Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California , formed in The band independently released two additional EPs before signing with DreamWorks Records in , subsequently releasing the triple-platinum Infest in , the gold album Lovehatetragedy in , and the platinum album Getting Away with Murder in Following the release of The Paramour Sessions in , Buckner left the band in and was succeeded by Tony Palermo.
The group's eleventh studio album, Ego Trip , was released in Ultimately, they did not win the talent show. During this period, Papa Roach practiced daily and toured extensively, playing every gig they could secure. The band's first tour van was named Moby Dick, which inspired Shaddix to adopt his initial stage name, "Coby Dick. Both grandparents were musicians. Drummer Dave Buckner was temporarily replaced by Ryan Brown while he spent the year in Seattle , studying art.
By this time, Buckner had returned. In , the group replaced original bassist Will James with longtime roadie Tobin Esperance, as James' involvement in a church summer camp limited the band's summer rehearsals and touring. On February 4, , the band's debut studio album, titled Old Friends from Young Years , was released. In , Papa Roach released an EP titled 5 Tracks Deep , which sold more than 1, copies within its first month of release. Its success attracted the attention of Warner Music Group , which, as part of a development deal, provided a modest amount of funding for the production of a five-track promotional demo CD.
Warner Bros. Shortly thereafter, DreamWorks Records offered the band a recording contract. After signing with DreamWorks Records in October , Papa Roach promptly entered the studio to record their major-label debut album, titled Infest.
These tracks were re-recorded, along with three additional newly written songs: " Obsession " later known as "Between Angels and Insects" , "Blood Brothers," and "Never Enough. In late , the band toured the United Kingdom , demonstrating the rapid expansion of their global popularity.
