Yes, Jacoby Shaddix Knows Papa Roach’s ‘Sweet Emotion’ Cover Wasn’t Good

Papa Roach is unapologetic about their place in the nu metal subgenre. The only problem is that sometimes nu metal just doesn’t jive well with other rock subgenres.

A prime example of that came when Papa Roach was asked to take part in mtvICON: Aerosmith. This was a 2002 tribute special where many acts covered some of Aerosmith’s biggest hits. Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix touched on this in a new interview. He recalls the band being approached by MTV to take part in the special. Shaddix said the network wanted the band to perform “Sweet Emotion.”

Papa Roach’s cover received a lot of negative feedback, and Shaddix has admitted the cover “was bad.” He said of Aerosmith’s reaction to the cover, “I could tell that they were just kind of, like, ‘Hmm, that was loud.’ We were young numbskulls playing, like, I mean, nu metal!”

Shaddix did note the band certainly gave it their all. Alas, it was perhaps a poor fit to have a prominent nu metal band try and cover one of the most iconic classic rock songs ever.

Currently, Papa Roach is among more suitable company on the road with Shinedown on their Revolutions Live tour. Their next show is on September 13 in Syracuse, NY. A full list of tour dates is available at PapaRoach.com.

11 Butt Rock Songs that Actually Rule

With Creed reuniting for the first time in a decade, we can’t help but explore a certain controversial subgenre: Butt Rock.

The origins and definition of Butt Rock are murky, at best. One listing on Urban Dictionary defines the subgenre as, “A style of hard rock & heavy metal music that is watered down both musically and lyrically to garner maximum radio play and mainstream acceptance.” Typically, Butt Rock bands cropped up in the late ’90s and throughout the aughts. However, other Urban Dictionary definitions classify ’80s hair metal as Butt Rock, too.

Perhaps, Butt Rock is truly in the ear of the beholder. It might just be a derogatory term rock fans use on bands they don’t like. For the sake of this list, we’re classifying Butt Rock in relation to music released in the late ’90s and throughout the aughts.

Without further ado, here are 11 Butt Rock songs that actually rule.