Evanescence delivered an awe-inspiring performance at Germany’s Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals this past weekend, leaving no doubt about their ability to captivate a crowd. The seasoned alt-rock nu-metal group brought their performance to life—pun certainly intended—with a sensational 16-song set, which included the likes of “Going Under,” “Call Me When You’re Sober,” “My Immortal,” and plenty more. During their June 3 performance at Rock am Ring, Evanescence pleasantly surprised fans by inviting Jacoby Shaddix, the vocalist of Papa Roach, to join them on stage for the closing number of their set: their 2003 smash hit single,… Read more »
A rare club appearance by Papa Roach brought out the wild side in frontman Jacoby Shaddix, who urinated in a bottle, sipped from it, and then shared it with a woman in the audience. The August 14 show was a special performance at Boston club the Middle East, and with the small venue, “Jacoby was quite fast to revert to his old ways,” reads a post on the band’s website ( paparoach.com). “He was climbing on the amps, jumping into the crowd, giving the people in the front row a shot of vodka between every song, and he managed to… Read more »
Today on the Rock The Walls Podcast, Patrick speaks w/ Brandon Saller of Atreyu all about their new album Baptize (out now on Spinefarm Records!), the writing & recording of it, stepping into the Frontman/Vocalist after being Drummer/Vocalist of the band, working once again with Producer John Feldmann, the awesome guest spots of Travis Barker, Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Matt Heafy of Trivum & collaborations with the likes of grandson. & Mark Hoppus + Much More!
“Bring Me To Life” has officially cracked into the Spotify Billions Club. The iconic track from Evanescence off of their debut album, Fallen, is still a standout for new and seasoned fans 20 years after its initial release. In 2023, the band celebrated their two-decade milestone with a deluxe vinyl and CD reissue. Demos from their popular tracks were included on the re-release, including a 2002 version of “Bring Me To Life.” This version doesn’t include the male vocalist feature from Paul McCoy of 12 Stones, as it does on the radio release and final album single. It’s more industrial… Read more »
If you’re planning on shopping for home goods and kitchen items at your nearest Target, Home Goods, or World Market, think again. Papa Roach just entered the world of kitchen creations, and admittedly, it’s funny as hell. Yes, it’s true! You don’t have to go to Crate & Barrel to find kitchen and food staples thanks to the band’s “Broken HomeGoods.” Fingers crossed they allow wedding registries. The new collection comes with four pieces for pizza lovers and coffee connoisseurs. If you’re a true-to-form nu-metalhead and a chef, you might need your own Papa’s Kitchen apron ($29.99), which also reads… Read more »
Grove Street have revealed the details of their long-awaited debut album, and it’s going to embed itself straight into UK Hardcore folklore.
The fall is already cracking up to be great for lovers of emo and pop-punk. Today brought fans an incredibly stacked tour bill featuring Bearings, Just Friends, Youth Fountain and Young Culture. It is basically all of your favorite bands in one night! The “Alive and Loud” tour kicks off on September 15 in Chicago, IL and runs through October 21 in Denver, CO. Bearings and Just Friends will be co-headling the shows with Youth Fountain and Young Culture swapping sets each night. You are sure to get your full dose of punk bangers over the course of the evening.… Read more »
nothing,nowhere., the genre-fluid artist hailing from Vermont, is poised to embark on the highly anticipated VOID ETERNAL Fall Tour spanning across North America in support of his recent album release of the same name. This captivating tour promises to be a remarkable experience, combining the creative forces of nothing,nowhere. with the exceptional talent of support acts SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress, and UnityTX. VOID ETERNAL marks the inception of a new, heavier chapter for the Vermont-based artist, representing his boldest offering to date. With 12 tracks that venture fearlessly into the darkness, nothing,nowhere. pushes the boundaries as he walks down a path… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
We’ve compiled the idobi staff’s favorite releases and moments this year.
