Jacoby Shaddix says Papa Roach, KoRn and Deftones are “the next Metallicas”
nme.comPapa Roach, KoRn and Deftones are “the next Metallicas”.During a recent interview with Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 (via Metal Hammer), the Papa Roach frontman explained: “We’re watching Metallica step into that Rolling Stones spot right now.
And Foo Fighters are another one of those groups.”The comments came after host Andy Hall expressed his concerns about there being a possible lack of newer bands that are able to reach James Hetfield and co’s level of success after they retire.Shaddix, who founded Papa Roach in 1993, went on to cite his own group as well as KoRn and Deftones as “the next Metallicas”.The vocalist continued: “You know what I mean?
That’s it. We’re stepping into that spot now. It just comes to, I guess, being able to survive the treachery of this rock and roll life.
And if you can do that and still continue to create good art and good music, then we can get into that space.”Speaking of his band’s lifelong ambition to become a veteran act, Shaddix said: “It was my goal, honestly, since childhood.
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