Papa Roach
'Last Resort' to now, nu-metal survivors who never stopped filling fields, with Jacoby Shaddix still working every inch of stage.
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- O2 universumTickets
- Ing ArenaTickets
- Adidas ArenaTickets
- Palacio VistalegreTickets
- Ldlc ArenaTickets
- Mississippi Coast ColiseumTickets
- Ameris Bank AmphitheatreTickets
- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State FairgroundsTickets
- FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront ParkTickets
- Truliant AmphitheaterTickets
- The Paramount BaltimoreTickets
- Barclays CenterTickets
- Mohegan Sun ArenaTickets
- Citizens Live at The WylieTickets
- Everwise Amphitheater at White River State ParkTickets
- BMO PavilionTickets
- Riverbend Music CenterTickets
- Pine Knob Music TheatreTickets
- Leader Bank PavilionTickets
- Freedom Mortgage PavilionTickets
- The Pavilion at Montage MountainTickets
- Blossom Music CenterTickets
- The Pavilion at Northerly IslandTickets
- Saint Louis Music ParkTickets
- Moody Center ATXTickets
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by HuntsmanTickets
- First Financial Credit Union AmphitheaterTickets
- Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreTickets
- Toyota ArenaTickets
- PH Live at Planet HollywoodTickets
- Red Rocks AmphitheatreTickets
- Utah First Credit Union AmphitheatreTickets
- Golden 1 CenterTickets
- Cascades AmphitheaterTickets
- White River AmphitheatreTickets
About Papa Roach
Papa Roach is a nu-metal band from Vacaville, CA, formed in 1993.
Papa Roach formed in Vacaville, California, in 1993, after singer Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Dave Buckner met on the Vacaville High School football field. Guitarist Jerry Horton, from nearby Vanden High School, joined soon after, and the band's name combined the nicknames of Shaddix's two grandfathers, "Papa" and "Roach." Bassist Tobin Esperance completed the lineup in 1996, replacing early member Will James.
The band spent the mid-1990s playing whatever shows it could find, releasing a string of independent EPs and a debut album, Old Friends from Young Years, in 1997. Two years later Papa Roach signed to DreamWorks Records, setting up the release that would make its name.
That album, Infest, arrived in 2000 and went on to sell triple platinum. Its lead single, "Last Resort," paired rapped verses with a sung chorus in the style then dominating American rock radio, topped the Alternative Songs chart, and was eventually certified six times platinum on its own.
Papa Roach followed with the gold-selling Lovehatetragedy in 2002 and the platinum Getting Away with Murder in 2004, whose single "Scars" became the band's biggest mainstream hit, reaching number 15 on the Hot 100. Across these records and the ones that followed, the group moved gradually toward straightforward hard rock and alternative metal, keeping the big choruses while dropping much of the rap phrasing.
Buckner left the band in 2007 and was replaced by Tony Palermo, a lineup that has held ever since through albums including Metamorphosis, The Connection, F.E.A.R., Crooked Teeth, Who Do You Trust? and 2022's Ego Trip. Shaddix's between-song exhortations and constant movement remain a fixture of the live show, more than three decades into the band's run.
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Questions about Papa Roach
What festivals is Papa Roach playing in 2027?
Papa Roach is booked at 1 festival we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is Papa Roach on tour?
Yes. Papa Roach has 35 shows listed, from Praha 9, Czechia on Nov 24, 2026 to Auburn, WA on Jun 27, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Papa Roach playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Papa Roach is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Sunday, May 9.
Where is Papa Roach from?
Papa Roach is from Vacaville, CA.
Who is in Papa Roach?
Papa Roach is Tobin Esperance (bass), Tony Palermo (drums), Jerry Horton (guitar) and Jacoby Shaddix (lead vocals). Former members include David Buckner.
When did Papa Roach form?
Papa Roach formed in Vacaville in 1993.
What was Papa Roach's first album?
Papa Roach's first album was Old Friends From Young Years (1997). The latest is Ego Trip (2022).
What kind of music does Papa Roach play?
Papa Roach plays nu-metal and alt-rock.
What festivals has Papa Roach played before?
Papa Roach has played Louder Than Life 2026, BottleRock 2026.