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“YEAH, I’LL BE YOUR DAD, BUT YOU GOTTA CALL ME PAPA…”

AFTER SURVIVING THE fall of nu metal, Papa Roach have consistently silenced their naysayers. They’ve embraced new sounds, collaborated with TikTokkers and have just released their second greatest hits compilation, celebrating the second decade of their career. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix is one of metal’s greatest survivors … but can he survive your questions?

If you could bring one thing back from the nu metal era what would it be?

Jacob Brady (email)

“Adidas pants – look at this shit! [Stands up and does a twirl] I’m bringing them back right now! I’ve a wallet chain too. Sometimes you just don’t let go of shit.”

Any plans to bring a trombonist back into the band at any point?

@cam_smiley

“No, not at this point, but it’s funny you brought that up. The fella that played trombone in P Roach for”

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