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Papa Roach Shine Light on 'Leader of the Broken Hearts' Video

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:36:53 +0000

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix has seen his fair share of hard times, but out of the darkness, he's still maintained a sense of optimism and that shines through particularly strong within the band's latest single, 'Leader of the Broken Hearts.' That light in the dark is exactly what's at the heart of the band's new video for the track.

Papa Roach Announce 2013 'The Connection' Headlining Tour

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:07:48 +0000

Papa Roach are fresh off a tour with Stone Sour, and now they're ready to take the headlining spot all for themselves with 'The Connection' tour. The trek will also feature Escape the Fate and Otherwise burning up stages across the United States.

Papa Roach Unveil 'Before I Die' Video

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:32:23 +0000

Papa Roach are ending 2012 with a little video extravaganza. Earlier this month, fans got the 'Where Did the Angels Go' clip and now, getting in just under the 2012 deadline, there's a new video for 'Before I Die.'

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix on His Post-Surgery Vocal Performances: 'I'm Slaying It'

Chad Childers — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:26:59 +0000

Papa Roach are happily back on the road after several stops and starts this year while vocalist Jacoby Shaddix was determining whether vocal surgery would be necessary. The rocker caught up with the Armed Forces Network (check out the audio below) in Germany and spoke with Army Sergeant Russell Toof about his recovery from the vocal surgery and other topics.

Papa Roach Performing + Answering Questions During Live YouTube Session

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:30:43 +0000

Papa Roach may not have been able to cut their summer and fall tour plans short, but the band is ready to bring you a special show this afternoon (Oct. 23), and you can watch it live. The group has teamed with YouTube for a live performance and question and answer session and you can watch it in the video below. It'll mark the band's first performance since singer Jacoby Shaddix underwent vocal surgery several weeks ago.

Papa Roach Featured On Upcoming 'YouTube Presents' Live Episode

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:32:12 +0000

With their new disc ‘The Connection’ now out on shelves and fiery frontman Jacoby Shaddix on the mend after recent vocal surgery that forced the band to drop off of this summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, Papa Roach are officially back! But wait, that's not all - the band recently announced that they will be participating in an upcoming episode of ‘YouTube Presents' later this month as a special thanks to their supportive fanbase.

Three Days Grace + Papa Roach Score High Debuts on Billboard 200 Album Chart

Chad Bowar — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:10:48 +0000

Three Days Grace and Papa Roach make strong showings on the latest Billboard 200 album chart, as both bands’ new discs debut in the Top 20. ‘Transit of Venus’ from Three Days Grace lands at No. 5 in its first week, selling 48,000 copies. Our review of the album states, “They’ve stepped out of their comfort [...]

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix: 'This Is The Record That Our Fans Have Been Waiting For'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:40 +0000

The road to the release of Papa Roach’s new disc ‘The Connection’ (out Oct. 2) has not always been a smooth one, but that’s part of what powers the strength that it delivers. Written during a tumultuous time during lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix’s life, the disc portrays a dark time for the band played out song by song. Kicking it off is the face-punching lead-off single ‘Still Swingin’ which is merely the prelude to the darkness that lies within.

Papa Roach Unleash 'Still Swingin' Video as Jacoby Shaddix Recovers From Vocal Surgery

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:02 +0000

While frontman Jacoby Shaddix recovers from vocal surgery, Papa Roach have unleashed the video for ‘Still Swingin,’ the first single off their upcoming album ‘The Connection’ (due Oct. 2). The video shows the band performing atop a rooftop along with scenes of a zombie narrative that was suggested by Shaddix’s 7-year-old son. Of the tune [...]

Papa Roach Drops Out From Q-Ruption is Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival

Bryen — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:07:38 +0000

Bad news for Papa Roach fans – Jacoby Shaddix has been diagnosed with with a vocal chord issue and will have to undergo surgery to remove the nodule and prevent future damage. There is however a silver lining for fans who will be attending the show – longer set times for the other bands. Jacoby was quoted [...]

Jerry Horton Of Papa Roach Talks Q-Ruption [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:34:12 +0000

Who do you love? Who do you hate? I get to the bottom of it all with Jerry of Papa Roach as he prepares for Q-Ruption 2012. Q-Ruption 2012 is around the corner and Papa Roach and the rest of the bands are getting excited to play for the people of Albany. Jerry explains what [...]

Rob's Top Songs of Q-Ruption Performers [VIDEO]

WQBK — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:45:16 +0000

The countdown is on. Labor Day Weekend and September 1st will be here before you know it, that weekend marks the biggest rock festival to hit the Capital Region this summer. The Q103 Q-Ruption is the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival and will begin to erupt at 1:30pm. Q-Ruption will have 12 bands performing that [...]

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix Ready to Rock as Uproar Festival Approaches

Chad Childers — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:00:55 +0000

Just last month, Papa Roach singer Jacoby Shaddix detailed some vocal issues he was experiencing that needed to be treated before the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival took place. With the tour just over a week away, the rocker updated us on his status.

Papa Roach Singer Jacoby Shaddix Reveals He's Battling Vocal Ailment

Chad Bowar — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:25:55 +0000

In a recent interview conducted at a Papa Roach show in Allentown, Pa., the band’s frontman Jacoby Shaddix revealed he is having vocal issues. It’s a potentially serious situation, and the timing couldn’t be worse with a big tour coming up. “I went to a vocal specialist. I have what’s called a node that’s forming [...]

Papa Roach Reveal New Album Title and Offer Tease of First Single

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:28:31 +0000

Papa Roach are releasing the details of their new upcoming disc piece by piece, keeping fans in full suspense. A few weeks ago, the band announced a release date of Oct. 2 for the new release, and now P-Raoch have confirmed the title of the disc will be ‘The Connection.’

Papa Roach Announces New Album on Live Chat with Fans [VIDEO]

WQBK — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:21:05 +0000

Yesterday afternoon Q-Ruption 2012 performer Papa Roach announced to their fans via live chat that they were releasing their sixth studio album on October 2nd, 2012. In case you missed any part of the live chat, you can re-watch it now.

Live Chat With Papa Roach Today at 6pm

WQBK — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:25:37 +0000

Q-Ruption 2012 performing artist Papa Roach will be conducting a live chat today via their Facebook page. Today at 6pm. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Tobin Esperance and drummer Tony Palermo will make a special announcement as well as interact and chat with Roach fans. What do you think the announcement is? Take the poll.

Papa Roach – Aspen's Crush of the Night

Aspen — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:28:09 +0000

I grew up listening to Papa Roach . They are awesome and now we all get see them live Septemeber 1st at SPAC for Q-Ruption 2012. So tonight Papa Roach is my crush.

Q103 Presents Q-Ruption 2012

Bryen — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:00:16 +0000

Join us SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST at the SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Shinedown
Since their formation in Jacksonville Florida in 2002, Shinedown has been hitting the airwaves hard bringing a unique blend of alternative metal, hard rock, and grunge sounds to the table.
Godsmack
Godsmack is a heavy metal band that was formed in 1995 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Staind
Formed in 1995 in Springfield

Papa Roach Frontman Jacoby Shaddix Says New Album Will Drop in September

Anne Erickson — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:31:54 +0000

Papa Roach are gearing up for a busy summer, as the hard rockers are playing the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival this August and also readying a shiny new album. Speaking with Army Sergeant Russell Toof of American Forces Network Europe, frontman Jacoby Shaddix revealed that fans should expect a new Papa Roach album by this September.