Papa Roach are not taking part in Louder Than Life this weekend after one of many band’s members suffered an “emergency” that concerned his well being.
The band was set to carry out on the competition in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday (Sept. 19).
Why Papa Roach Is No Longer Taking part in Louder Than Life
In an announcement shared on their social media right now, Papa Roach stated they’re pulling out of this yr’s Louder Than Life competition following a scenario involving bassist Tobin Esperance.
“After cautious consideration and recommendation from medical professionals, Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance will probably be unable to carry out this weekend resulting from an surprising emergency. Subsequently, we will be unable to carry out at this yr’s Louder Than Life competition, and need everybody the most effective.”
No additional data was offered about Esperance’s well being. The 46-year-old bassist, who joined Papa Roach in 1996, has little presence on social media exterior of what’s posted on the band’s accounts.
His brother, Anthony “Twan” Esperance, additionally performs with Papa Roach as a touring guitarist. The Louder Than Life look is the band’s ultimate U.S. date earlier than they begin a European tour on Nov. 1.
“Proper now, Tobin’s well being is our fast concern,” Papa Roach stated of their assertion in regards to the cancelation. “We look ahead to welcoming him again on stage in November. We admire the continued help and respect for his privateness at the moment.”
Is Anybody Changing Papa Roach at Louder Than Life?
Papa Roach have been set to be the ultimate band to play on the Life Stage, beginning at 8:25 p.m. on Saturday. Headliners Limp Bizkit have been scheduled to observe on the other stage after Papa Roach’s set.
On the time of publication, Louder Than Life had but to replace the each day schedule on their web site or the competition’s official app.
Louder Than Life kicked off on Thursday with a headlining efficiency by Iron Maiden. The music was briefly paused on Friday resulting from extreme climate within the space.
As soon as gates reopened, the competition knowledgeable followers that set instances could be adjusted, however no bands could be minimize from the Friday schedule.
Papa Roach joins a rising checklist of rock and metallic bands which have canceled reveals in 2026. Preserve studying for a full checklist of acts who pulled out of reveals and why they determined to not play.
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