as "Scars" and "
Take Me"Take Me" is the third single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's third major-label album , Getting Away with Murder, and eighth released single in total. There was no video made for this single. Instead, Papa Roach released the video album Papa Roach: Live & Murderous in Chicago.-Charts:...
". After completion, the band filmed the video for the title track, "
Getting Away with Murder"Getting Away with Murder" is the first single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's third major-label album , Getting Away with Murder, and sixth released single in total...
", and went on a small summer club tour to warm-up for the new album and tours to follow. Some long time fans of the band criticized
Getting Away with Murder for its softer
alternative rockAlternative rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s...
sound, compared to their previous albums. Regardless of the perceived backlash,
Getting Away with Murder outsold
Lovehatetragedy, mainly due to the enormous popularity of the album's second single, "Scars". Currently, the album has sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified
PlatinumIn the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
. On November 22, 2005 they released their first video album,
Papa Roach: Live & Murderous in ChicagoPapa Roach: Live & Murderous in Chicago is the first video album released by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released in the United States on November 22, 2005 and features the band performing live at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Extras include all of the band's music...
.
In 2005, the band spent a large proportion of the year on tour. This included a full United States and European tour alongside bands such as
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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and
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.
The Paramour Sessions and departure of Dave Buckner: 2006–2008
On September 12, 2006 Papa Roach released their fourth major-label album
The Paramour SessionsThe Paramour Sessions is the fourth major-label album by Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on September 12, 2006. While pre-recording, the band rented the Paramour Mansion, which the album name reflects...
. The band chose the title in respect to the recording location, the Paramour Mansion. The band was given the idea of doing an album in a mansion, while they were recording
Getting Away with Murder, by Slipknot, who were recording their
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album in the Houdini Mansion and told the band it was "the only way to make an album". "
...To Be Loved"...To Be Loved" is the first single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fourth major-label album , The Paramour Sessions, and ninth released single in total. The song hit American radio stations on August 7, 2006...
", the first single from the album is currently being used as the theme song for
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. The album marked a more
alternative rockAlternative rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s...
-based sound compared to earlier efforts but still contained the softer ballads akin to
Getting Away with MurderGetting Away with Murder is the third major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. In this album, they have faded away from their nu metal style completely. It was released on August 31, 2004, and has been certified Platinum in the U.S. Sales as of July 2006 are 1.14 million...
. The album debuted at #16 on the Billboard 200 Charts.
The band started touring their new album in August 2006, with an American tour followed by one in Europe. On October 2006, Papa Roach toured with bands such as
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, during the
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tour, and
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throughout the United States, having major success. They were also the special guest band during the Zippo Hot Tour with Hed PE and
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.
"
Forever"Forever" is the second single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fourth major-label album , The Paramour Sessions, and tenth released single in total. "Forever" peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart and #2 on the Modern Rock Tracks...
" is the second single from The Paramour Sessions and was in heavy rotation across America.
On October 10, 2006 a
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entitled
Perfect Murder: Strung Out on Papa Roach was released by
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.
The band originally planned to release a compilation of acoustic recordings for their songs, such as "Forever", "Scars", and "Not Coming Home", which was recorded for KROQ's charity Christmas album, entitled
Kevin and Bean's Super Christmas. The acoustic compilation has since been put on hold until the future. In an interview with billboard.com,
Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
, has stated that he doesn't think his fans are quite ready for the acoustic direction.
On May 23, 2007, more than four months after the album's second single, "Forever", had impacted radio, the band shot the official video for the song in
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, directed by Meiert Avis. Dave Buckner was in the video and had returned at that time. On June 15, 2007 the single was released and
the video made its official debut on
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.
On July 17, 2007 the band released their sixth EP,
Live Session (iTunes Exclusive)Live Session is a three track live EP by the hard rock band Papa Roach, it was recorded at Sessions@AOL in the spring of 2006...
. On July 24, 2007, they released their seventh EP,
Hit 3 Pack: Forever. Both EPs are available exclusively through
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.
Later, on April 25, 2007 it was announced that drummer Dave Buckner would be sitting out the band's current tour. A statement issued by the group's record label said, "Buckner has taken time off from touring with the band due to personal matters." He was expected to rejoin the group at a later date. Jacoby Shaddix later confirmed in an interview with Launch Radio Networks that Dave had checked himself into rehab, stating "Dave, he went to rehab and went to go clean his act up 'cause he was out of his mind."
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drummer,
Tony PalermoTony Palermo is the current drummer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the punk rock band Pulley and is the former drummer of the alternative rock band Unwritten Law, and is also a former touring drummer for Sixx:A.M.....
filled in on drums for touring duties.
"
Time Is Running Out"Time Is Running Out" is the third single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fourth major-label album , The Paramour Sessions, and eleventh released single in total. No official video was released for the song, but the band created a webclip of live performances and posted it on their website and...
" was announced as the album's third single in mid/late 2007.
