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Papa Roach

Papa Roach's Genre:

Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Hard Rock

Biography

Starting out as a punk- and rap-influenced band, the northern Californian group Papa Roach eventually grew into a straight-ahead hard rock ensemble with strong heavy metal leanings. Consisting of Coby Dick, Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner, and Tobin Esperance, Papa Roach formed in 1993 and began releasing EPs soon after, including 1994's Potatoes for Christmas and 1995's Caca Bonita. By 1996, the group had replaced original bassist Will James with Esperance and hired a new manager; the following year, Papa Roach released their first full-length album, Old Friends from Young Years, which became a surprise hit on local radio.

The band's regional success led to more prominent gigs, including dates with Suicidal Tendencies, Sevendust, and Powerman 5000, and a deal with Dreamworks Records, which released Papa Roach's second album, Infest, in early 2000. The album went triple platinum thanks to the success of "Last Resort," an intensely popular single that helped make Papa Roach one of the most beloved hard rock acts of the new millennium. Two years later, frontman Coby Dick opted to go by his given name of Jacoby Shaddix, and a new album, lovehatetragedy, was released that June. Stylistically, the band had begun to grow beyond its rap-rock roots and the new tracks showcased a slightly more mature, melodic, and straightforward hard rock sound. That same summer, however, the band joined a number of rap acts -- including Ludacris and Xzibit -- on Eminem's Anger Management Tour.

In 2004, Papa Roach released their fourth studio effort, Getting Away with Murder. Buoyed by the success of the single "Scars," Getting Away with Murder sold well and eventually went platinum. Two years later, Papa Roach began work on their fourth studio album at the infamous and historical Paramour mansion in Hollywood, once the home of silent movie star Antonio Moreno. Released in fall 2006, The Paramour Sessions featured a heavy L.A. rock aesthetic and generated two Top 10 rock singles, although its sales stalled around 400,000 copies. Drummer Dave Buckner exited the lineup one year later; after filling the empty seat with Unwritten Law's Tony Palermo, Papa Roach hit the road to support The Paramour Sessions with tour dates alongside Seether and Staind. They remained on the road after joining Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest in 2008, but the band also found time to return to the Paramour mansion, where they launched songwriting sessions for another album. Released in early 2009, Metamorphosis found Papa Roach reprising their interpretation of metallic hard rock and reuniting with Infest producer Jay Baumgardner. Papa Roach parted ways with Interscope in 2010 and signed a deal with the independent Eleven Seven label. The career-spanning collection The Best of Papa Roach: To Be Loved also appeared in 2010. The band's first album for Eleven Seven, Time for Annihilation, combined new cuts and live re-recordings of their hits and appeared in August of 2010. In 2012, Papa Roach delivered its seventh studio album, The Connection. Featuring production from Sixx: A.M. frontman James Michael, as well as Goldfinger's John Feldmann, the album showcased a mix of the styles and sounds the band has touched on over the years from rap to more straight-ahead hard rock. ~ Heather Phares

AOL Radio Stations Papa Roach is Featured on (18)

Rocklahoma 2013

The Midwest's biggest rock fest returns to Pryor, OK May 24th, 25th, & 26th. ROCKLAHOMA 2013 is back with yet another amazing lineup with headliners Guns N' Roses, Bush, Alice In Chains, Bullet for my Valentine, Korn, and Cheap Trick. Plus a ton more bands like, Papa Roach, Halestorm, and Hollywood Undead. Listen to them all right here!

New Rock First

New Rock First on Slacker Radio is for Rock fans that want to be the first to find out about new music. Emerging bands, new releases, and songs that are too hot for the radio- it's all here, and it's all brand new.

Hard Rock

Hard Rock on Slacker Radio is the way Rock is supposed to be...good and hard. You'll hear the best new music from bands like System of a Down, Chevelle, Saliva, Tool, Korn, Shinedown, Metallica, Disturbed as well as deeper album cuts from your favorite Rock bands to give you the full hard rock experience.

Rock Hits

Fitz Madrid is your host for Rock Hits on Slacker Radio. It’s the best of the catalogue from Metallica, System of a Down and Nirvana with a little classic rock for spice. You'll also hear new music from bands like Shinedown, Nickelback, Breaking Benjamin and many more.

Beale St. Music Festival 2013

The 2013 Beale Street Music Festival marks the 37th anniversary of the festival which each year attracts music enthusiasts from all 50 states and a dozen foreign countries to the storied city where rock-n-roll and blues music all began. Beale St. Music Festival 2013 on Slacker features all of the artists from this year's amazing lineup including headliners like The Black Keys and Alice in Chains, plus everything from Sheryl Crow to Big Boi

Alt. Hard Rock

Alt. Hard Rock on Slacker Radio delivers the harder, edgier, rock side of the Alternative music world. You'll hear staples like Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam and Nirvana as well as the the latest from the Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Green Day and more.

Rock

Rock on Slacker Radio is a tribute to all things rock, from AC/DC to Disturbed. You'll hear everything that rocks with no filler and no acoustic guitars.

Top 50 Alt/Rock Songs of 2011

Join Slacker Radio’s Mat Diablo as he counts down the 50 biggest Alternative and New Rock songs of 2011. This countdown is based on the most Hearted, most listened to, and most searched for songs on Slacker Radio’s Alternative, Alternative Hits, and Hard Rock radio stations. A countdown based on the songs that you actually cared about in 2011- what a concept!

'00s Rock

'00s Rock plays your favorite fist pumping post-grunge and nu-metal. Slacker's '00s Rock goes deeper on the decade that gave you Disturbed, Shinedown, Seether, Godsmack, and more. If your ears are ringing, you're listening to '00s Rock.

'00s Alternative

The '00s were a time of great change for Alternative music. The authenticity of Grunge gave way to the anger of Nu-Metal. Bands like Blink-182, Incubus, and 311 found themselves as the elder statesmen of the genre, and we were introduced to new bands like The Killers, Death Cab For Cutie, and the White Stripes. And let's not forget our brief fling with all things Emo- via bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. You'll hear it all on Slacker's 00's Alternative station.

Rock Adrenaline

Channel the rage- Rock Adrenaline on Slacker Radio features high-octane Rock tracks to help you beat your personal best. From AC/DC to White Zombie, this station features songs that were hand-picked for their aggressive sound and motivational tempo. This is the station for rock fans that’s guaranteed to get you through at day at the gym or a weekend at boot camp.

'00s Hits

Hits of the 2000s on Slacker brings the best hits that the decade has to offer from 2000 right up to today!

Party Rock

Party Rock on Slacker has your party tunes covered with classics from AC/DC, Metallica, and The Stones. You'll also hear the latest from the Foo Fighters, Korn and System of a Down to keep your party rocking for hours. Have a few drinks, and party hard. We will rock it for you.

Rock Ballads

Rock Ballads on Slacker Radio will take you back to the days of big hair and big love ballads. Raise your lighters in the air, grab the one you love, and find your own “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”. Big Rock Ballads on Slacker Radio features all the best balladeers from the 70’s and 80’s like Journey, Foreigner, and Aerosmith.

Alternative Workout

Even Alternative people like to work up a sweat. With this in mind, Alternative Workout serves up a continuous barrage of high energy tunes from the complete Alternative spectrum. We've got grunge, punk, and all decades of Alt-rock covered. Let's do this already.

Party Alternative

Party Alternative on Slacker pumps out the best alternative party tunes including classics by The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Jane's Addiction as well as the latest from the Foo Fighters, Green Day and many more to keep your party going day and night.

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