SANTA MONICA, CA (Geffen Records) - The members of
Papa Roach are finding their band loved by the masses these days. The 10X Platinum selling rockers will join up with
Guns N' Roses as a special opening act for the band's first eight shows this month.
"Papa Roach and Axl Rose, perfect together," remarked lead singer Jacoby Shaddix. "I know GNR fans rock, so these shows are going to be explosive."
Papa Roach's new album "The Paramour Sessions" is the band's fourth consecutive album to debut Top 20 on the Billboard album chart. And now, the first single from the album: "... To Be Loved" will be used as the opening theme every week on WWE Raw.
"We're stoked that the WWE liked this track enough to use it every week," remarked drummer Dave Bucker. "WWE fans are passionate and I think our song is going to fit perfectly with them."
Since the release of their major label debut album back in 2000, Papa Roach have released three albums: "Infest," "lovehatetragedy," and "Getting Away with Murder" selling over 10 million copies of those titles combined. The band has now scored nine consecutive hit singles on the charts and six Top 10's including "Broken Home," "She Loves Me Not," "Last Resort," "Getting Away with Murder," "Scars," and now " ... To Be Loved." With the high debuts of all four of the band's albums, Papa Roach are firmly establishing themselves as one of the undeniable success stories of the last decade.
Following the conclusion of the band's tour with Guns N' Roses, Papa Roach will headline this year's Zippo Hot Tour. Dates for the Zippo Hot Tour will be announced shortly.
PAPA ROACH TOUR W/GUNS N' ROSES
10/20/06 Jacksonville, FL Veterans Memorial Arena
10/22/06 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center
10/24/06 Sunrise, FL Bank Atlantic Center
10/25/06 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
10/27/06 Estero, FL Germain Arena
10/29/06 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico
11/02/06 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/03/06 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena