PAPA ROACH: More 'Metamorphosis' Details Revealed

February 10, 2009

After 10 years as a force at the forefront of the alternative rock scene, PAPA ROACH returns in 2009, revitalized and ready to bring their infectious anthems to scores of fans around the world. Their fifth studio album, "Metamorphosis", is due out March 24 via DGC/Interscope Records and boasts a wealth of growth and bravado.

"Metamorphosis" was written at the legendary Paramour Mansion and recorded at NRG Recording Studios. The album was co-produced by Jay Baumgardener (311, EVANESCENCE, INCUBUS) and PAPA ROACH. James Michael (MÖTLEY CRÜE, SIXX: A.M.) also co-produced five tracks.

The first official single, "Lifeline", is already burning up radio playlists across North America, rising quickly in the top 20 at both Active and Alternative Rock radio. To launch this song in its truest form, the band filmed "Lifeline" live during their performance at Crüe Fest 2008 in Toronto, Canada. Recorded entirely in one take, with no overdubs, the video (see below) features the power of PAPA ROACH live and shows that they are one of the few bands with the balls to share their true live sound with the world.

On February 4, the band teamed up with music video director Christopher Sims — who has previously worked with STAIND, LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, BLEEDING THROUGH, NORMA JEAN and THROWDOWN — in Long Beach, California to shoot the official music video for "Lifeline". The clip is expected to be available towards the end of February.

The song "Lifeline" is available for purchase on iTunes and other digital stores, as well as in an exclusive two-song CD single at Hot Topic.

PAPA ROACH is currently on the road throughout the U.S. with AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BUCKCHERRY and SAVING ABEL throughout February and March. In April the band will head over to Europe to kick off its first headlining tour in over two years.

Former PAPA ROACH drummer Dave Buckner filed a lawsuit against the band late last year, claiming that he has not been receiving his fair share of the group's earnings. PAPA ROACH permanently split with Buckner at the beginning of 2008, following a year-long period in which he went to rehab twice. He was replaced by ex-UNWRITTEN LAW drummer Tony Palermo.

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