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According to Blabbermouth.com

The members of PAPA ROACH will join up with GUNS N' ROSES as a special opening act for the band's first eight shows this month.

"PAPA ROACH and Axl Rose, perfect together," remarked lead singer Jacoby Shaddix. "I know GNR fans rock, so these shows are going to be explosive."

PAPA ROACH's new album, "The Paramour Sessions", is the band?s fourth consecutive album to debut Top 20 on the Billboard album chart. And now, the first single from the album, "?To Be Loved", will be used as the opening theme every week on World Wrestling Entertainment's "Raw".

"We're stoke that the WWE liked this track enough to use it every week," remarked drummer Dave Buckner. "WWE fans are passionate and I think our song is going to fit perfectly with them."

Following the conclusion of the band's tour with GUNS N' ROSES, PAPA ROACH will headline this year's Zippo Hot Tour. Dates for the Zippo Hot Tour will be announced shortly.

PAPA ROACH TOUR on tour with GUNS N' ROSES:

Oct. 20 - Jacksonville, FL - Veterans Memorial Arena
Oct. 22 - Nashville, TN - Gaylord Entertainment Center
Oct. 24 - Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
Oct. 25 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
Oct. 27 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
Oct. 29 - San Juan, PR - Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Nov. 02 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
Nov. 03 - Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena

I'm glad these guys are supporting GNR, but I'm equally glad I don't have to see them. Just not my kind of band. Now, the quesiton is, who's opening in the rest of November...

i hope it's avenged sevenfold

papa roach are AWFUL

avenged at msg would be cool

Baz... that'd be sufficient for me.? Unless they want to bring Buckcherry along for the ride, that'd be equally cool IMO.

I see a trend forming here.....I have never heard them before.

Well, if you had heard them.. youd probably be part of the trend that doesnt like them  :hihi:

They're kinda like Limp Bizkit.. (ie. not good)  :hihi:, j/k not my thing though. Nice that he complimented GnR & fans though. Hope they at least put on a good set.

I've never seen Papa Roach live, but the Cut my life into Pieces song is GREAT.  I can't wait to hear it live in Tennessee.  I think they would be a great warm up act.  Can't wait! : ok:

Glad to see they wont be at the NJ, MSG or MD shows  :hihi:

HAHA, yeah I like that one.. Guilty pleasure I suppose.? ;D


EDIT: Actually wait, no that's not the one. I like the one that came out about 2 years ago, "Tear my heart open, I sewed them shut, my weakness is, I cared too much" Can't think of the name??

That song is called Scars.  Actually, I think they are kind of a stupid band myself - but heard the "Getting Away With Murder" album from start to finish and must admit - they have some good songs.  Scars, Last Resort ("cut my life into pieces, etc.") and Getting Away With Murder are all pretty good rock songs.

Speaking of this .... wouldn't the KILLERS be a great opening band?  Their new album is great.

I see that there last two CD's were with Geffen.  Does this play into the decision on who to book?

The few songs that I have heard from Papa Roach were pretty good. It diddn't entice me to buy the CD, but certainly a better choice than the previous tour in 02. At least they support GNR and the fans rather than taking shots at them like CKY did.

The Killers sold 5 million of their last album. It's doubtful that they will be opening for anyone. I'd prefer them to Papa Roach, though, who I am honestly not fond of - their singer has terrible pitch, and the lyrics seem incredibly cliched.

No offense intended to those that enjoy them.

Good point - the Killers are probably too big.

They are actually a great live band.  I think the are a great opening band, they would be in my top 3 bands to open if I were in charge, right behind buckcherry and Green day (although they are probably too big)

I'm pretty sure the Killers were just an opening band on a tour not all that long ago...

They'd be a nice addition to the tour.  Honestly I don't care who the openers are, I'm there for Gn'R.

I mean I'd love for someone good to show up, but if it's someone bad I'll be able to live with it.

Buckcherry would be my pick for the band who replaces papa roach.

Oct. 20 - Jacksonville, FL - Veterans Memorial Arena
Oct. 22 - Nashville, TN - Gaylord Entertainment Center
Oct. 24 - Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
Oct. 25 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
Oct. 27 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
Oct. 29 - San Juan, PR - Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Nov. 02 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
Nov. 03 - Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena

I feel sorry for these fans.

Very glad they didnt say Edmonton or even Canada.

The killers would be a killer opener. But alas, they are now too  big to be an opener.

The killers are too big?

What about in the 90's all these other bands that opend for gun's that were so much bigger than the killers.

I cant stand the fact that we have to settle for some lame ass band when we could have somthing good.

What about so classic rock band that would draw some other fans.  Like cheap trick or Billy Idol or something

OH GOD....NOT Billy Idol. 

LOL - Green Day's probably too big???  They're probably the 2nd biggest (U2) group in the country right now, wouldn't you say?  If it's questionable that Green Day is too big, then everybody's probably a possibilty.

God I hope the Killers open after Nov. 3rd  ;D I strongly believe it will be the killers.

it could also be Sevenfold which would be ok.

The new jersey based ska band streetlight manifesto would just be ownage, it would never happen but it would be the best show ever.

Hey whats wrong with Billy.  At least you can sing and dance to his shit, come on

yeah man, billy idol rocks. ::hihi::

it's a nice day for a white wedding!

