Guitarist Jerry Horton told LAUNCH singer Coby Dick's lyrics and vocal performance really connects with fans. "You know, we've gotten a lot of kids coming up to us, especially to Coby, saying that, 'Thanks for writing that song. I feel like it's my life. I can just totally connect with it.' We have been getting response like that from a lot of kids, and it's just a good feeling."
Papa Roach continues to Raid The Nation until March 12 in Las Vegas, and then heads overseas for a European tour starting with the U.K. OzzFest on May 26. The band hits several festivals, ending with the Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands on June 3. P-Roach then returns to the U.S., playing OzzFest dates starting June 8 in Chicago.
-- Darren Davis, New York
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