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Papa Roach, hailing from Vacaville, California, was formed in 1993. The original lineup featured lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, bassist Will James, and drummer Dave Buckner. They started by performing at local venues, quickly building a reputation for their energetic shows and unique blend of rock and rap elements.
The band’s discography includes several studio albums that have solidified their place in rock history. Their major-label debut, Infest (2000), achieved triple-platinum status, propelled by the success of the single “Last Resort.” Subsequent albums include Lovehatetragedy (2002), Getting Away with Murder (2004), The Paramour Sessions (2006), Metamorphosis (2009), Time for Annihilation (2010), The Connection (2012), F.E.A.R. (2015), Crooked Teeth (2017), Who Do You Trust? (2019), and Ego Trip (2022). Each release showcases the band’s evolution, experimenting with various rock subgenres while maintaining their distinctive sound.
Throughout their career, Papa Roach has released numerous hit singles that have resonated with audiences worldwide. “Last Resort” became an anthem for many, addressing themes of personal struggle and resilience. Other notable tracks include “Scars,” “Getting Away with Murder,” and “Lifeline,” each reflecting the band’s ability to connect with listeners through raw and relatable lyrics.
The band has received several accolades, including nominations for Grammy Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, reflecting their impact and recognition within the music industry. Their ability to adapt and evolve has garnered them a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
Beyond their musical achievements, Papa Roach has demonstrated a profound commitment to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. In October 2023, they donated $150,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Talk Away The Dark Campaign,” underscoring their dedication to supporting mental health initiatives. Additionally, during their UK tour in 2024, the band presented a £20,000 cheque to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), further highlighting their commitment to this critical cause.
Frontman Jacoby Shaddix has been open about his personal struggles with substance abuse and mental health, using his experiences to connect with fans and advocate for seeking help. In a 2024 interview, he emphasized the importance of hope and resilience, stating, “There’s hope in the darkness. No matter how tough life gets, whatever slings and arrows life is throwing at you, you can get through it. You’ve just got to dig deep.”
Papa Roach’s enduring appeal lies in their relentless energy, relatable songwriting, and willingness to tackle difficult subjects head-on. Their music serves as a cathartic outlet for many, offering solace and understanding to those facing similar struggles. By intertwining their art with activism, they have solidified their status not just as musicians but as advocates for change, making a lasting impact both within and beyond the music industry.
Complete List Of Papa Roach Songs From A to Z
- 829 – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- 9th Life – The Connection – 2012
- …To Be Loved – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- …To Be Loved (Edited) – Hit 3 Pack: Forever – 2007
- …To Be Loved (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Alive (N’ Out of Control) – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Always Wandering – Ego Trip – 2022
- American Dreams – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Anxiety – Elephunk – 2003
- As Far as I Remember – The Connection – 2012
- Be Free – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Before I Die – The Connection – 2012
- Better Than Life – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Between Angels and Insects – Infest – 2000
- Between Angels and Insects (live from Germany) – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Between Angels and Insects (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Binge – Infest – 2000
- Binge – …Let Em Know! – 1999
- Black Clouds – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Blanket of Fear – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Bleeding Through – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Blood (Empty Promises) – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Blood Brothers – Infest – 2000
- Blood Brothers – Ozzfest 2001: The Second Millennium – 2001
- Bloodline – Ego Trip – 2022
- Born for Greatness – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Born with Nothing, Die with Everything – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Break the Fall – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Breathe You In – The Connection – 2012
- Broken Home – Infest – 2000
- Broken Home (live in Chicago) – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Broken Home (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Broken as Me – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Broken as Me (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Burn (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Carry Me – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Caught Dead – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Change or Die – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Cheez-z-Fux – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- Code of Energy – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Coffee Thoughts – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- Come Around – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Crash – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Crooked Teeth – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Cut the Line – Ego Trip – 2022
- Cut the Line (featuring Caleb Shomo) – Ego Trip – 2022
- DIRTYcutFREAK – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Days of War – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Dead Cell – Infest – 2000
- Dead Cell (live) – Infest – 2000
- Dead Cell / Tough Enough Theme (live) – WWF Tough Enough – 2001
- Decompression Period – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Dendrilopis – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- Devil – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Do or Die – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Don’t Look Back – Biker Boyz soundtrack – 2003
- Done with You – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Dying to Believe – Ego Trip – 2022
- Dying to Believe (Acoustic) – Ego Trip – 2022
- Ego Trip – Ego Trip – 2022
- Elevate – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Engage – The Connection – 2012
- Even If I Could – Avengers Assemble – 2012
- Face Everything and Rise – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Face Everything and Rise (live) – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Face Everything and Rise (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Falling Apart – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Fear Hate Love – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Feel Like Home – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Forever – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Forever (Edited) – Hit 3 Pack: Forever – 2007
- Forever (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- GrrBrr – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Getting Away with Murder – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Getting Away with Murder (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Getting Away with Murder (Live) – Rolling Stones Original – 2004
- Give Me Back My Life – The Connection – 2012
