Papa Roach

'Papa Roach' is a four-piece alternative rock band from Vacaville, California. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album 'Infest' (2000). The group's success continued with later releases 'Lovehatetragedy' (2002) and 'Getting Away with Murder' (2004). The group's fourth major album, 'The Paramour Sessions', was released on September 12, 2006. Their newest album, 'Metamorphosis', will be released on March 24, 2009. Papa Roach has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. - Band history - - Papa Roach's early years (1993-1998) - The formation of Papa Roach began in January 1993, when Jacoby Shaddix (vocals) and Dave Buckner (drums) met on the Vacaville High School football field during an intense match, where the two ended up talking about music. They were later joined by Will James (bass) and Ben Luther (trombone) completing Papa Roach’s first ever line-up. They decided to enter the school's talent show, where they performed a cover ...