I did not realize that Papa Roach were still around. Good for them! They have fans and sell records and have a career. I am sure that they are very happy about that.

They have a new video, too: “Kick in the Teeth.” And it really looks like they’re performing the song in the clip! If you didn’t know that bands lip sync in music videos, you’d probably be totally fooled by this. I don’t know if Coby Dick is just really good at moving his mouth in time with the sound of his own voice, or if the editor was just really talented, but bravo to whomever is responsible for making sure that everything matched up correctly. They did a very good job!

Also, the image is in focus! So I commend the camera crew, as well.

-AR

Remember when Papa Roach front dude Jacoby Shaddix was calling himself “Coby Dick?” Jesus fucking Christ.

ANYWAY, coming from this band, I would’ve assumed a song called “Hollywood Whore” would be autobiographical, perhaps telling the story of four not especially talented dudes who maintain a steady career in the music biz by aping whatever trend is hot at the moment. Instead, it’s the kind of pop metal portrait of scuzzy life on the Strip that Nikki Sixx specializes in, only without all that “really catchy” baggage. And those lyrics? Oh. My. Gawd. I’m so sure that Paris Hilton is, like, so totally offended.

Wowza. Check out the auto-tune on those backing vocals.

-AR