Jacoby Shaddix says that rock is having a great moment and points out the artists responsible for it
There is a recent discussion among rock fans regarding what the “renewal” of the style would be. While older artists and bands remain prestigious, more current names do not achieve the same type of notoriety for a number of reasons.
Jacoby Shaddix don’t see it that way. The vocalist of Papa Roach understands that the style is currently undergoing a “resurgence” — and points out which bands are responsible for this feat.
The matter was discussed by Shaddix in an interview with LA Lloyd (via Blabbermouth). According to the singer, names like Falling in Reverse, Beartooth, Bring Me the Horizon and Bad Omens must be highlighted.
Initially, he was asked about how the Papa Roach and other groups of their generation, such as Disturbed, still continue to resonate and perform for large audiences. In response, he commented:
“We’ve done our best over the years and it’s just awesome, because right now we’re seeing this resurgence happen in rock music. It’s exciting. In a way, it almost feels like it’s the early 2000s because the guitars are popping. You mentioned the Disturbed…I was talking to Dave (David Draimanvocalist of Disturbed) the other day about their tour and, like, they sell out every night.”
Then, the bands responsible for revitalizing the scene, in the opinion of Jacoby. He said:
“We have new artists like Falling in Reverse that is coming. There are many younger bands: Beartooth, Bring Me the Horizonmany very inspired young bands, like Bad Omens. I think the future of rock will be exciting. It’s bubbling, man. And so, it’s a good time.”
Papa Roach, the new Metallica?
A renowned name in nu metal, Papa Roach may, in the opinion of Jacoby Shaddixbecome a kind of Metallica of the next generation. In two different interviews, he cited his own band as “the next Metallica”, along with others who should also occupy the position.
Within heavy metal, there is no other success story like that of Metallica. The group currently composed of James Hetfield (voice and guitar), Lars Ulrich (battery), Kirk Hammett (guitar) and Robert Trujillo (bass) has sold more than 125 million records worldwide — only one of his albums, the 1991 self-titled album (known as Black Album), had more than 16 million units sold in the United States alone, being the record holder in the country since its launch 32 years ago.
In an interview with Lazer 103.3 radio (viaBlabbermouth/ site Igor Miranda), Jacoby opined that the Metallica and the Foo Fighters are “reaching the level of Rolling Stones”. And that your band is among the successors of these names mentioned.
“We are seeing the Metallica reach the level of Rolling Stones. O Foo Fighters is another of these groups. Therefore, Korn, Papa Roach It is Deftones are next Metallicas. You understand what I want to say? We are entering that point now. It’s just about, I guess, being able to survive the betrayal of this rock and roll life. And if you can do that and still continue to create good art and good music, then we can enter that space.”
In another interview, on the radio The Point (via Blabbermouth), Shaddix was asked about the previous comment. And he didn’t go back.
“I definitely think so. And the Shinedown is in this too. Do you understand what I’m saying? For sure. And I just feel like it’s a goal, you know? As a boy, I wanted to become a rockstar. Once that happened, I had other plans. We did a show with Stone Temple Pilots in 2002, I saw them playing their repertoire and they were just hits. I thought: ‘Now this is what I’m looking for’. I want to be a legacy artist.”
The singer highlighted that the comparison with the Metallicain fact, serves much more as an inspiration for him to achieve this goal.
“Now we are seeing the Metallica out there rocking the stadiums. They just had one of the biggest crowds in a stadium. This is inspiring for us – not just for me, but I’m sure for Jonathan Davis (vocalist of Korn) and the brothers from Deftones or Brent Smith and the guys from Shinedown, it’s like we see this happening and that’s where we’ll see our bands in the next 15 years. 20 years. You have to have goals, right? And I have to dream big. And that. Whether I get there or not, we’ll see, but that’s my goal.”
Source: Rollingstone
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