Wow, Cheap Trick would rule.  They'd do it too, they've opened for lesser bands.

having a newer band makes sense since most mainstream fans think GNR is classic rock or 80's metal. The last thing GNR needs is an oldies smelling show. Billy & Cheap Trick are great performers, but do they have anything to promote that is current? No need to dig them up for GNR who are trying to prove themselves to the mainstream be relevent in 2006.

And how are the trying to do this?   By the lack of promotion?   No radio play for new songs?

I say, sign a great classic rock band to open.   At least the crowd gets to be entertained.  Fuck all the shows where sold as, "with special guests"  so they can have any1, why not a cool rock band.  Mabey some of the new fans will like it.  and look up some of there songs.

damn it, you mean raw dumped the union underground song for these guys???oh well

Who are you talking about? The biggest I can think of are Skid Row, who definitely never had the sales that the Killers have. Soundgarden opened before they really blew up.

The Union Underground's cd was fucking amazing.  It's ashame that the band broke up the way they did.  The guitarest actually compaired the singer's actions to Axl's actions in an interview once, stating that he wanted total control, he was a perfectionist, and he sits in the studio all day working, but doesn't get anything accomplished...

I think GNR fans would maybe crucify a band like the Killers, That new wave soundin stuff in front of a GNR crowd??? I dont know how good that would go over.

I'm sorry I won't get to see Papa Roach, but i'm more than down for Avenged Sevenfold to open.

Papa Roach and dog shit make a way better combination....

I like a couple of Papa Roach songs I've heard on the radio, but I'm really not that familiar with them, and I wasn't impressed with them on the Inland Invasion webcast.

Honestly, I could care less who opens for GNR when I see them in Baltimore.? I'll be there to see GNR and GNR only, even if I arrive after work and through traffic, hotel check-in, and a short walk to the arena in time to see any opening acts.

And -- I just have to say this -- WTF kind of name is "Jacoby Shaddix"?!? ?:confused:

I've seen Papa Roach live, they're excellent.  I thought their first record was great, second one so-so, third release pretty good and I've only heard the single on the new one but I like it.

I saw A7X in July, I'd love to see them again.  I wonder if their schedule makes sense for opening in Toronto.  Time to check...

Maybe they try to get Metalica to open, for them for some nostalgia

2 years WWE were desperate to get GNR to play at one of their events and now they have a Papa Locust song as the supposed new theme tune to RAW

Why does everyone think that Avenged Sevenfold should/will open for Gn'R on this tour?

First off they're taking some time off, so they can get ready to write a new cd (they pulled out of a tour just to take some time off!) and second, they're not that great.  I mean they're a good band, and they put on a good live show - but they're not the second coming of anyone (ya know?).

Just because the singer likes Gn'R doesn't mean they need to be mentioned in every post.

Everyone thinks Avenged is a good choice for opener for the reason you just listed! The lead singer is a huge Guns fan, they played with them overseas, and SINCE they took time off to record a new album, maybe for a few dates, they would open. Think about it:

1) You're an opening act...not as big a responsibility as a headliner...shorter set, etc. Still have time to record a new album

2) Axl Rose calls you and says "wanna open?"...are you going to say no?!

It just would make a lot of sense.

Hey man, anyone but Hoobastank, know what I mean?

A couple of people mentioned in this thread about how they'd like to see A7X open for the rest of the tour... that'd be cool but I highly doubt it... A7X just cancelled a tour to go work on their new album and said they feel tired touring with the same songs... so I doubt they'd open for Gn'R(Would be cool though)


But I kind of feel sorry for Papa Roach, they seem pretty excited for this but If it's anything like BFMV opening at hammerstein they won't get a warm welcome at the concerts.

Well.. based off their preformances at Inland Invasion (I was there live.. not basing this off the webcast)... I'd say I'd much rather see Papa Roach than Ax7.

Ax7 doesn't pull it off live.. and I thought it was pretty boring. I'm even a fan of the studio stuff.. so.. maybe it was an off day..

Papa Roach was interesting and pretty talented. I enjoyed them.

All I need is Bach really.. anyone eles is just a bonus.

Your mom's a bonus.

For the awesome lunch she's gonna make us!  :peace:

But seriously, Papa is a good choice.  Maybe us Inland Invaders thought they were good after listening to so much crap throughout the day.  You east coast fans will be surprised.

I thought Avenged Sevonfold were pretty good at Inland Invasion, one thing I didn't like about their performance was that the sound was really distorted. Other than that they did pretty damn good job. For some reason I didn't enjoy Papa Roach as much everyone else who was there, they seemed to put on somewhat of a good show but I couldnt get into it at all.

Anyone think Silvertide would be a good opener???? I think they would be the ideal opening band for a GNR show or any rock n roll show for that matter. Also Wolfmother might be good as well. And of course Buckcherry would be cool.

if Axl really wanted to raise some eye brows he'd get yanni to open.  Christ what a mind-fuck! but i sure as hell would go.



but yeah i'm probably gonna skip the openers, gn'r don't come on til 11, what am i gonna make chit chat with the fellow MSG nose bleeders for 3 hours?

Silvertide would be a good opener, I like them a lot. But I don't think they're big enough. I think Axl wants a smaller, but established opener. Here in NY, when Silvertide comes around, they play small bars, I don't know if they're more popular in other states. But they do rock