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20 Facts About Papa Roach

1.

Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993.

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Papa Roach's formation began in January 1993, when lead singer Jacoby Shaddix and drummer Dave Buckner met on the Vacaville High School football field.

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At this point, Papa Roach was practicing every day and touring, playing every gig they could get.

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4.

In 1994, Papa Roach released their first EP titled Potatoes for Christmas.

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5.

In 2002, Papa Roach embarked on some tours including the second Anger Management Tour in 2002.

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6.

In late 2003, Papa Roach wrote and recorded their third album with the working title Dancing In the Ashes, but released as Getting Away with Murder.

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7.

In October 2006, Papa Roach toured with bands such as Guns N' Roses, during their Chinese Democracy tour, and Deftones throughout the United States, having major success.

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8.

Papa Roach was expected to rejoin the group shortly afterwards.

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9.

Papa Roach stated that Dave was still trying to get his life back together.

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10.

Papa Roach toured with Nickelback on their Dark Horse Tour through Live Nation outdoor amphitheater's along with Hinder and Saving Abel in the summer, and ever Breaking Benjamin.

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11.

Papa Roach said that the first single would be "Kick In the Teeth" and that the band switched labels to Eleven Seven Music.

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12.

In October 2010, Papa Roach began the "Monsters of Annihilation" tour with Skillet.

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13.

Papa Roach mentioned that Papa Roach would explore "electronic sounds" for this upcoming release.

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14.

Papa Roach played two intimate shows in London and Sheffield in July 2011 with the band Yashin.

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15.

Papa Roach entered the studio on November 2011 to work on their next album, aiming for a mid-2012 release.

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16.

Papa Roach started off touring for 2012 Co-Headlining dates with Shinedown, along with other supporting acts such as Adelitas Way and In This Moment.

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17.

Papa Roach participated on the main stage of the 2012 Uproar Festival alongside Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, and Adelitas Way.

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18.

Papa Roach has been described as alternative metal, hard rock, rap metal, alternative rock, nu metal, rap rock, punk rock, pop rock, and rapcore.

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19.

Papa Roach said that the band was going to explore "electronic sounds for the next record".

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20.

Papa Roach is considered one of the bands that defined the nu metal sound.

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