Album: The Connection by Papa Roach (2012)
Genre: Metal | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Confrontational
Record Label: Eleven Seven Music
Format: Album

Description: The Connection is the seventh album by California rock band Papa Roach. It was released on October 2, 2012 through Eleven Seven Music. The album was produced by Sixx:A.M. vocalist James Michael, who co-produced the band's previous full-length album Metamorphosis, and Goldfinger vocalist John Feldmann. The first single, "Still Swingin'", was released on July 24, 2012. A non-album track titled "Even If I Could" appeared on The Avengers Soundtrack. A lyric video to the song "Before I Die" was released on Papa Roach's YouTube channel on November 15, 2012. On November 19, 2012, The Connection was released as a vinyl record, making it the first Papa Roach album to be released in that format.

Artist Background: Papa Roach is a nu metal rock band from Vacaville, California, United States. Formed in 1993, it consists of Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Jerry Horton (guitar), Tobin Esperance (bass), and Tony Palermo (drums). Tony, previously of Unwritten Law, joined the band after the departure of one of the band's founding members, Dave Buckner. Papa Roach has sold more than 10 million album copies worldwide, and are known for their hits "Last Resort", "Scars", "Forever", and "Lifeline", among others. They ha... Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Three Days Grace, P.O.D., Shinedown, Pop Evil

Music Scene: Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Metal, Rock/Pop, Confrontational, 2010s, Album, Eleven Seven Music

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The Connection is the seventh album by California rock band Papa Roach. It was released on October 2, 2012 through Eleven Seven Music. The album was produced by Sixx:A.M. vocalist James Michael, who co-produced the band's previous full-length album Metamorphosis, and Goldfinger vocalist John Feldmann. The first single, "Still Swingin'", was released on July 24, 2012. A non-album track titled "Even If I Could" appeared on The Avengers Soundtrack. A lyric video to the song "Before I Die" was released on Papa Roach's YouTube channel on November 15, 2012. On November 19, 2012, The Connection was released as a vinyl record, making it the first Papa Roach album to be released in that format.

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