Papa Roach: 25 years of infestation

The group of Nu-Metal Papa Roach took advantage of its visit to the Zenith in Paris to celebrate the quarter century of its legendary second album. Live postponement of this memorable Parisian evening.

Eight years after his concert at Olympia, Papa Roach is back in Paris. If they have since two other albums to their credit, Who Do You Trust? And EGO Tripthe group plays the balance between new features and nostalgia. Indeed, the tour is an opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Infest, the second album of the Americans, which has passed in more than five million copies around the world.

However, the group does not intend to interpret the disc in its entirety. Thus, in addition to the classics “Last Resort,” “Blood Brothers” and “Between Angels and Insects,” we find the rarest “Infest” as a reminder. Nevertheless, they manage to cover a good part of their work, from the brand new “Even if it kills me,” thunderous opening title, without forgetting the timeless “Getting Away with Murder” and “… to be loved. »»

Raphaël Gélé

Beyond the celebration of his repertoire, Papa Roach Also famous for an era, extending between the 90s and 2000s. Thus the beautiful part is made on the covers, whether it is US rap, with the sunny “California Love” of 2Pac or the hardest “Lose Yourself,” glued to “Broken Home. We do not forget the end-of-stage Nu-Metal medley either, where Korn, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and System of A Down either meet, to the delight of nostalgic.

Beyond its generous setlist, the Californians have fun with a prod with small onions, with large reinforcements of giant screens, studied lighting and pyrotechnic effects. The pleasure of the eyes goes hand in hand with that of the ears, since the sound is powerful while giving way to each. Thus, the riffs of Jerry Horton are held by the rhythm of Tobin Esperance, without forgetting the well -felt shot of Tony Palermo. In front of his troops, Jacoby Shaddix shows himself completely in voice, with a technique in the service of emotion, the energy of “swerve” preceding the sweetness of “leave a light on. »»

Generous and neat, the return of Papa Roach In Paris was largely worth a wait. In a well -filled Zenith in Paris took place a memorable concert, allowing you to start the year on the right foot.