Jacoby Shaddix: Last News

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix has reflected on the band’s cover of Aerosmith‘s ‘Sweet Emotion’, acknowledging that “it just wasn’t good enough”.Papa Roach performed a cover of ‘Sweet Emotion’ live in front of Aerosmith as part of MTV‘s 2002 tribute to Steven Tyler and co. during the mtvICON: Aerosmith special. Watch Papa Roach’s cover performance below.Now, speaking to Baltimore’s 98 Rock Station, Shaddix reflected on how the cover came about, the band’s thoughts on it and on how Aerosmith reacted.“So MTV, back in the day, asked us to come do this thing to honour Aerosmith,” Shaddix recalled.

Papa 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.

Papa Roach have released the official music video for their 2015 remaster of ‘Broken As Me’, featuring a guest appearance from Asking Alexandria‘s Danny Worsnop.The new version of the track coincides with Papa Roach’s ‘Greatest Hits Vol.2: The Better Noise Years’, which was released on Friday (March 19).On collaborating with Worsnop, singer Jacoby Shaddix said: “He’s been on our list for a while, and having just toured together, we thought of Danny first when listening to some of the deeper cuts on the album. With the pandemic in full swing, Danny was down right away.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix has revealed that the band are holding off on releasing their next album until the Covid-19 pandemic eventually subsides.In a new interview with Germany’s Rock Antenne radio, he said: “The touring is not coming back for the rest of this year. I mean, there’ll be some pop-up shows here and there, but we’re not gonna drop a new album and tour until 2022.

Papa Roach have teamed up with TikTok star Jeris Johnson for a reloaded version of their classic 2000 anthem ‘Last Resort’ – listen to it below.Released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the nu-metal band’s global hit, the new remix was first teased back in November when Johnson shared a behind-the-scenes video of him and Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix in the studio together.“It was amazing to hear that Jeris connected with the track the same way people all over the world have,” Shaddix said in a statement.

A new horror film called “The Retaliators” enlists musicians like Tommy Lee, Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix and many more.