On January 28, 2008 Jacoby announced on Papa Roach's
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page that Buckner would officially be parting ways with Papa Roach for good. He states that Dave is still trying to get his life back together. Jacoby also mentioned that Papa Roach would be going back to the Paramour Mansion for the next month to begin work on their fifth studio album. Tony Palermo would continue drumming with the band for their upcoming album and for their tour in support of the album.
Metamorphosis and Tours: 2008–present
In an interview in February 2008 with
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, a rock radio station in
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,
Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
stated that the band is currently working on their new album, which was to be titled
Days of War, Nights of Love, but was renamed
MetamorphosisMetamorphosis is the fifth major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released by DGC/Interscope on March 24, 2009. The album was originally planned to be titled Days of War, Nights of Love, which is a lyrical quote from the song "No More Secrets" on the band's previous...
to mark the band's ten years since their signing with
DreamWorks RecordsDreamWorks Records was an American record label. Founded in 1996 by David Geffen, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg as a subsidiary of DreamWorks SKG, the label operated until 2005 when it was shut down...
in 1999 and to mark all of the changes the band has gone through in the past ten years.
On April 15, 2008, Papa Roach announced they would be touring as part of
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's
Crüe FestCrüe Fest was a summer 2008 tour by Mötley Crüe, which commenced on July 1, 2008 and concluded on August 31, 2008. It featured Mötley Crüe themselves, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M., and Trapt. Crüe Fest was said to be "The Loudest Show on Earth"...
, along with
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,
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, and
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. The tour began on July 1 in
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. The release date for the album was confirmed as August 26, 2008 during Crüe Fest. Also during Crüe Fest,
Tony PalermoTony Palermo is the current drummer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the punk rock band Pulley and is the former drummer of the alternative rock band Unwritten Law, and is also a former touring drummer for Sixx:A.M.....
served as a touring drummer for Sixx:A.M. as the band didn't have a drummer because the band never planned on touring and
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programmed all the drums on
The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack.
The band also went on tour with
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,
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, and
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later in the year. They changed the date to March 24, 2009 during that tour.
On October 26, Papa Roach released the music video for the first single, "
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". The second single, "
Lifeline"Lifeline" is the second single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fifth major-label album , Metamorphosis, and fourteenth released single in total. The song was originally titled "Hanging On", and was changed to "Lifeline" after lead singer Jacoby Shaddix decided to alter the lyrics of the...
", was released on the band's
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profile on January 9, 2009. The band also went on tour with
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,
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, and
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. The third single, "
I Almost Told You That I Loved You"I Almost Told You That I Loved You" is the third single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fifth major-label album , Metamorphosis, and fifteenth released single in total.-Music video:...
", was released on June 1. The video for Crüe Fest was released on March 24, 2009. On June 23, 2009, they released their eighth EP,
Naked and Fearless (Acoustic Version). The EP is available exclusively through
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.
Papa Roach was recently on tour with
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on their
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through
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outdoor amphitheater's with
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and
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. On the last night of the tour, in
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, Jacoby Shaddix announced that "Had Enough" would be the next single, before playing the song itself.
Papa Roach is currently on a co-headlining US tour with
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.
Musical style
In their first two albums,
Old Friends from Young YearsOld Friends from Young Years is the debut album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach, self-produced and released in February 1997. This album, along with their subsequent EP release, 5 Tracks Deep, were both released on the band's now defunct indie label, Onion Hardcore, so named because...
and
InfestInfest is the debut major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on April 25, 2000, and became the 20th highest selling album of 2000 in the United States. It was certified triple Platinum in the U.S. on July 18, 2001. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart...
, Papa Roach tended to incorporate influences from
nu metalNu metal is a genre of heavy metal that blends hip-hop, grunge, alternative metal, funk metal and various other heavy metal influences such as industrial, groove and thrash.-Origins:...
. Since
Lovehatetragedy, their music has morphed into
hard rockHard rock or heavy rock is a sub-genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock and is considerably harder than conventional rock music...
and
alternative rockAlternative rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s...
. An oddity, "
...To Be Loved"...To Be Loved" is the first single from the hard rock band Papa Roach's fourth major-label album , The Paramour Sessions, and ninth released single in total. The song hit American radio stations on August 7, 2006...
" from the 2006 album,
The Paramour SessionsThe Paramour Sessions is the fourth major-label album by Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on September 12, 2006. While pre-recording, the band rented the Paramour Mansion, which the album name reflects...
, features glimpses of the old nu metal sound, with what many would consider
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in the beginning and end verses. Additionally, with their newest album,
MetamorphosisMetamorphosis is the fifth major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released by DGC/Interscope on March 24, 2009. The album was originally planned to be titled Days of War, Nights of Love, which is a lyrical quote from the song "No More Secrets" on the band's previous...
, as the name expresses, the band feels that their music is going through a transformation to "stuff that's...harder and faster", compared to the softer sound of their last few albums.
