Papa Roach Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Papa Roach
Papa Roach performing in 2023 at Rock im Park.
Background information
Origin	Vacaville, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock nu metal alternative metal rap metal hard rock
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Eleven Seven DGC Interscope Geffen DreamWorks New Noize

Members	Jacoby Shaddix Jerry Horton Tobin Esperance Tony Palermo

Past members	Dave Buckner Ben Luther Will James Ryan Brown Anne Mikolajcik

Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. They formed in 1993. The first members were lead singer Jacoby Shaddix, drummer Dave Buckner, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther.

After making a few early recordings, bassist Will James left. He was replaced by Tobin Esperance. The band signed with DreamWorks Records in 1999. Their first major album, Infest (2000), was a huge success.

Over the years, Papa Roach has released many popular albums. These include Lovehatetragedy (2002) and Getting Away with Murder (2004). After drummer Dave Buckner left in 2007, Tony Palermo joined the band.

The band continued to release new music, including Metamorphosis (2009), F.E.A.R. (2015), and Crooked Teeth (2017). Their eleventh studio album, Ego Trip, came out in 2022.

History
Musical Style and Influences
Band Members
Discography
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History

How the Band Started (1993–1999)

The story of Papa Roach began in 1993. Singer Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Dave Buckner met on their high school football field. They decided to start a band. Soon, guitarist Jerry Horton and a few other students joined them. They entered their school's talent show but didn't win.

The band practiced every day and played any show they could get. They named their band Papa Roach. The name is a tribute to Shaddix's grandfathers, who were both musicians.

In 1996, their friend Tobin Esperance became the new bass player. The band started getting more attention. They toured with popular bands like Incubus and Static-X. In 1999, after releasing a few EPs on their own, they signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records.

Becoming Famous (2000–2005)

The band in 2006. From left to right: Dave Buckner, Tobin Esperance, Jacoby Shaddix, and Jerry Horton.

After signing with DreamWorks, Papa Roach recorded their first major album, Infest. Released in 2000, it sold over 30,000 copies in its first week. The album included the hit song "Last Resort". This song made the band famous around the world.

The band toured with famous artists like Eminem and Limp Bizkit. They also played at big music festivals like Ozzfest. Their song "Blood Brothers" was even featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.

In 2002, they released their next album, Lovehatetragedy. It had a different sound, with more singing and less rapping. Two years later, their album Getting Away with Murder came out. It was also a big success, thanks to the popular single "Scars".

New Albums and a New Drummer (2006–2010)

The Papa Roach logo used from 2006 to 2012.

On September 12, 2006, Papa Roach released The Paramour Sessions. They named it after the mansion where they recorded it. The song "...To Be Loved" from this album became the theme song for the TV show WWE Raw.

In 2007, drummer Dave Buckner took a break from the band for personal reasons. Tony Palermo filled in for him on tour. The following year, the band announced that Buckner was leaving permanently and Palermo was their new official drummer.

The band's next album was called Metamorphosis. It was released in 2009. The title was chosen to show how much the band had changed over the years. The album's first single, "Lifeline", was very popular.

In 2010, the band released Time for Annihilation. This album was special because it had both live songs and new studio tracks.

More Music and Tours (2011–2018)

Papa Roach performing live in 2015.

Papa Roach stayed busy, releasing The Connection in 2012. The album featured a mix of their classic rock sound with some new electronic elements. The music video for the song "Still Swingin'" was based on an idea from Jacoby's eight-year-old son.

In 2015, the band released F.E.A.R.. The title stands for "Face Everything and Rise." For this album, they worked with other artists for the first time. They toured with bands like Five Finger Death Punch and In This Moment.

Their ninth album, Crooked Teeth, came out in 2017. It had two number-one hit songs, "Help" and "Born for Greatness". "Born for Greatness" also became a theme song for WWE Raw.

Recent Years (2019–Present)

Papa Roach performing live in 2018.

The band released their tenth album, Who Do You Trust?, in 2019. They continued to explore new sounds while staying true to their rock roots.

In 2022, Papa Roach released Ego Trip. To create this album, they worked with other musicians like Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333 and the rapper Sueco.

On January 22, 2025, the band released a new song called "Even If It Kills Me." This was the first single from their upcoming twelfth album. The release happened on the same day they started a European tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their famous album Infest.

Musical Style and Influences

Papa Roach is known for playing several types of rock music. These include alternative rock, nu metal, and hard rock. Their early music often included rapping, which is known as rap metal. Over time, their style has changed.

On later albums like Getting Away with Murder, the band moved away from rapping. They focused more on singing and a classic rock sound. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix said he wanted to be "a rocker."

The band is influenced by many famous groups. Some of their favorites are Faith No More, Metallica, and Queen. Shaddix has said that singer Mike Patton of Faith No More was a big inspiration for his singing style.

Papa Roach is considered one of the most important bands of the nu metal era. Their catchy songs and powerful lyrics helped make the genre popular in the early 2000s.