There must be time for this: This is how Papa Roach honor her boyfriend and her idol at Wacken.
Papa Roach honored several music legends during her appearance on the Wacken Open Air on Friday evening (August 1). The California Nu Metal band initially alluded to Linkin Park’s classic “in the End” in its own hit “Forever”. “In memory of Chester!” Called singer Jacoby Shaddix. Afterwards he tuned A-capella the chorus of Ozzy Osbournes “Changes”.
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Honor for Ozzy Osbourne only days after his funeral
Consultation before Ozzy Osbourne came just a few days after his funeral on July 30th. In an interview with “Snsmix”, shortly after his death, Shaddix explained how much the Prince of Darkness shaped him: “Ozzy was one of the greatest. He was one of these types that I admired and respected all my life.”
The tribute to Chester Bennington also had a deep personal dimension. Shaddix and the late Linkin Park singer connected a long-term friendship. The two got to know each other at the turn of the millennium when Papa Roach and Linkin Park played at the same festivals. “What an amazing guy, creator and great person,” said Shaddix 2024 in an interview with “iHearradio” about his friend. “He just had a heart of gold.” Since Bennington’s death in 2017, Papa Roach has repeatedly built excerpts from “In The End” on their shows.
Papa Roach as headliner when Wacken Open Air 2025
At Wacken Open Air 2025, the world’s largest Metal Festival with around 85,000 fans from over 80 countries, Papa Roach was one of the headliners on Friday. The Americans played their world hit “Last Resort” as a highlight at the very end-the Wacken audience supports loud and loudly. Papa Roach was also able to surprise with other short song quotations – such as “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against The Machine, “Chop Suey” by System of a Down and “We Will Rock You” from Queen.
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The Wacken Open Air 2025 ends on Saturday (August 2). The program included Saltatio Mortis, Michael Schenker, Bap and Guns N ‘Roses. On the last day of the Metal-Mekkas, fans can still look forward to Within Temption, Machine Head and King Diamond.