Frontman
Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
said the following in an interview with the Dallas Music Guide regarding the band no longer using rapping in their music: "...the rapping's gone! I don't feel like rapping. I'm just over that...I just want to be a rocker. It's what I wanted to be when I was a kid". Shaddix has added this remark in a recent interview: "We’re a band that tries to walk that line between metal, hardcore, punk rock and pop music, and we do our best at trying to make it all tasteful".
Current
- Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
- lead vocals
- Jerry Horton - lead guitar
A lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, and guitar solos within a song structure.In rock, heavy metal, blues, jazz and fusion bands and some pop contexts as well as others, the lead guitar lines are usually supported by a second guitarist who plays...
, backing vocals
- Tobin Esperance - bass guitar
The electric bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a plectrum....
, backing vocals
- Tony Palermo
Tony Palermo is the current drummer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the punk rock band Pulley and is the former drummer of the alternative rock band Unwritten Law, and is also a former touring drummer for Sixx:A.M.....
- drums, percussion
Former
- Dave Buckner — Drummer from 1993-2008 recording on all of the band's official releases with the exception of 1994's Potatoes for Christmas
Potatoes for Christmas is an EP released by Papa Roach in 1994. The album was re-issued on April 8, 2003, and is available through iTunes, amazon.com and was once available at some FYE stores sold as "used". However, the band did not authorize its re-release...
. According to a report on harddriveradio.com, Buckner left the band due to substance abuse issues that stemmed from his recently collapsed marriage. Dave is now in a new two-piece band called Last Angels. On December 12, 2008 it was reported that Buckner has filed a lawsuit claiming that Papa Roach cheated him out of royalties and other compensation due to him. The suit claims that his relationship with the band is "strained and antagonistic" and that he wants "to dissolve Papa Roach." As of March 12, 2009 the band members have settled the suit outside of court. Jacoby ShaddixJacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach and the primary songwriter for the band.-Early life:Shaddix went to Vacaville High School in Vacaville, California....
stated, "We're glad to be done with it. Dave has some serious issues he needs to work out and now we can focus on our record [MetamorphosisMetamorphosis is the fifth major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released by DGC/Interscope on March 24, 2009. The album was originally planned to be titled Days of War, Nights of Love, which is a lyrical quote from the song "No More Secrets" on the band's previous...
]."
Former Session Members
- Ben Luther - Trombonist who was replaced by Jerry Horton in 1993, while the band was still in its initial formation process.
- Will James - Bassist who featured on the band's first record Potatoes for Christmas
Potatoes for Christmas is an EP released by Papa Roach in 1994. The album was re-issued on April 8, 2003, and is available through iTunes, amazon.com and was once available at some FYE stores sold as "used". However, the band did not authorize its re-release...
and demo tape Caca BonitaCaca Bonita is a 2-track EP that was released by Papa Roach in 1995, recorded on a blue cassette tape. It consists of two demo tracks that would later be revamped for their first album, Old Friends from Young Years.As a demo tape it had a very limited release and as a result has become possibly...
. In 1996, he was replaced by Tobin Esperance.
- Ryan Brown - Drummer who temporarily filled in for Dave Buckner on the Potatoes for Christmas
Potatoes for Christmas is an EP released by Papa Roach in 1994. The album was re-issued on April 8, 2003, and is available through iTunes, amazon.com and was once available at some FYE stores sold as "used". However, the band did not authorize its re-release...
recording, who was studying art in Seattle.
- Mike Doherty — Second guitarist during the Lovehatetragedy
Lovehatetragedy is the second major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on June 18, 2002, and did not sell as well as its predecessor, Infest. Notable was the absence of rapping, with the exception of "She Loves Me Not". It still sold approximately 700,000...
tour in 2002.
Discography
- Old Friends from Young Years
Old Friends from Young Years is the debut album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach, self-produced and released in February 1997. This album, along with their subsequent EP release, 5 Tracks Deep, were both released on the band's now defunct indie label, Onion Hardcore, so named because...
(1997)
- Infest
Infest is the debut major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on April 25, 2000, and became the 20th highest selling album of 2000 in the United States. It was certified triple Platinum in the U.S. on July 18, 2001. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart...
(2000)
- Lovehatetragedy
Lovehatetragedy is the second major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on June 18, 2002, and did not sell as well as its predecessor, Infest. Notable was the absence of rapping, with the exception of "She Loves Me Not". It still sold approximately 700,000...
(2002)
- Getting Away with Murder
Getting Away with Murder is the third major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. In this album, they have faded away from their nu metal style completely. It was released on August 31, 2004, and has been certified Platinum in the U.S. Sales as of July 2006 are 1.14 million...
(2004)
- The Paramour Sessions
The Paramour Sessions is the fourth major-label album by Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released on September 12, 2006. While pre-recording, the band rented the Paramour Mansion, which the album name reflects...
(2006)
- Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is the fifth major-label album by the Californian hard rock band Papa Roach. It was released by DGC/Interscope on March 24, 2009. The album was originally planned to be titled Days of War, Nights of Love, which is a lyrical quote from the song "No More Secrets" on the band's previous...
(2009)
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