- Gouge Away – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Gravity – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Had Enough – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Happy Birthday – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Harder Than a Coffin Nail – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Help – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Heridas – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Hollywood Whore – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Hope for the Hopeless – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- I Almost Told You That I Loved You – Metamorphosis – 2009
- I Devise My Own Demise – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- I Love Babies – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- I Suffer Well – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- I Surrender – Ego Trip – 2022
- Infest – Infest – 2000
- Infest (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Into the Light – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Intro (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Kill the Noise – Ego Trip – 2022
- Killing Time – Ego Trip – 2022
- Kick in the Teeth (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Last Resort – Infest – 2000
- Last Resort (clean) – Infest – 2000
- Last Resort (live from Germany) – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Last Resort (live in Chicago) – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Last Resort (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Last Resort (Live) – Rolling Stones Original – 2004
- Leader of the Broken Hearts – The Connection – 2012
- Leader of the Broken Hearts (live) – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark) – Ego Trip – 2022
- Legacy – Infest – 2000
- Legacy – …Let Em Know! – 1999
- Lenny’s – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- Liar – Ego Trip – 2022
- Life Is a Bullet – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Lifeline – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Lifeline (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Liquid Diet – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Live This Down – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Living Room – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Love Me Till It Hurts – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Lovehatetragedy – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Lulu Espidiachi – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- M-80 (Explosive Energy Movement) – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Mama’s Dress – Potatoes For Christmas – 1994
- Maniac – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- March Out of the Darkness – Metamorphosis – 2009
- My Heart Is a Fist – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- My Medication – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Naked in Front of the Computer – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Never Enough – Infest – 2000
- Never Have to Say Goodbye – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Never Said It – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Nights of Love – Metamorphosis – 2009
- No Apologies – Ego Trip – 2022
- No More Secrets – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- None of the Above – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Not Coming Home – Kevin & Bean’s Super Christmas – 2006
- Not That Beautiful – The Connection – 2012
- Not Listening – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Not the Only One – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Nothing – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Orange Drive Palms – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Peewagon – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Periscope – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Problems – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Reckless – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Renegade Music – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Revenge – Infest – 2000
- Ricochet – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Roses on My Grave – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- SOS – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Scars – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Scars – Hit 3 Pack: Forever – 2007
- Scars (Live in Chicago) – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Scars (live) – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Scars (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Set Me Off – The Connection – 2012
- She Loves Me Not – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- She Loves Me Not (live in Chicago) – Metamorphosis – 2009
- She Loves Me Not (Live) – Rolling Stones Original – 2004
- Shut Up N Die (reprise) – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Silence Is the Enemy – The Connection – 2012
- Singular Indestructible Droid – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Skeletons – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Snakes – Infest – 2000
- Snakes – …Let Em Know! – 1999
- Sometimes – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Spotlight (Demo) – Ego Trip – 2022
- Stand Up – Ego Trip – 2022
- Stand Up (Bloody Beatroots Remix) – Ego Trip – 2022
- Stand Up (featuring The Battle Drum Marching Band) – Ego Trip – 2022
- State of Emergency – Metamorphosis – 2009
- Still Swingin’ – The Connection – 2012
- Still Swingin’ (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Stop Looking Start Seeing – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Sunrise Trailer Park – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Swerve – Ego Trip – 2022
- Swerve (Rockzilla Remix) – Ego Trip – 2022
- Take Me – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Take Me (Live Napster Version) – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- The Addict – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- The Ending – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- The Fire – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- The World Around You – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Thanx – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- Thrown Away/Tightrope – Infest – 2000
- Tightrope – …Let Em Know! – 1999
- Time Is Running Out – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- Time and Time Again – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Top of the World – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Traumatic – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Tyranny of Normality – Getting Away with Murder – 2004
- Unglued – Ego Trip – 2022
- Walking Dead – The Connection – 2012
- Walking Thru Barbed Wire – Lovehatetragedy – 2002
- Walking Thru Barbed Wire – …Let Em Know! – 1999
- War Over Me – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- Warriors – F.E.A.R. – 2015
- What Do You Do? – The Paramour Sessions – 2006
- What’s Left of Me – The Connection – 2012
- Where Did the Angels Go – The Connection – 2012
- Where Did the Angels Go? (Live) – Crooked Teeth – 2017
- Who Do You Trust? – Who Do You Trust? – 2019
- Wish You Never Met Me – The Connection – 2012
- Won’t Let Up – The Connection – 2012
- You Gotta Want It – The Connection – 2012
- hedake – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- iSEDuFnDie** – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
- intro – Old Friends from Young Years – 1997
Albums And EPs
Potatoes For Christmas (1994): 7 songs
Old Friends from Young Years (1997): 13 songs
…Let Em Know! (1999): 5 songs
Infest (2000): 14 songs
Ozzfest 2001: The Second Millennium (2001): 1 song
WWF Tough Enough (2001): 1 song
Lovehatetragedy (2002): 16 songs
Biker Boyz soundtrack (2003): 1 song
Elephunk (2003): 1 song
Getting Away with Murder (2004): 15 songs
Rolling Stones Original (2004): 3 songs
The Paramour Sessions (2006): 17 songs
Kevin & Bean’s Super Christmas (2006): 1 song
Hit 3 Pack: Forever (2007): 3 songs
Metamorphosis (2009): 15 songs
The Connection (2012): 17 songs
Avengers Assemble (2012): 1 song
F.E.A.R. (2015): 15 songs
Crooked Teeth (2017): 29 songs
Who Do You Trust? (2019): 12 songs
Ego Trip (2022): 20 songs
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